The Persian Gulf, also known as the Arabian Gulf, is a mediterranean sea in West Asia. The body of water is an extension of the Arabian Sea and the larger Indian Ocean located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. It is connected to the Gulf of Oman in the east by the Strait of Hormuz. The river delta of the Shatt al-Arab forms the northwest shoreline.
Location: West Asia
Primary inflows: Gulf of Oman, Shatt-al-Arab
Basin countries: Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and Oman (exclave of Musandam)
AdSail on exceptional cruises visiting Dubai, Doha, Cape Town and more in 2026. Enjoy highly personalized service while cruising Africa and Indian Ocean in luxury
20% off select voyages · 5% off for referrals · Airfare allowance offer
Destinations: Europe & Mediterranean, Caribbean, Asia, South Pacific
Deal
Save
Share
More