Al-Buraimi
Al Buraimi (Arabic: ٱلْبُرَيْمِي, romanized: Al-Buraymī) is an oasis city and a wilayah (province) in northern Oman, on the border with the U.A.E. It is the capital of Al Buraimi Governorate and is located approximately 343 km (213 mi) away from the national capital of Muscat. It is bordered by the U.A.E. city of Al Ain, and the wilayas Mahdah and Dhank.
Al Buraimi
Al-Buraimī (ٱلْبُرَيْمِي) | |
|---|---|
Border between Al-Buraimi (Oman) and Al Ain (the UAE) | |
Al Buraimi Location in Oman Al Buraimi Al Buraimi (Middle East) Al Buraimi Al Buraimi (West and Central Asia) | |
| Coordinates: 24°15′33″N 55°47′2″E | |
| Country | Oman |
| Governorate | Al Buraimi |
| Elevation | 292 m (958 ft) |
| Population (2003) | 67,963 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (Omani Standard Time) |
Al-Buraimi has taken the motto of Al-Khandaq Fort. It includes several important historical landmarks, such as forts and heritage houses. One of the prominent ones is the "Bayt Bahr" (House of the Sea). Among its castles are Al Fayd-Hafit Castle and Wadi Al Jizi Castle.
Within the province, there are some villages, including around 49 aflaj, in addition to extensive sandy deserts. Al Buraimi Governorate serves as a major commercial market, where goods and commodities from neighboring governorates are received. A large market is held there to showcase various necessities.