Al-Buraimi
Al-Buraimi (Arabic: ٱلْبُرَيْمِي, romanized: Al-Buraymī) is an oasis city and a wilayah (province) in northern Oman, on the border between Oman and the United Arab Emirates. It is the capital of the Al Buraimi Governorate. It is bordered by the wilayas Mahdha and Dhank. It is also bordered by the city of Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates. It is approximately 343 km away from the capital, Muscat, and has taken the motto of the Al Khandaq Fort.
Al-Buraimi
ٱلْبُرَيْمِي | |
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Border between Al-Buraimi (Oman) and Al Ain (the UAE) | |
Al-Buraimi Location in Oman Al-Buraimi Al-Buraimi (Persian Gulf) | |
| 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 |
It is the center of Al Buraimi Governorate and one of its largest provinces in terms of population. 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 falajs, 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.