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 United Arab Emirates. It is the capital of Al Buraimi Governorate and is located approximately 343 km (213 miles) from the national capital Muscat. It is bordered by the United Arab Emirates city of Al Ain, and the wilayas Mahdah and Dhank. Al-Buraimi has taken the motto of Al-Khandaq Fort (the Trench 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 indigenous water management structures, 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.