Oman / A'Dhahira / Buraimi

The wilayat of Buraimi is in the northwest of the region. It has a number of forts, two of which, al Khandaq and al Hillah, have been restored by the Ministry of Heritage and Culture. There are 49 villages in the wilayat, which are irrigated by 49 afalaj. Outside of these areas, there is only desert. Farming is a main occupation in Buraimi and crops such as limes, dates and alfalfa are cultivated.