Al Buraymī
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Al Buraymī month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Al Buraymī are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 24–27°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 44°C), January the coldest (average low 13°C), and March the wettest (about 19 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.4 | 12.9 | 18 | 10.1 |
| February | 26.8 | 14.3 | 8 | 10.3 |
| March | 30.9 | 17.7 | 19 | 10.3 |
| April | 36.0 | 22.0 | 9 | 11.3 |
| May | 40.6 | 25.5 | 2 | 12.1 |
| June | 43.8 | 28.5 | 0 | 12.3 |
| July | 43.6 | 30.8 | 3 | 11.3 |
| August | 43.7 | 30.4 | 2 | 11.1 |
| September | 41.3 | 27.8 | 1 | 11.4 |
| October | 36.8 | 23.6 | 3 | 10.7 |
| November | 31.0 | 19.1 | 1 | 9.9 |
| December | 26.6 | 15.1 | 7 | 9.8 |
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Research updated Tuesday, October 20, 2026Past and future events in Al Buraymī
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- Documented history · 1927
The late president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, was known to have been brought from Abu Dhabi to Al-Ain by his mother, Shaikhah Salaamah, following the assassination of his father Sultan bin Zayed in 1927.
- Documented history · 1761
Since 1761, Abu Dhabi was ruled by sheikhs of Al Abu Falah dynasty.
- Creation of Al Buraimi Governorate
Created as a new governorate in October 2006 from the wilayats of Al Buraymi and Mahdah.
- Relocation of the Border
In September 2006, the open border between Al-Buraimi and Al-Ain was relocated to an area near Hilli.
- Buraimi Dispute Occupation
In 1952, Saudi Arabian guards crossed Abu Dhabi territory and occupied Hamasa, one of the Omani villages in the Buraimi Oasis.
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- Al Buraimi Governorate
- Al Buraymi (definition and history) - Wisdom Library
- Al Buraymī, Oman - Travel Guide, Population, Area, Safety ...
- The 10 Best attractions in Al Buraymi Governorate (2026 ranked)
- AL AMAN HOTEL, Al Buraymī (updated prices 2027)
- Experience the Beauty of Al Buraymī: 10 Best Tourist Places
- Wikidata structured records for Al Buraymī
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01 · OverviewAl Buraymī, in brief
Al Buraymī
Al Buraymī is an oasis town situated in northwestern Oman, positioned directly on the border with the United Arab Emirates. The city of Al-Buraimi records a population of 73,670 residents, while the broader Al Buraimi Governorate counts 121,802 inhabitants as of 2020.
Ancient Foundations
Shared historically with the adjacent city of Al Ain as the region of Tawam or the Al-Buraimi Oasis, the settlement possesses a deep heritage demonstrated by habitation stretching back to the Hafit period of the early Bronze Age. Azdi tribes occupied the area around 600 CE, and after a period of abandonment in the 700s, the location witnessed events across the Rashidun, Umayyad, and Abbasid eras before falling under the rule of the Wajihid Dynasty in the 9th century CE. Later, the Al Nuaimi tribe rebuilt and governed the town from the 1800s until the 1950s under two sequential rulers.
A Historical Turning Point
A major historical turning point arrived with the Buraimi Dispute, originating from Saudi Arabia's 1949 sovereignty claim over surrounding territories where oil was suspected and an area in a 20 miles circle around the center of the oasis. Following the 1950 London Agreement, tensions escalated when a group of some 80 Saudi Arabian guards, led by the Saudi Emir of Ras Tanura, Turki Abdullah Al Otaishan, crossed Abu Dhabi territory in 1952 to occupy Hamasa, one of three Omani villages in the oasis. For decades, an open border persisted between Al-Buraimi and Al Ain until September 2006, when this border was relocated to an area near Hilli around 8 kilometres from the traditional open border.
Geography and Infrastructure
Located within the Al Buraimi Governorate under the administration of governor Dr. Hamad bin Ahmed Al Busaidi, the town operates within the Asia/Muscat timezone. Transportation relies primarily on private cars, taxis, and a bus route connecting Dubai to Muscat. Landmarks within the area include historical forts, ruins of ancient hovels, and the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, named after the former Sultan, Qaboos bin Said Al Said.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Buraymī
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01 · Q&AWhere is Al Buraymī located and what are its coordinates?
Al Buraymī is situated in Oman at geographic coordinates 24.2509, 55.7931, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Al Buraymī?
Al Buraymī has a recorded population of approximately 73,670 and observes the Asia/Muscat time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Al Buraymī?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Al Buraymī include AR-OM, English, BAL, Urdu, with OMR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Al Buraymī?
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