Learning Arabic abroad in Buraimi, Oman is one of many language immersion programs offered by AmeriSpan. The Sultanate of Oman, a land of natural beauty, friendly people and dramatic landscapes, is located on the southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula in southwest Asia. Oman borders the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Yemen while the coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the south and east, and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast. Slightly smaller than Kansas in size, with a population of 2.6 million, Oman remains one of the most traditional countries in the region, yet it has seen rapid economic and social development in the past three decades, comparable to that of a ‘Renaissance.’ The economy is largely dependent on the production and export of oil and natural gas, but is becoming increasingly more diversified. Excellent tourist facilities are available in the major cities of Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, and Nizwa.
Learn Arabic Language in Oman:
Al Buraimi is an oasis town in northeastern Oman, on the border of the United Arab Emirates near Al Ain. It is the newest governorate of Oman, which was split from the Ad Dhahirah region in October of 2006. This residential town of about 50,000 people is known for friendly natives and a rich history with settlements dating back to the 4th Century BC.
Situated close to the foothills of the Western Hajar Mountains, a drive throughout the city will encounter fascinating themed sculptures, statues, gardens, fountains and forts. Visitors can also hop across the border without the need for a visa and visit Al Ain, Al Buraimi’s sister city. Once in Al Ain, one can visit the shops, enjoy the golden sand dunes, explore the desert with ‘desert safaris’ and camel trips, and also be situated near excellent beaches. Visitors to the region will surely experience an atmosphere and culture that feels more traditionally Arabic than in other Arabic-speaking countries around the world.
