The fascinating mountain terraces of the Wilaya attract tourists. The towering Jebel Shams mountain around 12.000 feet is famous for its low temperatures throughout the year. It is said to be the first spot on the Omani territory to receive the first rays of sun in the morning and to receive the last rays in the evening.

There are a number of archaeological and historical places and monuments in the Wilaya, such as forts, rock paintings, Mosques, caves and heritage villages.

The local residents practice traditional professions such as farming, animal breeding, sugar making, rose water making, dates processing, Omani halwa, weaving and honey-bee breeding.