Rustaq (Arabic: ٱلرُّسْتَاق, romanized: Ar-Rustāq) is a town and Wilayah (District) in Al Batinah Region of northern Oman.

Rustaq was once the capital of Oman, during the era of Imam Nasir bin Murshid al Ya'arubi.

Rustaq is governed today by its own administration, and is represented by officials in offices affiliated with the province.

These governmental institutions, along with others, serve the neighboring provinces in the southern part of the Batinah region.

[1] Al-Hilah: Located to the north of Rustaq Castle and west of Al-Jazeera Sports Team's stadium.

Industrial Area: The industrial area in Rustaq includes various shops and stores for selling car parts, car repair workshops, aluminum shops, and also hosts activities related to mining, blacksmithing, and lathe work.

Al-Hawqeen: This area is located to the northwest of Rustaq province, west of Al-Misfah, and to the north of Al-Sarh District.

[1] Industries prospered over the years due to the elementary needs of people Al Rustaq and some other states and regions in Sultanate of Oman.

[citation needed] The state is famous for the cultivation of different types of palm including: Khalas, Zabad, Hilali, Al-Mabsli Obo Soih, Almeznaj, Subaa Al-Aroos and Jabri.

It is also known for the cultivation of citrus and quince, lemon, Albalnj Alchkak and Nadan, as well as Almstafl and olives (guava), mango (Alamba), bananas and papaya and clover, in addition to seasonal crops such as maize, barley, Algeljlan, onions and garlic.

The college offers academic departments in the Teacher Preparation Program for English language, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.

The name of this town is a derived from the Middle Iranian rōstāg, meaning "district"[3][4] (also in Baluchi, Persian, Kumzari, etc.

Rustaq is located amidst the Hajar Mountains, and they surround the city from all directions except the northern side.

Dibba and Tuwwam, which Oman today shares with the U.A.E., were taxed by Al-Julanda, who were clients of the Sasanians.

It is located in the Rustaq province of South Al Batinah Governorate and features a military stronghold that is among the traditional Omani defense landmarks.

It includes prominent elements such as the massive wooden gate, secret escape tunnels, fortified towers, and upper-level gunports.

The fort stands out for its absence of wooden roofs, instead utilizing fixed round contracts resembling cylinders.

The wall width is three meters, and the fort features several massive gates that do not meet in a single passage.

Rustaq is home to numerous archaeological sites, including forts, castles, and towers.

Rustaq Castle dates back four centuries before Islam and comprises four towers and two floors.

Its waters runs at 45 °C (113 °F) and are regarded as a cure for rheumatism and skin diseases due to its sulphur content.

Fruits such as pomegranates, apricots, plums and grapes are grown on the foothills of the Akhdar Mountains and brought to Rustaq for sale.

The site of the falaj is surrounded by numerous historical and archaeological landmarks, including Rustaq Castle.

Ain Al-Kasfah:[13] Located in the Rustaq province of Al-Batinah governorate, it consists of natural hot springs with a constant temperature of 45 degrees Celsius.