This study aims to uncover trends towards tourism development in Masirah Island; one of the local communities in Oman, which is experiencing touristic activity but has not yet experienced tourism development that makes it a competitive destination. The study sought to address one of the social aspects of tourism development by identifying trends by knowing the vision of the Ministry of Tourism and its plans on tourism development in Masirah Island. It analyzed the local residents' attitudes towards tourism development, and identifying the challenges they may face, and the mechanisms that help to address them. The study was based on the descriptive and analytical approach. Three research tools were used to collect data. First, analysis of the electronic executive summary of Oman Tourism Strategy 2016-2020 to know the share of Masirah Island of tourism plans and programs. Second, a questionnaire to collect data from the local population. Third, an interview guide administered with official leadership in some government departments on the Island of Masirah and with specialists in the Ministry of Tourismة The study has come out with several results, the most important of which is that the Ministry of Tourism is determined to develop the tourism sector on Masirah Island. It targets the Island in Oman Tourism Strategy Plans 2016-2040. The Supreme Council for Planning seeks to develop the state through the structural study of the plan of Masirah Island. The results indicated that there are positive trends towards tourism development in Masirah Island. Local people have social awareness of the importance of tourism development for the local community. In addition, they have an awareness of the importance of respecting and accepting tourists from different cultures. Among the challenges facing the development of tourism in the Island of Masirah is the intense pressure on public services and support for tourism activity and lack of tourism services. The study highlights a set of mechanisms that might help in the development of tourism in the island of Masirah. Most importantly: the establishment of the bridge linking Masirah / Shnnah. There is also service, leisure facilities, and increasing hotel apartments and resorts.