Pekerjaan utama penduduk di sini adalan pesawah. Padi ditanam dalam bulan April dan Oktober dan dituai dalam bulan Januari, Febuari, Julai dan Ogos setiap tahun. Selain itu, penduduk juga menjalani rutin harian di ladang buah-buahan di samping menjalankan aktiviti ekonomi tradisi mereka seperti penghasilan kerepek ubi dan kuih tradisional tempatan. 

Sebahagian besar penduduk tempatan di sini tergolong dari keturunan Melayu, Jawa dan Banjar. Keunikan budaya mereka dapat dinikmati melalui adat masyarakat setempat yang penuh warna-warni, Hidangan istimewa masyarakat di sini ialah "Pecal Keli / Lele", "Pecal Ayam" dan "Nasi Ambang" iaitu sejenis hidangan tradisional masyarakat Jawa yang dinikmati secara beramai-ramai dalam satu dulang.

Sungai Haji Dorani is located in Sabak Bernam district, the rice bowl of Selangor. The homestay program here was established in 1996, with the initial participation of 16 houses.

Most of the residents here make a living from their paddy fields. Paddy is planted in April and October and harvested in January, February, July and August every year. Other than that, residents also tend to their fruit orchards everyday, while undertaking traditional economic activities such as producing tapioca crisps and local traditional cakes. 

Among the village activities held specifically for the Sungai Haji Dorani homestay include fishing in the paddy fields after planting 

season, collecting shellfish, paddy processing and wau (kite) making and flying, batik making ad Javanese shadow play performance.

A majority of the locals here are Malays, Javanese and Banjars. Their unique culture can be observed through colourful local customs. Among the special dishes that can be sampled include the "Pecal Keli/Lele", "Pecal Ayam" and "Nasi Ambang", a traditional Javanese dish served and shared in a large tray.