You cannot leave Dubai without visiting one of the most amazing traditional cities of UAE, Al Ain offer many cultural aspects to explore.
* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
You cannot leave Dubai without visiting one of the most amazing traditional cities of UAE, Al Ain offer many cultural aspects to explore.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Al Jahili Fort, Sultan Bin Zayed Al Awwal St, Al Ain United Arab Emirates
Al Jahili Fort has been a cultural the focal point of activities associated with philosophy and heritage of Abu Dhabi in the Garden City. Al Jahili is one of the largest forts in the UAE and was built in the 1890s on orders from Zayed The First as the home to members of the Al Nahyan ruling family.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum, Palace, Al Ain United Arab Emirates
Qasr al-Ain or “Al Ain Palace”, is one of the best-reinstated forts in the Abu Dhabi emirate. The museum showcases the everyday life in a ruler’s fort when the late Sheikh Zayed and his family resided in the palace prior to 1966. The Bedouin style architecture dates back to 1937 and was converted into a museum in 1998 as a main cultural and tourist attraction.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Al Ain National Museum, Al Ain United Arab Emirates
The historic oasis sprawls across 3,000-acre and provides a unique insight into the region’s inhabitants who began taming the desert 4,000 years ago. The Al Ain Oasis has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011, but only now, with the construction of an educational Eco-Centre and an extensive system of shaded pathways that wind through some 147,000 date. The site houses up to 100 different varieties of vegetation that surround the impressive oasis, with widespread plantations that are also working farms.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Camel Souk, Al-Ain behind Bawadi Mall Direction of Meyzad, Al Ain United Arab Emirates
Al Ain’s famous camel market is a wonderful immersion in traditional Arab culture. From young Arabian camels that might grow up to be racers to impressive adult camels ideal for breeding, the market is a one-of-a-kind experience to get a closer look at the animal that enjoys a special place in the Emirati heritage.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Jebel Hafeet, Jabal R/a, Al Ain United Arab Emirates
Photo stop:
Rising 1,240 metres, Jebel Hafit is the emirate’s highest peak, and UAE’s second. This towering rocky height, which stands guard over Al Ain and borders Oman, is forged out of craggy limestone that has been weathered over millions of years. Significant fossil discoveries have been made in the area, which are vital pieces in the jigsaw of the city’s ancient history.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Green Mubazzarah, Below Jabel Hafeet Mountain, Al Ain United Arab Emirates
This green expanse at the foot of Jebel Hafeet is another spectacle that showcases the rich natural reserves of Al Ain. A popular hotspot for picnics and family outings, the Green Mubazzarah is packed with families out to enjoy the sun, adventurers trekking up the mountain and campers who can spend the night in tents at the base.
Duration: 20 minutes
