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Visit Al-Ain, the United Arab Emirates’ lush Garden City, on a day trip from Dubai with a private guide! Flanked by mountains, deserts and greenery, Al-Ain is one of the country’s most picturesque cities and boasts impressive history to boot. Learn about it on a tour, and visit its three big-name sites: Sheik Zayed Palace Museum and Al-Ain Camel Market. If there is something else you want to see, let your guide know; the itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to your interests.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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Visit Al-Ain, the United Arab Emirates’ lush Garden City, on a day trip from Dubai with a private guide! Flanked by mountains, deserts and greenery, Al-Ain is one of the country’s most picturesque cities and boasts impressive history to boot. Learn about it on a tour, and visit its three big-name sites: Sheik Zayed Palace Museum and Al-Ain Camel Market. If there is something else you want to see, let your guide know; the itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to your interests.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Al Ain, Al Ain, Emirate of Abu Dhabi
After pickup from your central Dubai hotel, settle into your air-conditioned coach. Then, sit back and absorb the desert views as you head to Al Ain. Dubbed the Garden City for its green parks, this attractive city is fringed by the Hajar Mountains near the Oman border.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Al Jahili Fort, Sultan Bin Zayed Al Awwal St, Al Ain United Arab Emirates
After approximately 1.5 hours on the road, head for Al Jahili Fort, one of the UAE’s oldest buildings. Head inside to explore this postcard-pretty fort and learn how it was built in 1891 to protect the city’s palm groves.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Oasenstadt Al Ain, Al Ain United Arab Emirates
Next, stretch your legs around Al Ain oasis to see the simple-but-ingenious falaj channels. Snaking overground between the palms, take a closer look at the channels and learn they have been used to irrigate local plantations for thousands for years.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum, Palace, Al Ain United Arab Emirates
Following lunch, visit the Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum. The former home of late UAE president, His Highness Sheikh Zayed, this restored palace sits among palms and magnolia trees, and comprises official rooms and collections that belong to the ruling family.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jebel Hafeet, Jabal R/a, Al Ain United Arab Emirates
Having explored here, visit the hot springs below Jebel Hafeet, the mountain that towers over the city. Perhaps paddle in the waters, and then stop at the bustling Camel Market. See the camels and mingle with the locals as they inspect and haggle over the prized livestock. Your tour then concludes with a hotel drop-off in Dubai.
Duration: 3 hours
