Al Ain walking tour & city guide
The UAE's green oasis city.
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Al Ain, on the border with Oman, is known as the 'Garden City' of the UAE. Its UNESCO-listed oases, ancient tombs and mud-brick forts make it the best place to understand life in the region before oil, and Jebel Hafeet mountain rises above it.
Oasis and forts
Al Ain Oasis is a shady forest of nearly 150,000 date palms, watered by the ancient falaj irrigation channels. Al Jahili Fort and the Al Ain Palace Museum, once the home of Sheikh Zayed, tell the story of the country's founder.
Jebel Hafeet
A smooth mountain road with many curves climbs Jebel Hafeet to over 1,200 meters, one of the great drives in the region. At its foot, the Hili Archaeological Park has tombs from the Bronze Age, and the traditional camel market is one of the last in the UAE.
Top sights in Al Ain
- 1
Al Ain Oasis
A UNESCO-listed palm oasis.
- 2
Jebel Hafeet
A mountain with a famous road.
- 3
Al Jahili Fort
A restored historic fort.
- 4
Al Ain Palace Museum
Sheikh Zayed's former home.
- 5
Hili Archaeological Park
Bronze Age tombs.
Food markets & where to eat in Al Ain
Al Ain camel market area
Simple local eateries.
Central market
Dates, fruit and spices.
Jebel Hafeet
Cafés with mountain views.
Food to try in Al Ain
Dates
From the oasis palms.
Camel milk
A traditional drink.
Thareed
A bread and meat stew.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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