Just 120 Km from Dubai, Al Ain is perhaps the greenest city in the UAE. With its most delightful and grassy landscapes, Al Ain is a place that is best for a Family Day trip from Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
A Full Day city tour of Al Ain is a wonderful change of pace from luxurious Dubai and busy Abu Dhabi. Historically, The birthplace first President and ‘father’ of the UAE. Al-Ain offers a wide variety that cannot be found anywhere else UAE. The best things to do in Al Ain are the camel market and regular camel racing events that happen at regular intervals. A drive to Jebel Hafeet's mountain will be enjoyed by all.
Al-Ain Museum does a good job of tracing that long history. It's this history and traditions that have made the Al Ain area the only site in the United Arab Emirates to be inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Discover more about the best places to visit in Al Ain with our full-day Al Ain City Tour which covers the top attractions in Al Ain.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional speaking guide
✔ Lunch
✔ Visiting Al Palace Museum
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Hotel pick up and drop off.
✔ Al Jahili Fort fort visit
✖ Tips
✖ Personal Expenses
Pickup Locations
1. Le Wana Hotel
2. Sapphire Hotel Apartments
3. Palette Reflections Hotel
4. Coral Park Hotel Apartment
5. Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
6. Rove Healthcare City
7. SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences
8. Copthorne Hotel Dubai
9. Carlton Downtown Hotel
10. Armani Hotel
11. Canopy By Hilton Dubai Al Seef
12. Avari Hotel Apartments
13. Dolphin Hotel Apartments
14. Majestic Premier Hotel
15. Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers
16. Aloft Dubai Airport
17. Swissotel Living Al Ghurair
18. Quality Inn Horizon
19. Deebaj Al Khabisi Plaza
20. Hyatt Place Dubai Al Rigga
Additional Info: we will do the pick up & drop off from Dubai city hotels
Itinerary
1
Dubai
Our Guide will meet you in your hotel in Dubai and drive to Al Ain after the brief introduction of Al Ain city. The city is the best place to learn about the history and culture of United Arab Emirate.
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The city is the best place to learn about the history and culture of the United Arab Emirates. We will start the city tour by visiting Qasar Al Ain, the Al Ain Palace Museum. The Bedouin-style architecture dated back to 1937 was the residing place of the late Sheikh Zayed and his family. The fort was later converted into a museum in the year 1998. The Museum showcases the day-to-day life of Late Shaikh Zayed.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Al Jahili Fort
Your next stop will be Jahili Fort, established to protect the palm tree's in the region. The fort is one of the largest in the UAE. The defense opened its gate to the public in 2008 and has been one of Al Ain's significant points of interest. The impressive displays are the rare collections of photographs by British adventurer, desert explorer, and writer Wilfred Thesiger with a focus on his journeys into the Empty Quarter during the 1940s.
Duration: 60 minutes
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We will then move on to your next stop Al Ain Oasis, The UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011, spread across 3000 acres and provides a unique sight into the inhabitants of the region who began taming the deserts 4000 years ago. The oasis area has more than 147,000 date palm trees of different varieties. Its traditional Aflaj irrigation systems also define it, which carry fresh spring water from the Hajar Mountains. The new addition, Eco-Centre, helps the visitors to understand the site's Ecosystem, historical evolution, and the lifestyle of the people.
Duration: 2 hours
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Jebel Hafeet
Your Al Ain city tour will end by visiting the emirate's highest and UAE's second-highest peak, Jebel Hafeet Mountain, with Lunch. More than the destination, the drive to the mountain is an experience that you cannot miss, and the road is among the world's most incredible driving roads. The view of Al Ain City from the top of this is something to stay with you for a long time. After the city tour, head back to your Dubai
Duration: 3 hours
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Dubai
At 5 pm the tour will end and we'll take you back to your hotels in Dubai.
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
