Tourist Attractions in Al Ain

Al Ain is a city in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You can drive from Abu Dhabi to Al-Ain in 90 minutes. It is one of the oldest permanently inhabited areas of the world. It’s the fourth-largest city in the UAE and the second-largest in Abu Dhabi. The city shares a border with Oman’s Al Buraimi.  After the independence of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain achieved rapid growth and investment. The total area of this city is 5,839 square miles. Around 900 thousand people live in the city. It’s called the Garden City of Abu Dhabi. UNESCO recognises Al Ain as a World Heritage site. The whole city is full of tourist attractions. The famous Cultural Sites of Al Ain are the heritages of the Hafit period, Hili Archaeological Park, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas. The Al Ain Oasis is not only known for its natural beauty. The ancient irrigation system of this Oasis makes it a subject of curiosity. The unique irrigation system is called Falaj. It’s a living example of the wisdom and technological soundness of those who lived in the past.

You can walk through the archaeological parks and historical forts. Are you into hiking? Then Jebel Hafeet mountain is waiting for you. This mountain is 1,249 metres high.

If you love animals, you will love the Al-Ain Zoo. Al-Ain zoo exhibits more than 4,000 animals. You can see them from close. You can even feed them. For an unforgettable experience, you can book a zoo safari. 

Do philosophies, cultures, and heritages of famous cities attract you? Just head to Al Jahili Fort. You can also visit the Al Ain Palace Museum.

Another notable tourist place is Bait Mohammad Bin Khalifa.

Above all, Al Ain has a lot to offer to its visitors. You can indulge in desert activities like dune bashing, Off-road Desert driving, and water activities. There are places for sports and water activities. You can go shopping too. To take your adventure to the next level, you can spend a night in the Arabian Nights Village! Yes! You have read it right.

There are 18 tourist attractions found in Al Ain. This is 15% of all tourist attractions listed in United Arab Emirates. The major types of tourist attractions listed here are nature attractions and landmarks. Then there is also museums listed in Al Ain. You may find a list of all categories of Al Ain attractions on this page. Click on a category to find all attractions of Al Ain of that type.

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