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Home to two UNESCO world heritage sites and a plethora of flora and fauna, the garden city of Al Ain is just an hour and a half away from Abu Dhabi.

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There’s so much to see and do in the lush garden city of Al Ain, just an hour and a half from Abu Dhabi city. What’s there to see in Al Ain, you ask? Al Ain is a treasure chest of culture, heritage, greenery and adventure. Wander the expansive 4,000-year-old Al Ain Oasis, enjoy the unique Al Ain Camel Market, explore the historic Qasr Al Muwaiji fort, get sporty at Jebel Hafit Desert Park, meet animals at Al Ain Zoo and learn about heritage at Al Ain Palace Museum. A visit to Al Ain is a guaranteed adventure!

With its still-operational traditional falaj (ancient irrigation system) and meandering pathways shaded beneath a thick canopy of over 147,000 date palms and other fruit trees, Al Ain Oasis is the perfect place to bring family or friends to see what agriculture in this region has looked like for millennia. Al Ain Oasis has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. Covering 1,200 hectares, this lush oasis provides a unique insight into the region's inhabitants who began taming the desert 4,000 years ago. The water supplying the lush oasis comes from both wells and the ancient falaj system that taps distant underground or mountain aquifers and then delivers the water, sometimes over many kilometres, to farms via a system of ground-level and below-ground aqueducts.

Located on the western edge of Al Ain Oasis, Qasr Al Ain or Al Ain Palace is one of the best-reinstated forts in Abu Dhabi, and one of the best places to visit in Al Ain. It is an important historical site in the UAE and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Bedouin-style architecture dates back to 1937, with the structure converted into a museum in 1998 as a key cultural and tourist attraction. The historic palace is a contrast of modern design elements and traditional Emirati influences.

The famous and family-friendly camel market in Al Ain is a wonderful, authentic cultural attraction. From young Arabian camels that might grow up to be racers to beautiful adult camels ideal for breeding, the market is a one-of-a-kind experience offering a closer look at the animal that enjoys a special place in Emirati heritage.

Families should head to Al Ain Zoo, home to over 4,000 animals, and enjoy up-close giraffe feeding, camel riding and the inviting Elezba petting zoo. Transparent enclosures are home to indigenous and exotic species including Arabian oryx, the big-horned Barbary sheep, rhinos, hippos, tigers, lions and more.

For more UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Al Ain, head to Jebel Hafit mountain, Abu Dhabi's largest peak. Here you will find more than 500 ancient tombs, known as the Jebel Hafit Tombs. This is one of the best things to do in Abu Dhabi, and one of the best things to do in Al Ain. You’ll be able to see the incredible Jebel Hafit Tombs on a guided hike through the area.

Occupying a nine-kilometre stretch at the base of the craggy Jebel Hafit mountain, visitors can also explore the family-friendly Jebel Hafit Desert Park’s majestic natural surroundings on a mountain bike, horse or camel and discover fascinating archaeological and historical remains that tell enchanting stories of this unique area’s ancient habitation. In 2011, UNESCO recognised the Jebel Hafit Desert Park area as being a vital component of the World Heritage Site of Al Ain, the UAE’s first World Heritage Site.

Wadi Adventure is a fantastic family-friendly adventure park that sits at the base of the majestic and history-rich Jebel Hafit mountain. Home to the Middle East’s first man-made white water rafting channels, measuring 1,100 metres in length and perfect for rafting and kayaking, Wadi Adventure also has a surfing wall, wakeboarding facilities, swimming pool and splash pool.
In the United Arab Emirates you’re guaranteed to see many heritage attractions, when you visit Dubai and when you visit Abu Dhabi. If you’re planning a Dubai vacation, head to Abu Dhabi, only an hour from Dubai by car, for more adventure tours.

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