Al Ain City Sightseeing tour with Lunch from Dubai
- Live Guide
- Instant Confirmation
- Day Trip
- Pickup Service
- Private Tour
- E-Ticket
- 8 hr
Enjoy a great day out, passing fascinating and ever-changing desert scenery enroute to the beautiful UNESCO-listed 'Garden City' of Al Ain. On arrival the first visit is to Qasr Al Muwaiji, birthplace of HH late Sheikh Khalifa, former UAE President. Journey next to the renovated Old Palace of HH late Sheikh Zayed, the first ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE's founding President for an interesting insight into local cultural traditions. Visit the award-winning Al Jahili Fort next to view a permanent exhibition dedicated to the intrepid British explorer Sir Wilfred Thesiger, who crossed Rub al-Khali, The Empty Quarter twice in the 1940s. Afterwards, head to the heritage site of Al Ain Oasis where your guide informs you about the ancient Falaj, an underground irrigation system. Before stopping at the region’s largest camel market stop for a delicious lunch. Later a final stop is made at the foot of Jebel Hafeet Mountain for a closer look at the popular hot springs before a pleasant drive back.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Orient Tours
Stop At: Al Ain
After pickup from your central Dubai hotel, settle into your air-conditioned car. 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 hour
Stop At: Al Jahili Fort
On arrival the first visit is to Qasr Al Muwaiji, birthplace of HH late Sheikh Khalifa, former UAE President. Journey next to the renovated Old Palace of HH late Sheikh Zayed, the first ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE's founding President for an interesting insight into local cultural traditions. Visit the award-winning Al Jahili Fort next to view a permanent exhibition dedicated to the intrepid British explorer Sir Wilfred Thesiger, who crossed Rub al-Khali, The Empty Quarter twice in the 1940s.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Oasenstadt Al Ain
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: Camel Souk
Before stopping at the region’s largest camel market stop for a delicious lunch at a 4 star hotel
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Jebel Hafeet
Later a final stop is made at the foot of Jebel Hafeet Mountain for a closer look at the popular hot springs before a pleasant drive back.
Duration: 1 hour
