Al Ain Essence: Oasis, Culture & Cuisine from Dubai

4.1 (23 reviews) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

You cannot leave Dubai without visiting one of the most amazing traditional cities of UAE, Al Ain offer many cultural aspects to explore.

What's included

  • Buffet Lunch in Al Ain in a luxurious hotel
  • Pickup from your Hotel by an Air conditioned vehicle
  • Welcome kit is provided on arrival
  • Audio guiding in Multiple Languages and driver guide in English
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Al Jahili Fort
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Al Jahili Fort has been a cultural the focal point of activities associated with philosophy and heritage of Abu Dhabi in the Garden City. Al Jahili is one of the largest forts in the UAE and was built in the 1890s on orders from Zayed The First as the home to members of the Al Nahyan ruling family.
  2. Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Qasr al-Ain or "Al Ain Palace", is one of the best-reinstated forts in the Abu Dhabi emirate. The museum showcases the everyday life in a ruler's fort when the late Sheikh Zayed and his family resided in the palace prior to 1966. The Bedouin style architecture dates back to 1937 and was converted into a museum in 1998 as a main cultural and tourist attraction.
  3. Al Ain Museum
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The historic oasis sprawls across 3,000-acre and provides a unique insight into the region's inhabitants who began taming the desert 4,000 years ago. The Al Ain Oasis has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011, but only now, with the construction of an educational Eco-Centre and an extensive system of shaded pathways that wind through some 147,000 date. The site houses up to 100 different varieties of vegetation that surround the impressive oasis, with widespread plantations that are also working farms.
  4. 1h 20m · Admission ticket included
    Al Ain's famous camel market is a wonderful immersion in traditional Arab culture. From young Arabian camels that might grow up to be racers to impressive adult camels ideal for breeding, the market is a one-of-a-kind experience to get a closer look at the animal that enjoys a special place in the Emirati heritage.
  5. Jebel Hafeet
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Photo stop:
    Rising 1,240 metres, Jebel Hafit is the emirate’s highest peak, and UAE’s second. This towering rocky height, which stands guard over Al Ain and borders Oman, is forged out of craggy limestone that has been weathered over millions of years. Significant fossil discoveries have been made in the area, which are vital pieces in the jigsaw of the city’s ancient history.
  6. Green Mubazzarah
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    This green expanse at the foot of Jebel Hafeet is another spectacle that showcases the rich natural reserves of Al Ain. A popular hotspot for picnics and family outings, the Green Mubazzarah is packed with families out to enjoy the sun, adventurers trekking up the mountain and campers who can spend the night in tents at the base.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Tour Start time: 09.00 hrs.

Pick up start time : 08:00 to 08:15 hrs.

Pickup: We pickup all the guests from their hotel within Dubai City limits between (30 - 60 minutes) before the tour start time.

Drop off will be in any Dubai city Hotel.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • TOUR DEPARTURE TIME: Tour starts @ 09:00 hrs.
  • DURATION : Approximately 9 hours
  • CHILDREN POLICY : Discount 30% up to 11.99 years
  • LANGUAGES: Driver Guide in English and, Audio guiding in SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN ,PORTUGUESE and ENGLISH.
  • CANCELLATION: Up-to 72 hours free of charge. otherwise full charge applicable.
  • Al Ain Museum is open on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 09h00 till 19h30 & on Fridays from 1500 till 19h30 & it is closed on Mondays

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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