Oasenstadt Al Ain
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Michael G
Sheffield, UK55 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We visited over lunchtime. It was pretty quiet. We hired a 2 seater pedal cart for 30 dirham for 1 hour. A bit small for me at 6ft 1 inch.
The oasis is not huge so on reflection we could have walked around just as easily. Very clean and neat. Well explained at the West entrance.
Nice coffee shop/cafe in the middle... somewhere.
Worth a visit but 90 minutes would do it.
Next time I will pack some binoculars, glimpsed some very interesting bird life.
The oasis is not huge so on reflection we could have walked around just as easily. Very clean and neat. Well explained at the West entrance.
Nice coffee shop/cafe in the middle... somewhere.
Worth a visit but 90 minutes would do it.
Next time I will pack some binoculars, glimpsed some very interesting bird life.
Written 3 February 2020
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Justin W
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ6 135 contributions
Jan 2024 • Business
We visited Al Ain Oasis as part of a tourism project for Grad school and it was a great trip. I could not believe a crack in the earth could produce all this beauty.
We were able to walk around and see the historical irrigation system and watched as the tree trimmers maintained the trees. The whole city has grown around the Oasis and the grounds give an isolated view of the natural beauty of the area and show its past.
It is something that should not be missed.
We were able to walk around and see the historical irrigation system and watched as the tree trimmers maintained the trees. The whole city has grown around the Oasis and the grounds give an isolated view of the natural beauty of the area and show its past.
It is something that should not be missed.
Written 8 March 2024
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Lee D
210 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Strolling through the Oasis, in the Centre of Al Ain, was a very pleasant way to spend a couple of hours. It's free to enter and you are at liberty to wander round the large complex. However, there's very little Visitor Information which is a shame, other than in the Eco Centre. There are bikes which you can hire to explore and also a 'train' which would be ideal for those with mobility issues. It's well maintained paths make it easily accesible for pushchair and wheelchair users. Good toilet facilities.
Written 14 November 2022
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Tarek H
Dubai, United Arab Emirates41 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Rent a bike, a tricycle or a quadricycle and roam around with the family among palm trees. We took many photos and the oasis ends at the palace museum . So make sure to schedule both activities sequentially
Written 14 April 2024
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Werther Veulemans
Leuven, Belgium1 078 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Perfect to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. Come for a stroll, go to the back yard of the museum where you have this beautiful palm forest to stroll around and to unwind! Recommended for calming minds🙌
Written 17 February 2020
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Håvar
Nairobi, Kenya391 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
The Oasis is the historic core of Al Ain, and one of the oldest continuously inhabited places on the Arabian Peninsula.
It is also the flagship attraction, and to some extent the epitomy of Al Ain. It is indeed fascinating, simply by being a lush, green spot in the middle of a desert. If you visit Al Ain, a trip here is a no-brainer.
That being said, a quick visit is enough. Walking among the date palm trees is obviously nice and pleasant, it is a pretty place, and it is what defines Al Ain, but there isn't much to do there. Oh, make sure to have one of the hand-made ice cream mixes at the cafe there. Those ones are actually nice!
The Al Ain Palace Museum and the Al Ain National Museum are also located within the oasis. The National Museum was closed when we were there, though.
The Palace Museum, formerly the palace of Sheikh Zayed (the founding father of the United Arab Emirates) can be done in less than an hour. It is a cute little palace, definitely nothing extravagant. The again, it was built at a time when the place we call UAE today were some dirt poor desert kingdoms. That makes it an important part of the history of the Emirates, and a great example of how far the country has come in just a cople of decades.
It is also the flagship attraction, and to some extent the epitomy of Al Ain. It is indeed fascinating, simply by being a lush, green spot in the middle of a desert. If you visit Al Ain, a trip here is a no-brainer.
That being said, a quick visit is enough. Walking among the date palm trees is obviously nice and pleasant, it is a pretty place, and it is what defines Al Ain, but there isn't much to do there. Oh, make sure to have one of the hand-made ice cream mixes at the cafe there. Those ones are actually nice!
The Al Ain Palace Museum and the Al Ain National Museum are also located within the oasis. The National Museum was closed when we were there, though.
The Palace Museum, formerly the palace of Sheikh Zayed (the founding father of the United Arab Emirates) can be done in less than an hour. It is a cute little palace, definitely nothing extravagant. The again, it was built at a time when the place we call UAE today were some dirt poor desert kingdoms. That makes it an important part of the history of the Emirates, and a great example of how far the country has come in just a cople of decades.
Written 4 April 2019
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Laiby J
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates87 contributions
Oct 2015
Superb view to see,for site seeing people's they will enjoy,dates,lemon,oranges,etc calmly place to walk,but the birds humming voice will give you a feel that,ur not walking alone....
Written 6 January 2016
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Christinorchris
Seoul, South Korea192 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
Travelled to the Al Ain Oasis with some friends. It is a UESCO site... so initially I was excited but... after being in the Oasis for well over an hour I came to realize it is more of a maze, all areas are identical, litter is everywhere which is sad, little signage about the animal and flora in the area... so you do not know what you are look at or looking for. Really its just a walled green space, with nothing but palm trees to see. Little sitting space... barbed wire... add to the cons. The good news is... its free and rarely closed... It just was not worth the visit... sorry.
Written 7 May 2014
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jojo
Navi Mumbai, India2 833 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
Tranquility and nature blend together in this landscape woodland along with date palms, cozy and cool shade paths and greenery.
Written 19 November 2015
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Jay C
3 contributions
Long walkways .. only trees after trees.. labor people that dont speak english... met other tourist couple who were lost also...only one security guy at the gate that forbides you to go in with your car, yet somehow you see other cars inside.. no water.. no food.. no nothing except date trees... so shoot me please
Written 10 September 2014
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The distance between Dubai and Al Ain around 140 KM, and normally takes about 1.5 hours.
Written 28 January 2019
Good morning! I would like to know if during the trip to reach Al Ain from Dubai is it possibile to see the desert and the sand dunes . Thank you!
Written 17 February 2018
Nee hoor! Alles bedekken hoeft helemaal niet! Mijn zoon en ik waren gekleed in shorts en T-shirt, mijn echtgenote had een sportieve driekwartbroek en een T-shirt aan. Er gelden helemaal geen kledingvoorschriften om de oase te betreden en te bezoeken!
Written 9 February 2017
Yes. You just walk through it....all stone walkways.
Written 18 November 2016
faser1988
Parma, Italy
hi! i will be in abu dhabi on 28th of october. i would like to visit al ain oasis, al jahili fort and qars al muwaiji. in which way can i go? i think that the best way is by taxi ( we will be four guys) because it is cheaper, is it correct? thanks a lot
Written 24 September 2016
In taxi va bene. Ci sono dei tour operators che organizzano escusioni di una giornata per Al Ain, con partenza dall'albergo ove si risiede in Abu Dhabi. Se è la prima volta che si va in questa città (da vedere nei suoi dintorni), conviene affidarsi ad una guida. I tou organizzati comprendono la presenza di una guida.
Ci si può anche rivolgere direttamente a delle guide esperte. Si può provare con Silvana Petran (emiratestouristguide) . Molto brava.
Buon viaggio. N.P.
Written 25 September 2016
Is the al ain oasis open on Thursday 15th Oct 2015 as it is a public holiday
Written 13 October 2015
This Oasis is open air, without a gate and generally open sun up to sun down.
Written 14 October 2015
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