Spread over some 400 hectares the Al Ain Zoo and Aquarium is one of the largest in the Gulf region and is home to a wide variety of species whilst running a breeding programme for endangered animals.
As an oasis area the town is known for its camels and the city's camel market is famous throughout the country, being the last of its kind. A visit provides the opportunity for travellers to see and h...
The Hili Archaeological Garden has remnants of a Bronze Age settlement dating back to 2500 - 2000 BC and is the source of some of the richest archaeological finds in the area, several of which are bel...
Built in 1898 Jahili Fort is one of the UAE's old landmarks and was once the home of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It has an impressive main turret, which has four levels. It also houses a sectio...
Overlooking the city is the majestic craggy mountain of Jebel Hafeet, the highest mountain in the country. It was famous as a traditional hunting region and one of the last known habitats of the Arabi...
Al Ain's Old Prison affords the best views of the city and its surrounding oasis. It is a lone square turret in the centre of a gravel courtyard, surrounded by high walls. At night this historical bui...
The history of Al Ain is revealed in the both the Al Ain Museum and the Natural History Museum at the University of Al Ain, both of which feature displays on life before the discovery of oil in the re...
