The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is also home to the Garden City of Al Ain, the birthplace of the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
About 1.5 hours from Dubai, Al Ain is a city rich in culture and history, with a number of historical palaces including Qasr Al Muwaiji, Al Ain Palace Museum and Bait Mohammed bin Khalifa, and forts including Al Jahili Fort and Al Qattara Fort.
A popular place to visit is the country’s 2nd highest mountain Jebel Hafeet, housing a man-made lake at its base and one of the main sightseeing locations in Al Ain with a vantage point at the top.
The nearby Al Ain Camel Market is also an interesting sight to see with an authentic Arabian marketplace feel and plenty of photo opportunities, followed by a spot of lunch at the luxury Bawadi Mall located opposite.
Al Ain Oasis dates back nearly 4000 years and is a scenic place to explore in the outdoors. A trip here can be combined with a visit to the onsite Eco-Centre that exhibits how the ancient irrigation system still operates today.
Your Al Ain City Tour could include Al Ain Zoo and Hili Archaeological Park, combined with a business meeting and lunch or dinner at Al Ain Rotana, one of the most popular 5* hotels in Al Ain and only 15 minutes from both attractions.