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Full Day Al Ain Tour with Lunch from Dubai: Explore Traditional UAE Cultures
3.9
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Al Ain
You shouldn’t depart from Dubai without checking out Al Ain, one of UAE’s most impressive traditional cities, which boasts numerous cultural features to discover.
You shouldn’t depart from Dubai without checking out Al Ain, one of UAE’s most impressive traditional cities, which boasts numerous cultural features to discover.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Al Jahili Fort - Al Jahili Fort serves as a cultural hub for activities related to the philosophy and heritage of Abu Dhabi in the Garden City. It is one of the largest forts in the UAE, constructed in the 1890s under the orders of Zayed The First as a residence for the Al Nahyan ruling family.
- Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum - Known as Qasr…
- Al Jahili Fort - Al Jahili Fort serves as a cultural hub for activities related to the philosophy and heritage of Abu Dhabi in the Garden City. It is one of the largest forts in the UAE, constructed in the 1890s under the orders of Zayed The First as a residence for the Al Nahyan ruling family.
- Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum - Known as Qasr al-Ain or “Al Ain Palace,” this is one of the most well-preserved forts in the Abu Dhabi emirate. The museum offers a glimpse into the daily life within a ruler’s fort when the late Sheikh Zayed and his family lived there before 1966. The Bedouin-style architecture dates back to 1937 and was transformed into a museum in 1998, becoming a key cultural and tourist attraction.
- Al Ain National Museum - This historic oasis spans 3,000 acres and provides a unique perspective on the region’s inhabitants who began cultivating the desert 4,000 years ago. The Al Ain Oasis has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011, and now features an educational Eco-Centre and an extensive network of shaded pathways winding through approximately 147,000 date palms. The site boasts up to 100 different types of vegetation surrounding the impressive oasis, with extensive plantations that also function as working farms.
- Al Ain Camel Market - Al Ain’s renowned camel market offers a fascinating glimpse into traditional Arab culture. From young Arabian camels destined to become racers to impressive adult camels ideal for breeding, the market provides a unique opportunity to observe the animal that holds a special place in Emirati heritage.
- Jebel Hafit - Photo stop: Rising 1,240 meters, Jebel Hafit is the emirate’s highest peak and the UAE’s second tallest. This majestic rocky height, which overlooks Al Ain and borders Oman, is formed from rugged limestone that has been weathered over millions of years. Significant fossil discoveries in the area contribute vital pieces to the puzzle of the city’s ancient history.
- Green Mubazzarah - This lush area at the base of Jebel Hafeet is another marvel showcasing Al Ain’s rich natural resources. A popular spot for picnics and family outings, Green Mubazzarah is bustling with families enjoying the sun, adventurers trekking up the mountain, and campers spending the night in tents at the base.
What's Included
- Indulgent buffet lunch at a luxury hotel in Al Ain
- Convenient hotel pickup in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- A warm welcome with a kit provided upon arrival
- Multi-language audio guiding and an English-speaking driver guide
- Indulgent buffet lunch at a luxury hotel in Al Ain
- Convenient hotel pickup in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- A warm welcome with a kit provided upon arrival
- Multi-language audio guiding and an English-speaking driver guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
- 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…
- 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
Location
Al Jahili Fort
Sultan Bin Zayed Al Awwal St
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(18 Ratings)
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327d_nield
Oct 25, 2024
A unique day - Unique experience, very different from most Dubai programs. The camel market and the view is remarkable. Audio guide was very informative.
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Daftdoughnut
Feb 24, 2024
For those wanting a bit of history & deeper look into the UAE! - Absolutely worth doing if you've got a little more time in Dubai (UAE). An escape from the city & how it came to be!
If you love history & want to experience the historical side of the UAE & what life was like pre oil, then this is a must do! You get to see & experience the old fort & royal palace + enjoy a great all you can eat buffet. There's also the mountain range at the end with a spectacular view. The camel site is not for the faint hearted though... It's a great cultural experience, but also a sad one (even as a meat eater).
Our tour guide was Rilwan Mohama'd. He was very kind & informative. He told us lots about each site we visited. He also did a pit stop on the drive back to Dubai for a quick drink & loo break.
My only slight niggle, is the lunch is a bit later in the tour, so definitely bring a water bottle & little snack (crisps or something to nibble in the car). We left our bags in the car at each side we visited.
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Ji_ko550mn
Nov 21, 2023
Very interesting tour - We have chosen Full Day Al Ain Tour with lunch to discover the UNESCO oasis. Our tour guide Razwan was very kind. We visited AL Jahili Fort, Al Ain Palace Museum, Al Ain Oasis, Camel Market, Jabal Hafeet panoramic viewpoint (unfortunately during the tour you don’t visit the summit) and Mubazarah Hot Springs. Some stops could be longer but overall I recommend the tour. Futhermore, the very delicious lunch was included.
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Hughmw27lw
Nov 8, 2023
Amazing and informative tour! - The tour was very interesting and informative. Rizwan, our guide was very nice, patient, and answered all our questions appropriately. We would recommend him as a guide for any tour. He is an asset to the company.
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Vacation50748443407
Sep 2, 2023
Excellent Tour to Al Ain! - Rizwan took me to amazing places in Al Ain! Wonderful tour with amazing guide ! The lunch was delicious too!
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Sightsee22916450706
Aug 26, 2023
Perfect Day - We are a Brazilian couple and we had a wounderfull day with our Guide Rizwan. We enjoyed a lot the Garden City Alain and we strongly recomend this trip with Rizwan! The food was very good too.
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Anika
Mar 15, 2020
Tour with guide Kumar - Our guide Kumar made this day to a very special day. He showed us al Ain with its all beautiful small secrets. Beside the hidden gems which we were able to see, Kumar told us a lot interesting information about the history, culture and landscape. Also the lunch in the hotel is fully recommendable.
I want to give a huge thanks to the team and a special thanks to Kumar. The trip is absolutely recommendable!
Cheers
Anika
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Mariep2365
Jan 19, 2020
Fantastic day out! - The tour operator Grayline was organised and efficient. The buses were clean and comfortable. Loved thr fsct that we had headsets for commentary and info all the way there and all around. It was informative and interesting.
The fort was good, particularly the photo exhibition. 30 mins was long enough though.
The palace museum was lovely too. We could have spent a little longer here but I can imagine in really hot weather that 30 mins would have been enough.
The Oasis was great to see. We paid 20dirhams each extra for the buggy ride around (which took 30 mins). This was worth it to see everything. They did photo stops so you didn't miss out.
Lunch was good, with a wide choice and soft drinks included.
The camel market was an experience! Not too smelly but opened your airways!!!
Loved the ride up to the viewing point on the mountain, fabulous for photos. We then went to the hot springs. Sadly, we couldn't bathe as no water (issues due to heavy rainfall). Our guide knew where to go though to bathe our feet in the hot spring water - lovely experience.
Our guide was helpful all day and kept us all safe.
I would do this trip again and highly recommend it if you want to see the beauty of the UAE away from the glitz and glamour of Dubai.
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Izabela
Mar 5, 2018
Very informative if you are... - <p>Very informative if you are interested in UAE history and traditions. Guide Naser was very good and very nice person.<br/>
Unfortunately tour is not promoted so only 4 people participate.<br/>
I would include few more attractions in the tour like camel market, souk, zoo, etc.</p>
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Climber20646541653
Jan 13, 2020
Nothing spectacular about Al Ain - You can visit Al Ain only if you have plenty of time. But I would still spend more time in Dubai. The fort and Museum was OK. The tour guide was not helpful and was rushing at every stop. We went to see camles and mountain. Nothing interesting. The trip is not worth the money.
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