Private Tour: UNESCO-listed 'Garden City' Al Ain Sightseeing with Lunch from Dubai
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Al Ain
Embark on a private tour from Dubai to the UNESCO-listed 'Garden City' of Al Ain. Explore historical sites, visit a camel market, and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Al Ain - After pickup from your central Dubai hotel, settle into your air-conditioned coach. Then, sit back and absorb the desert views as you head to Al Ain. Dubbed the Garden City for its green parks, this attractive city is fringed by the Hajar Mountains near the Oman border.
What's Included
  • Private hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusive Camel Market visit
  • Buffet Lunch or Set menu included
  • Complimentary bottled water in vehicle
  • Tours of Qasr Al Muwaiji & Al Jahili Fort
  • Private professional English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a delightful journey through the captivating and ever-evolving landscapes of the desert to reach the charming UNESCO-recognized ‘Garden City’ of Al Ain. Upon reaching, the initial visit is to Qasr Al Muwaiji, which is the birthplace of HH Sheikh Khalifa, the preceding President of UAE. Proceed next to the restored Old Palace of HH Sheikh Zayed, the inaugural ruler of Abu Dhabi and the founding President of UAE to gain a unique perspective into the local cultural customs. Make a stop at the acclaimed Al Jahili Fort to witness a permanent exhibition showcasing the brave British explorer Sir Wilfred Thesiger, who navigated Rub al-Khali, The Empty Quarter twice in the 1940s. Later on, travel to the heritage site of Al Ain Oasis where your guide enlightens you about the ancient Falaj, a subterranean irrigation system. Before visiting the largest camel market in the region, pause for a scrumptious lunch. Lastly, a final halt is taken at the base of Jebel Hafeet Mountain to examine the famous hot springs before a comfortable drive back.

  • Pickup will be in a Private suitable air-conditioned vehicle with Private Guide.
  • Children up to 5 years of age must be provided with a child safety seat. Kindly let us know if you have an infant 5 years and below joining the tour. Infant seat will be provided without any additional charges.
  • Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
  • Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
  • The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances.
  • As part of ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, some of the Tourist sites which are included in the given itinerary remain closed, so alternate visits / photo stops will be arranged.
  • Guest can discuss with our tour guide and customize the itinerary, guest have to pay directly if any additional entrance ticket applicable which is not included in the above itinerary.
  • If any given tourist sites are closed an alternate attraction in case of the venue’s closure
Location
Al Ain
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Marlene_d
Apr 14, 2024
Day trip to Al Ain and the camel market - Our guide Muhammad waseem abbas was just great! We altered the pickup time so we could do the trip from our cruise ship. Al Ain and the many interesting historic sites was just as described. Learning the history of the UAE was great. The car for 3 was very comfortable and the interesting comments made by our guide were perfect. Loved the camel market and found it one of the highlights of the excursion. I have mobility issues and Muhammad was very accommodating! The day was very long but definitely worth it especially if you like history.
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A4801upjamesp
Dec 12, 2023
Best tour of Al Ain ever! - Ram and Durgesh, the dynamic duo of tourism! Today was an amazing day and we owe it all to these two! Our drive was smooth and free of any issues and our guide maintained a truly amazing conversation with my family, answering all our many many questions and sharing with us his vast wealth of information about the UAE and its history. They were prompt, courteous, and attentive to our needs in a way you rarely see! 6 out of 5 stars!!!
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Mat
Jun 9, 2019
Mr Mathew Shaw - Great day from start to finish, prompt pick up time from hotel in Dubai, safely driven to Al Ain, had plenty of time at each sightseeing spot, expertly guided by the the very knowledgable ‘Snezhana’ Thank you for a memorable day.
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Traveler01791583565
Mar 24, 2024
Good trip with some limitations - In itself a good day trip. The date plantation is large, but there wasn't much of an "oasis" to be seen. This should be improved. It's also a shame that there was no water to be seen at the hot spring. An alternative should be looked for in this case.
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Rahfamily
Apr 18, 2019
Good trip spoiled by a huge sand storm - We took a trip out to Al Ain from Abu Dhabi and whilst it promised to be an enjoyable day, unfortunately there was a sand storm and viewing was very hampered. (Obviously not the tour operator's fault....) A number of places were interesting including the Camel Souk and Jebel Hafeet, the second tallest mountain in the UAE. Pity we couldn't see far enough in to the distance to enjoy the view. The Al Ain Museum and Fort were ok too but a long way to travel when you get a bad weather day.
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Novotny
Mar 29, 2015
The guide was excellent but as the... - <p>The guide was excellent but as the tour was taken on Monday, all museums were closed. The tour lasted 6 hours and not advertised 9.</p>
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Jt
Oct 6, 2012
This is an expensive tour and the... - <p>This is an expensive tour and the camel market and the oasis were the highlights. We would have preferred more time at the markets in fact. Could have passed on the archeological site that wasn't.</p>
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