Enjoy a great day out, passing fascinating and ever-changing desert scenery enroute to the beautiful UNESCO-listed 'Garden City' of Al Ain. On arrival the first visit is to Qasr Al Muwaiji, birthplace of HH late Sheikh Khalifa, former UAE President. Visit the award-winning Al Jahili Fort next to view a permanent exhibition dedicated to the intrepid British explorer Sir Wilfred Thesiger, who crossed Rub al-Khali, The Empty Quarter twice in the 1940s. Afterwards, head to the heritage site of Al Ain Oasis where your guide informs you about the ancient Falaj, an underground irrigation system. Before stopping at the region’s largest camel market stop for a delicious lunch. Later a final stop is made at the foot of Jebel Hafeet Mountain for a closer look at the popular hot springs before a pleasant drive back.
• Your centrally located Dubai hotels. • For guests staying in any Private Residence or Villa in Dubai, a pick-up can be arranged from any nearby hotel. • For Transit guests, pick-up can be arranged from any nearby Airport Hotel ( without luggage) >> Departure time: - Between 07:45 am and 08:15 am approximately
After pickup from your central Dubai hotel, settle into your air-conditioned car. 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.
On arrival the first visit is to Qasr Al Muwaiji, birthplace of HH late Sheikh Khalifa, former UAE President. Visit the award-winning Al Jahili Fort next to view a permanent exhibition dedicated to the intrepid British explorer Sir Wilfred Thesiger, who crossed Rub al-Khali, The Empty Quarter twice in the 1940s.
Next, stretch your legs around Al Ain oasis to see the simple-but-ingenious falaj channels. Snaking overground between the palms, take a closer look at the channels and learn they have been used to irrigate local plantations for thousands for years.
Before stopping at the region’s largest camel market stop for a delicious lunch at a 4 star hotel Later a final stop is made at the foot of Jebel Hafeet Mountain for a closer look at the popular hot springs before a pleasant drive back.
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