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The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Al Ain, Emirate of Abu Dhabi
Al Ain is the Garden city of this Arab nation, an oasis town located next to the Omani town of Buraimi. Al Ain is famous for its lively, bustling Camel Souk, attracting breeders and buyers from all over the UAE, including merchants and shepherds from the Al Rashaidah tribes. Other worthwhile sites are Jebel Hafeet, the second tallest mountain in the UAE; the Al Ain Museum and Fort, built to protect the oasis from the raiders when Sheikh Zayed ruled the Eastern Region; and the Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort. The Al Ain Oasis is the biggest in the region with thousands of date plams.
Restaurants in Al Ain
1. Jebel Hafeet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,669 reviews
Reviewed By RunningRick76 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
I’ve camped and hiked into Jebel Hafit many times and truly enjoy the mountain. It’s the only mountain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and one of the highest in the country. The 12 km road has over 60 turns, very well maintained and has many areas to park which also have playgrounds. There is a lookout and restaurant at the very top along with the palace and the 4 star hotel The Mercure is about 3 kilometers from the top. The Mercure Hotel is a great place to spend the night with a great restaurant next to the pool called the Eden Rock with amazing views. At the base of the northern tip is the Green Mubazarah and oasis type green grassy areas with hot spring for both men and women (currently closed due to COVID-19. From the springs I’ve hike into the interior of the mountain following trekking signs and white dots to find my way. Fossils and quartz seams can be found if paying attention. From the east side I’ve stayed at the Jebel Hafit Desert Park at the “bubble tent” camping grounds. From there the desert park has well marked trails that run the length of the mountain, from Oman to the south to the oasis in the north. We have hiked into the mountain from the camping grounds and found large seashell fossils all over the place. We once spotted a large Arabian fox running up the mountain, it was quite the sight! I look forward to returning time and time again!
2. Al Ain Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,369 reviews
Reviewed By MarwanHadhrami - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
We have decided to give Al Ain Zoo Safari a chance to try and it definitely was an excellent idea! The ticket grants an entry for the Zoo attractions plus the SUV ride into the Safari experience which take around 45-60 mins. The ticket must be bought in advance through their official website and it will cost AED 1050 for 6 people (who can get into the SUV) and this includes Giraffe feeding which the kids loved the most. The experience was fun and we totally enjoyed the day and it was one to remember.
3. Jahil Park
4. Al Jahili Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Ehvah
sometime last year after work with my fiance we usually do our workout routine here such as jogging, stretching, relaxing / picnic. It is very accessible place in Al Ain, and if your up to any activities this is the good place, walking distance to Al Falah Mall, and even in choitram where people or most Filipinos do their groceries and there is even starbucks if you needed coffee to add to your relaxing.
5. Green Mubazzarah
6. Oasenstadt Al Ain
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 491 reviews
Reviewed By X8568DEsteveb - Hot Springs Village, United States
We had a little trouble finding the Oasis via Google - it is just down the road (less than 200yards) from the original home of Sheik Zayed. We had a snack at the small Oasis restaurant before walking through the maze of stone roads/paths. They have 2 and 4 person bike rentals which looked like fun but we decided to walk. It may have been about a 2 mile walk to get a good feel for the Oasis.
7. Hili Archaeological Park
8. Lake Zakher
9. Jebel Hafeet Beehive Tombs
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
Approximately 5,000 years ago, in the shadow of the steeply rising, 1,160-metre Jebel Hafeet mountain, early inhabitants of the Al Ain region chose its northern and eastern slopes for a series of tombs for their dead. Hundreds of tombs have been found in this area, with artefacts at the tombs showing trade links with ancient Mesopotamia
10. Jebel Hafeet Beehive
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 2 reviews
Approximately 5,000 years ago, in the shadow of the steeply rising, 1,160-metre Jebel Hafeet mountain, early inhabitants of the Al Ain region chose its northern and eastern slopes for a series of tombs for their dead. Hundreds of tombs have been found in this area, with artefacts at the tombs showing trade links with ancient Mesopotamia
