Al Ain

Worth seeing in and around Al Ain

10 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Hazza bin Zayed Stadium

   The Hazza bin Zayed Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, located in the city of Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi, the UAE. It is the home stadium of Al-Ain FC of the UAE Pro-League. The stadium holds 22,717 spectators and opened in 2014.

   5.1 km · multi-purpose stadium in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Sheikh Khalifa International Stadium

   Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Al Ain, the United Arab Emirates.

   2.2 km · Football stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE · Wikipedia
3. 03
   United Arab Emirates University

   United Arab Emirates University is a public research university located in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1976 by the country's first President, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, it is the oldest university in the United Arab Emirates and offers courses in various subjects up to graduate school.

   2.4 km · university · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Tahnoun bin Mohammed Stadium

   Tahnoun Bin Mohamed Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is one of the home grounds of Al Ain Club.

   6.9 km · Stadium Tahnoun bin Mohammed · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Al Ain National Museum

   Al Ain Museum is a museum located in the city of Al Ain, in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Established in 1969, it is the oldest museum in the UAE and focuses on the archaeology, history, and traditional culture of the Al Ain region.

   3.1 km · museum in the UAE · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Al Ain Zoo

   Al Ain Zoo, also "Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort" [1] or simply "Al Ain Wildlife Park",[3] is a 400-hectare zoo located in the foothills of Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. It is primarily composed of ungulates and herbivores, such as Arabian antelopes.

   3.6 km · zoo in eastern region of Abu Dhabi, the UAE · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Al-Jahili Fort

   Al-Jahili Fort is a 19th century fort in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The fort was built in 1891 in Al-Jahili Oasis by Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan for the protection of date palm farmers.

   1.2 km · fort in the UAE · Wikipedia
8. 08
   Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque

   Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque, also known as Al Ain Grand Mosque, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Grand Mosque, or simply the Sheikh Khalifa Mosque, is the largest mosque in the city of Al Ain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and one of the largest mosques in the United Arab Emirates. Open to the public since 12 April 2021, it is named after Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who was the Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the United Arab Emirates from November 2004 until his death in May 2022.

   2.1 km · Mosque in Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE · Wikipedia
9. 09
   Sheikha Salama mosque

   The Sheikha Salama Mosque is a mosque in the city of Al Ain, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Formerly the largest mosque in use in the city, it is named after Sheikhah Salamah, mother of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the father of Sheikh Khalifa.

   2.8 km · mosque in Al Ain, United Arab Emirares · Wikipedia
10. 10
    Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al-Buraimi

    The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is a Friday mosque in Al-Buraimi, in the Sultanate of Oman; and the largest mosque in Al-Buraimi.

    7.2 km · mosque in the Sultanate of Oman · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

Al Ain has several sites that would be of interest to tourists:

1. 01
   Jebel Hafeet

   The second tallest mountain in the United Arab Emirates (1350 m), Jebel Hafeet is surrounded by flat plains on three sides, which afford spectacular views, especially at sunset.

2. 02
   Al Ain Museum and Fort

   On Al Ain Street (or "Main Street" as the locals call it), this fort was built to protect the oasis from raiders.

3. 03
   Al Ain Oasis

   The biggest of several oases in the region, the oasis is made up of thousands of date palms.

4. 04
   Hili Archaeological Park

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Things to do

There is also a large zoo and safari park in Al Ain that is quite popular with visiting tourists.

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Where to eat

Al Ain is host to a wide range of palates and ethnicities when it comes to cuisine. Lebanese/Arabic food is usually cheapest; hotel restaurants usually the most expensive. The city is home to all manner of fast food like McDonald's and Hardees, but there is little for most people to eat at those places. Some of the best and cheapest food in the city can be found at its many Indian restaurants.

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Getting to Al Ain

Airports

Al Ain (AAN), 15 km · Suhar (OHS), 91 km · Al Maktoum (DWC), 97 km

Stations

Buraimi Airport, 5.5 km

• Dubai(Jebel Ali) → Al Ain

  114 km · quickest by road, 2h 39m · AED30–42
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• Abu Dhabi → Al Ain

  141 km · quickest by road, 1h 58m · AED32–45
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• Fujairah → Al Ain

  118 km · quickest by road, 2h 22m · AED33–47
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