**Amazing Al Ain City Tour – A Great Experience from Dubai** We had a wonderful experience on the **Al Ain City Tour from Dubai**. The tour was well organized, comfortable, and a great way to explore the **Garden City of the UAE** in one day. We visited some of the most interesting **Al Ain attractions**, including the beautiful **Al Ain Oasis**, **Jebel Hafeet**, and other important sights around the city. The journey from Dubai was comfortable, and having transportation arranged made the whole experience easy and stress-free. Our driver was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the area. We also had enough time at the different stops to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and explore. If you're looking for an **Al Ain city tour from Dubai**, a **UAE sightseeing tour**, or a day trip to explore the culture, nature, and history of Al Ain, we would definitely recommend this experience. It was a memorable day and a great way to see a different side of the UAE. **Highly recommended for families, couples, and anyone visiting Dubai who wants to explore Al Ain!**
Al Ain City Tour from Dubai
At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $116 / person
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Rating
- 3.5 / 5 · 2 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Arabian Destination Tourism Dubai
Description
Explore the picturesque city of Al Ain, the traditional seat of Emirati sheikhs, on this day trip from Dubai. Travel east through the desert toward the Omani border, and admire the rugged Hajar Mountains that frame Al Ain, probably the United Arab Emirates’ most traditional city. Discover the remnants of Bronze Age settlements at Al Ain Museum; and visit the Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum, camel racetrack and livestock market. Climb Jebel Hafeet, the craggy mountain that overlooks the city, visit its hot water springs
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, and 10:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 3–90)
- $116
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Al Jahili Fort has been a cultural the focal point of activities associated with philosophy and heritage of Abu Dhabi in the Garden City. Al Jahili is one of the largest forts in the UAE and was built in the 1890s on orders from Zayed The First as the home to members of the Al Nahyan ruling family.
Qasr al-Ain or "Al Ain Palace", is one of the best-reinstated forts in the Abu Dhabi emirate. The museum showcases the everyday life in a ruler's fort when the late Sheikh Zayed and his family resided in the palace prior to 1966. The Bedouin style architecture dates back to 1937 and was converted into a museum in 1998 as a main cultural and tourist attraction.
The historic oasis sprawls across 3,000-acre and provides a unique insight into the region's inhabitants who began taming the desert 4,000 years ago. The Al Ain Oasis has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011, but only now, with the construction of an educational Eco-Centre and an extensive system of shaded pathways that wind through some 147,000 date. The site houses up to 100 different varieties of vegetation that surround the impressive oasis, with widespread plantations that are also working farms.
Al Ain's famous camel market is a wonderful immersion in traditional Arab culture. From young Arabian camels that might grow up to be racers to impressive adult camels ideal for breeding, the market is a one-of-a-kind experience to get a closer look at the animal that enjoys a special place in the Emirati heritage.
Photo stop: Rising 1,240 metres, Jebel Hafit is the emirate’s highest peak, and UAE’s second. This towering rocky height, which stands guard over Al Ain and borders Oman, is forged out of craggy limestone that has been weathered over millions of years. Significant fossil discoveries have been made in the area, which are vital pieces in the jigsaw of the city’s ancient history.
This green expanse at the foot of Jebel Hafeet is another spectacle that showcases the rich natural reserves of Al Ain. A popular hotspot for picnics and family outings, the Green Mubazzarah is packed with families out to enjoy the sun, adventurers trekking up the mountain and campers who can spend the night in tents at the base.
BOTH SIDE JOURNEY FROM DUBAI TO ALAIN AND FROM AL AIN TO DUBAI IS 3 HOURS
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
clearly mention contact number with country code to avoid any in conveniance and hotel name too
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Dubai
- Starting price $116 is close to the typical $109 for tours of similar length in Dubai
Excurgo comparison of 7,831 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Al Ain City Tour from Dubai take?
Al Ain City Tour from Dubai lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Al Ain City Tour from Dubai cost?
Prices start at $116 per person for this Dubai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Al Ain City Tour from Dubai run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, and 10:00 AM.
Can I cancel Al Ain City Tour from Dubai for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. clearly mention contact number with country code to avoid any in conveniance and hotel name too Pickup points include Ruwi Beach Hotel Apartments, Carlton Downtown Hotel.
What languages is Al Ain City Tour from Dubai offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Al Ain City Tour from Dubai worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Arabian Destination Tourism Dubai.
Reviews(2)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Where to start….. first of all this is NOT a tour, it’s a driving service to different sites in Al Ain, with no facts at all. The driver was OK, but he didn’t share any history or description about the places we were visiting. When he dropped us at the zoo, he didn’t say anything about what time we needed to go back, when asked about it, he said we needed to choose 4 places, because we needed to go back at 4 pm!!!! What???? In their description they talk about visiting 6 places. It doesn’t say choose 4 of this options…. The zoo visit describes a “famous camel market”….. there is not one camel at the zoo (the building is fantastic, the zoo lacks animals), so we told the driver and asked them to take us to the camel market, which was the highlight of the tour. Oh! I almost forgot, it says that the entrance to the zoo was included, the driver made us pay for our tickets. And since we wanted so see as much as we could, at the Al Jahili fort we hurried and when we got out, the driver wasn’t there and we had to wait for him for 15 minutes. And then he made us go get gas with him, that’s a first for me in a tour. What a joke. This is bad, don’t choose it.
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