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Great Emirati tour guide, Amena
Very informative tour and big thanks to our tour guide, Amena, who managed every details of the tour professionally! I highly recommend her if you are looking for an Emirati tour guide.
Private Al Ain tour with Emirati Guide
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At a glance
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Price from
- $250 / person
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 15 reviews
- Languages
- AR, EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tour by Emirati
Description
Story at the edge of the Empty Quarter, of an oasis surrounded by the desert dunes and on the side of Jabal Hafeet. Alain, the green city, features more than 14700 palm trees on a form of oases scattered across the ancient town. Hence, the city has been inhabited since 4000 BC, as shown through agrological sites in some part of town. Moreover, and during your tour, our Emeriti guides will take you to Alain Palace, showing the traditional sheiks residential. Moreover, you will not miss the camels market, as well as jabal Hafeet, to see the panoramic view of the city.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult
- $250
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Al Ain's famous and family-friendly camel market is a wonderful place in which to immerse yourself in traditional, authentic Arab culture – and also take a few fantastic photographs. From young Arabian camels that might grow up to be racers to beautiful adult camels ideal for breeding, the market is a one-of-a-kind experience offering a closer look at the animal that enjoys a special place in Emirati heritage. The market is located 15km away from downtown Al Ain, Abu Dhabi’s lush garden city and heritage heartland, and is a stark contrast from the big city, with trading taking place in the morning. However, it’s usually possible to see the herded animals all day long.
Al Ain Museum
History buffs will fall in love with this charming museum that tells the story of the UAE’s ancient history. This is the oldest museum in the UAE, established in 1969 under the leadership of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the UAE and affectionately known as Father of the Nation. Built to chart the history of Al Ain from the Stone Age through to the foundation of the UAE in 1971, the museum houses artefacts recovered from the many archaeological sites scattered across the region, including flint tools and arrowheads dating back to the sixth millennium BCE.
Oasenstadt Al Ain
Al Ain Oasis covers 1,200 hectares and provides a unique insight into the region's inhabitants who began taming the desert 4,000 years ago. Located in the centre of Al Ain, the oasis is a 90-minute drive away from the capital and free to enter. Here, visitors can get up close to a traditional falaj, an ancient irrigation system that today nourishes local grasslands and over 147,000 date palms and fruit trees.
Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum
Al Ain Palace is one of the best-rxeinstated museum in Abu Dhabi. and an important historical site in the UAE. It was home to the Founding Father of the UAE and the first President of the country, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who lived here with his family until the late sixties when he moved to Abu Dhabi. The palace and private residence provide insights into the lives and culture of both the ruling family and the community until the country’s transformation after the discovery of petroleum. The oldest building in the palace dated back to 1937. The palace was renovated in 1998 and opened its doors as a tourist and cultural museum in 2001. The museum opened its doors to visitors in 2001 and continues to celebrate the UAE’s rich history, preserving its links to the present and the future. A contrast of modern design elements and traditional Emirati influences can be seen throughout the property.
Al Jahili Fort
Since opening its gates in 2008, Al Jahili Fort – set in Abu Dhabi's lush garden city of Al Ain, about an hour and a half away from the capital – has been a focal point of activities associated with the philosophy, culture and heritage of Abu Dhabi. Al Jahili is one of the largest forts in the UAE, built in the 1890s on the orders of Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, also known as Zayed the First, as the home to members of the ruling Al Nahyan family.
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Transport by private vehicle
Not included
Food and drinks
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all travelers from any location inside Abu Dhabi City.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
15 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Al Ain tour with Emirati Guide take?
Private Al Ain tour with Emirati Guide lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Private Al Ain tour with Emirati Guide cost?
Prices start at $250 per person for this Abu Dhabi 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 Private Al Ain tour with Emirati Guide run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Private Al Ain tour with Emirati Guide 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. We pick up all travelers from any location inside Abu Dhabi City. Pickup points include Kingsgate Hotel Abu Dhabi, OYO 416 Home 2101,3102,5201.
What languages is Private Al Ain tour with Emirati Guide offered in?
The experience is available in AR, EN, ES.
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 wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Al Ain tour with Emirati Guide worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tour by Emirati.
Reviews(15)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Amazing Tour
Amazing day out of regular. Hidden forest in middle of desert, being away from city centre of Dubai - Abu Dhabi make me just speechless. Few of us in private tour, which was very comfortable people were very nice and friendly, made us feel like family. Learned and seen a lot which includes the pearl of UAE, history, Sheikh Zayed "father & leader" and culture. Weather was great, I would highly suggest this tour to family, friends even for couple. don't miss the hidden heart of UAE where is only found in AL Ain.
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We booked a tour thru website, their representative in the enail service. Upon his recommendation, we booked the Al Ain.
We booked a tour thru website, their representative in the enail service. Upon his recommendation, we booked the Al Ain. He is an outstanding representative for your company and we highly recommend him. He has deep knowledge of the area and the best tours. The next day we met our tour guide and driver, Saleh . He too is outstanding and made every minute informative. We believe that we could not have had a better guide and highly recommend him.
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Amazing
Thank you Houda you are a great guider. You are kind and beautiful clever girl, I recommend visitors to be guid by her, she is very polite and managed our trip well.she have strong knowledge about UAE culture. I enjoyed... Thank you houda
Operator response
Thanks for your review. Houda is one of the best guides in Al Ain we are glad that you enjoyed your tour
S
Personalized and friendly
I've done a lot of activites in Abu Dhabi, attended a few tours and this one was definitely the better one! Houda, Maryam and Ali where very friendly and I didn't expect 3 people for a one person tour. And from a financial perspective, this was almost half the price of the other private tours. Overall very pleased and clearly Houda takes her job very seriously and wants to make the best tour possible. Thank you!
Operator response
We like to give special tours to our customers and the we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with the three guides. thanks for your review.
J
One of the best trip
One of my friend suggested me her as the best local guider Houda. She is one of a kind, she is very punctual and managed our trip so well. a great person with good sense of humor and she has a brief knowledge about UAE culture.i am very satisfied. Thank you houda for making our trip memorable.
Operator response
Thanks for your review. We are happy to provide you with the best service and exceptional guides
Y
Great experience
After this tour program, I gained a lot of experience about uae culture and knowledge of uae development. One ofhe have good communication skills and knowledge about UAE history. I feel very fresh after this trip. Everyone should try this tour program once in their life.
Operator response
thanks for your review. We make sure every guest have this fresh and positive feelings about UAE after their tours with us.
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Visite
Hiara tours were amazing. I emailed them to see if we could tailor a tour to go exactly where we wanted and they accommodated straight away and was very easy to communicate with. From the minute Ali picked us up from our hotel he was a pleasure to spend time with. He was not only very knowledgeable, he was great company. I couldnt recommend Ali highly enough. When we come back to UAE we will definitely be booking another tour through Ali. If you want a really enjoyable tour
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
We ensure that the tours we gave are tailor made to the customer needs and requirements. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour planned for you.
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visit
I'dI like to appreciate Huda for her support and her kindness for her tour which was in Abu Dhabi last week she took us to sheikh zayed mosque and Emirates museum it was really a great experience with Hiara office highly recommended
Operator response
Thanks for your review. We are proud of our guide Houda. Thanks for recommending this tour
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العين
I actually made the booking during the Holy Ramadan period. While it was difficult to arrange a private tour, Hiara was able to make everything happen. They were able to arrange a tour with an Emarati femal guide. It was such an amazing tour that I got to understand so much about Al Ain, the Oasis of UAE. What a beautiful city it is.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thanks for reviewing the tour. We believe that Ramadan is a unique season to see the Islamic and Emirati culture. We are glad that we met your expectations
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