Private Al Ain City Tour from Dubai
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit Al Jahili Fort
- Explore Al Ain Camel Market
- Discover Al Ain Oasis
- See Jebel Hafeet Mountain
- Enjoy local cuisine at lunch
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
After pickup from your central Dubai hotel, settle into your air-conditioned coach. 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.
After approximately 1.5 hours on the road, head for Al Jahili Fort, one of the UAE’s oldest buildings. Head inside to explore this postcard-pretty fort and learn how it was built in 1891 to protect the city’s palm groves.
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.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible; please consider this when booking.
- Infant seats are available upon request; inform the operator in advance.
- The tour duration may vary depending on traffic conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and varying temperatures.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historic sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Pickup will be in a Private suitable air-conditioned vehicle with Private Guide.
- Children up to 5 years of age must be provided with a child safety seat. Kindly let us know if you have an infant 5 years and below joining the tour. Infant seat will be provided without any additional charges.
- Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
- Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
- The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances.
- Guest can discuss with our tour guide and customize the itinerary, guest have to pay directly if any additional entrance ticket applicable which is not included in the above itinerary.
- If any given tourist sites are closed an alternate attraction in case of the venue's closure
Traveler reviews
Day trip to Al Ain and the camel market
Our guide Muhammad waseem abbas was just great! We altered the pickup time so we could do the trip from our cruise ship. Al Ain and the many interesting historic sites was just as described. Learning the history of the UAE was great. The car for 3 was very comfortable and the interesting comments made by our guide were perfect. Loved the camel market and found it one of the highlights of the excursion. I have mobility issues and Muhammad was very accommodating! The day was very long but definitely worth it especially if you like history.
Good trip with some limitations
In itself a good day trip. The date plantation is large, but there wasn't much of an "oasis" to be seen. This should be improved. It's also a shame that there was no water to be seen at the hot spring. An alternative should be looked for in this case.
Best tour of Al Ain ever!
Ram and Durgesh, the dynamic duo of tourism! Today was an amazing day and we owe it all to these two! Our drive was smooth and free of any issues and our guide maintained a truly amazing conversation with my family, answering all our many many questions and sharing with us his vast wealth of information about the UAE and its history. They were prompt, courteous, and attentive to our needs in a way you rarely see! 6 out of 5 stars!!!
Mr Mathew Shaw
Great day from start to finish, prompt pick up time from hotel in Dubai, safely driven to Al Ain, had plenty of time at each sightseeing spot, expertly guided by the the very knowledgable ‘Snezhana’ Thank you for a memorable day.
Good trip spoiled by a huge sand storm
We took a trip out to Al Ain from Abu Dhabi and whilst it promised to be an enjoyable day, unfortunately there was a sand storm and viewing was very hampered. (Obviously not the tour operator's fault....) A number of places were interesting including the Camel Souk and Jebel Hafeet, the second tallest mountain in the UAE. Pity we couldn't see far enough in to the distance to enjoy the view. The Al Ain Museum and Fort were ok too but a long way to travel when you get a bad weather day.