The Garden City - Al Ain City Sightseeing with Lunch

General information

Destination
Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Program details

Enjoy a great day taking in the sights of the beautiful UNESCO-listed 'Garden City' of Al Ain. En route watch the fascinating and ever-changing desert scenery.



On arrival visit the renovated Old Palace of H.H. late Sheikh Zayed, former ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE's founding President. Next visit the award-winning Al Jahili Fort to view the permanent exhibition dedicated to the intrepid British explorer, Wilfred Thesiger who crossed Rub al-Khali, The Empty Quarter twice in the 1940s. Thereafter a visit to UAE’s oldest Al Ain National Museum reveals artefacts from the 6th Century BCE. Head to the heritage site of Al Ain Oasis where your guide informs you about the Falaj, an ancient underground irrigation system.



Afterwards enjoy a photo session at the local camel market, the largest in the region before stopping for a delicious lunch. Later you will make a final stop at the foot of Jebel Hafeet Mountain for a look at the popular hot springs before a pleasant drive back.