Location: Al Ain
Top Things to do in Al Ain
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Al Ain, Emirate of Abu Dhabi
Al Ain is the Garden city of this Arab nation, an oasis town located next to the Omani town of Buraimi. Al Ain is famous for its lively, bustling Camel Souk, attracting breeders and buyers from all over the UAE, including merchants and shepherds from the Al Rashaidah tribes. Other worthwhile sites are Jebel Hafeet, the second tallest mountain in the UAE; the Al Ain Museum and Fort, built to protect the oasis from the raiders when Sheikh Zayed ruled the Eastern Region; and the Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort. The Al Ain Oasis is the biggest in the region with thousands of date plams.
Restaurants in Al Ain
1. St. Mary's Catholic Church
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
2. La Dolce Vita
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
With an Eco Friendly, Vintage Chic backdrop, La Dolce Vita presents the perfect place to unwind in the garden or take part in our many activities on offer. Regular classes include Yoga, Capoeria, Arts and Music as well as a plethora of events being held there is something for everyone. We offer classes at different times throughout the day to ensure everyone has the chance to indulge.
3. Al Naeem Spa
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
Rediscover your precious skin by an ancient Arabian opulence at our Al Naeem Spa, where the authentic traditional Moroccan Hammam, with lukewarm Steam and unique Black Soap, will pamper you by our professional hammam experts. Nonentity has understated luxury quite like Al-Naeem Spa, it is standing out among the city’s other hammams as the only authentic & traditional hammam.
Reviewed By safieraaaaaa
Just experienced a wonderful Royal morrocan hamman and candle massage with Sanaa. Very professional and so calming hands. Thank you Sanaa. Definitely will come back ✨✨✨
4. Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum
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4.5 based on 489 reviews
Reviewed By confuzzled2 - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
If you appreciate history and culture, plan in spending 1 to 1½ hours exploring this massive palace in its early years of hunting. It feels like going back into the innocent years when money had no meaning or purpose, when life was simple yet accommodated. My husband and I spent 1-1½ hours exploring each room, absorbing the lifestyle in a desert that became an Oasis because of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan. What you see today in the UAE, began with Sheikh Zayed , a very humble man, the one the Emirates greatly admired and finally call "The father of the UAE." Why? Because of his relationship with each tribe and the respect he earned from their tribal leaders, he united these tribes and with their support formed what is now The United Arab Emirates. He believed in the younger generation spending time with the older ones preserves the memories, he believed in Education for his people. I'm not an Emirate, I'm Polynesian, but I so admire the late Sheikh Zayed!
5. Bawadi Mall
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4.5 based on 141 reviews
6. Al Ain Mall
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4.5 based on 161 reviews
Al Ain Mall is Al Ain’s premier shopping and leisure destination opened as early as 2001. Soon, it became an integral part of Al Ain’s identity and daily life. The Mall has got a decade-long success story as it enviably upholds supremacy in both retail and entertainment. Built over an area exceeding 2,500,000 Sq.ft. Al Ain Mall is home to 350 world-renowned shops and 60 restaurants and cafes unique only to Al Ain Mall. The city’s top entertainment facilities can be found in the mall including the first full-sized ice rink made of real ice; bowling and billiard center & Grand Cineplex. The glamorous mall hosts more than 12 million visitors a year, 55% of which are UAE nationals. In addition to the wide-ranging choices in fashion offered by celebrated regional-international brands, delectable selection of restaurants & Cafes the Mall also offers soothing comforts and outstanding convenience by providing more than 3,000 covered parking spread over 3 basement levels.Al Ain Mall also enjoys unique privileges like “the only mall named after the City-Al Ain” “the only mall located in the downtown and closest to the Omani border”. Also with its expansive architecture, striking angular façade reflecting the historical significance and heritage of Al Ain, the Mall is one of the favorite tourist destination in Al Ain.Known as the “ever-active mall” Al Ain Mall runs year-round promotions and campaigns offering luxurious grand prizes that make the shopping a truly rewarding experience.
Reviewed By A7413FIandrewn - Dumfries, United Kingdom
It is a great place for shopping and a variety of good eating places. One can have the usual take ways and sumptuous dining in luxurious restaurants according to one's budget. There is a big supermarket and many places for shopping for clothing and perfumes. A small ice-link for children is also available on the ground floor. The mall is located close to the city center.
7. Qasr al Muwaiji
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By alex198876 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Recently opened the previous year it gives an interesting insight in His Highness Sheikh Khalifa’s birth place and early years as well as Al Ain history ... good interactive computer displays as well as the residence he grew up in ... great black and white video of Sheikh Zayed with his people at a camel race as well as amazing footage of him driving a large American “ Cadillac” in the dunes as if it was a 4WD !!! Closed Mondays
8. Al Ain National Museum
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4.0 based on 222 reviews
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Reviewed By TiChatte - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Visited here many, many times...was my go to place on a Friday, after worship and lunch. Would get there and roam around in the adjoining oasis, then visit the museum. This was a place to bring people visiting me in Al Ain too. Interesting photographs of the royal family and shows the transformation of the UAE from small town oasis to the mega-metropolis it is now. Great place to visit! Beautiful gardens and spaces.
9. Wahat Hili Mall
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4.0 based on 22 reviews
