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Al Ain Full Day Trip from Abu Dhabi with Lunch
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $225.42
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 9 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the picturesque city of Al Ain on a day trip from Abu Dhabi. Travel through the desert to the ‘Garden City,’ framed by the rugged Hajar Mountains. Chart the city’s history at Al Ain National Museum; visit the Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum; and witness the water channels that irrigate the palm groves. Gain insight into traditional life at the markets and camel race circuit; and admire city views from nearby Jebel Hafeet mountain. Dip your feet into Al Ain’s springs and seal your trip with an included buffet lunch.
- Day trip to Al Ain from Abu Dhabi with a local guide
- Explore the UAE’s oasis “Garden City,” known for its green parks
- Visit Al Ain National Museum and Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum
- See the traditional falaj water channels amid the oasis palms
- Travel up Jebel Hafeet mountain for epic city views
- Walk around a food market, camel racetrack and mountain springs
- Savor a buffet lunch of international cuisine at a 4-star hotel
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
See Al Ain’s old falaj— mud-built overground waterways used by farmers for irrigation—on this trip.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Drinks with lunch (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
08:30 AM
Pickup details
Emirates Tours and Safari LLC is a company based in Abu Dhabi and our pickup locations are within Abu Dhabi only. Unfortunately, we do not offer pickup from Dubai or any other emirates except Abu Dhabi. We offer pickup from any Hotel, Shopping Malls in Abu Dhabi.
What To Expect
Leave your central Abu Dhabi in the morning by air-conditioned coach, and travel through the desert toward Al Ain, located near the UAE-Oman border.
Often dubbed the ‘Garden City,’ this picturesque town is one of the UAE’s oldest and lies at the foot of the craggy Hajar Mountains. During your journey, hear about Al Ain’s past, and how the discovery of ancient tools and burial mounds nearby has revealed that people settled here as far back as in Bronze Age times.
Pass the lush gardens and tree-lined avenues on the outskirts as you head for Al Ain National Museum. Go inside and enjoy a tour of the historical exhibits and some of the Bronze Age relics displayed nearby.
Drive to the intriguing Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum, home of the UAE’s late founder, His Highness Sheikh Zayed. Step inside to ogle the beautiful interiors, art gallery, meeting rooms and gardens.
Then, visit three top Al Ain attractions — the camel racing circuit and the livestock market and food market — for a peek into the daily rituals and dealings of its citizens.
See the ‘falaj’ channels dug to transport water around the date palms, and hear how this simple system has been used to irrigate crops for thousands of years.
Drive the winding roads up the high slopes of Jebel Hafeet, the 4,098-foot (1,249-meter) mountain that towers over Al Ain. Stop here to drink in the bird’s-eye views over the city and the surrounding peaks.
Then, head back down to the hot springs in the foothills. Soak up the gorgeous scenery and perhaps cool your toes in the springs. Then, relax over lunch at a local hotel. Dig into buffet dishes such as grilled meat and fish, and enjoy drinks at your own expense.
Your experience finishes with a drop-off back at your Abu Dhabi hotel.
Often dubbed the ‘Garden City,’ this picturesque town is one of the UAE’s oldest and lies at the foot of the craggy Hajar Mountains. During your journey, hear about Al Ain’s past, and how the discovery of ancient tools and burial mounds nearby has revealed that people settled here as far back as in Bronze Age times.
Pass the lush gardens and tree-lined avenues on the outskirts as you head for Al Ain National Museum. Go inside and enjoy a tour of the historical exhibits and some of the Bronze Age relics displayed nearby.
Drive to the intriguing Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum, home of the UAE’s late founder, His Highness Sheikh Zayed. Step inside to ogle the beautiful interiors, art gallery, meeting rooms and gardens.
Then, visit three top Al Ain attractions — the camel racing circuit and the livestock market and food market — for a peek into the daily rituals and dealings of its citizens.
See the ‘falaj’ channels dug to transport water around the date palms, and hear how this simple system has been used to irrigate crops for thousands of years.
Drive the winding roads up the high slopes of Jebel Hafeet, the 4,098-foot (1,249-meter) mountain that towers over Al Ain. Stop here to drink in the bird’s-eye views over the city and the surrounding peaks.
Then, head back down to the hot springs in the foothills. Soak up the gorgeous scenery and perhaps cool your toes in the springs. Then, relax over lunch at a local hotel. Dig into buffet dishes such as grilled meat and fish, and enjoy drinks at your own expense.
Your experience finishes with a drop-off back at your Abu Dhabi hotel.
Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Al Jahili Fort
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Camel Souk (Pass By)
Jebel Hafit
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Louisa M
Our tour was outstanding in every way. Our guide picked us up at our hotel. There were only 4 of us which allowed our guide to create the perfect tour. His knowledge of history and the most important areas to see was amazing. He even took the time to take us out into the beautiful desert and to see the camels being trained to race. I totally encourage anyone with an interest in touring this beautiful and fascinating place to book this tour.
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126 reviews
Andrejs_S, Jan 2023
Places to see- old oasis and old royal palace - one can enjoy. Something different for foreigners id camel market. Butifull views from Jebel Hafid and nice hot spring. In short - full day which we enjoed.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
It's great to hear that you had an enjoyable full day Al Ain trip. Thanks for sharing your positive experience. We're thrilled that you had a memorable time and appreciate your recommendation. We hope to have the chance to serve you on another tour soon!
Angela_S, Nov 2022
Nice day tour. a little expensive for what’s offered, but the only one to book as a single traveler.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
We are delighted to hear about your pleasant experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback. I'm hoping to see you again soon.
Sajidul_S, May 2022
Awesome day out at Al Ain away from the city bustle full of culture and heritage with a hearty lunch. Amer was a great abd we even got to see some big sand dunes on the way back
Response from Host, May 2022
Hi Sajidul,
We would like to thank you for taking time in giving your feedback with your experience with Emirates Tours! its our pleasure to know that you have enjoyed the Al Ain tour, I am glad that your appreciates Amer's help in creating a remembrance of your experience with us. Looking forward to see you again.
Stanislawa_M, Apr 2022
Views from the mountain were really panoramic. the camel market was interesting and the knowlegable driver/guide.
Marco_D, Dec 2019
Nice tour to Al Ain. The guide was really nice and supportive.
The place Al interesting. The trip to Jebel Hafeet turned to be disappointing. We just stopped somewhere along the way to the top for a photo shoot. Not impressive at all.
Lunch was buffet but not bad.
The oasis is also pretty standard.
All in all, a nice way to spend a day outside Abu Dhabi.
Explorer35340133509, Jun 2019
Was a very good day.Driver was very informative.Saw many interesting places.Lunch provided was very good.So all in all despite the heat a good day
Thomas_B, Dec 2018
it was good to get away into the country for a day. We were lucky enough to be in time for a camel race, and the camel market was interesting. Bit disappointed by the Oasis and palace - not quite the desert experience we were expecting as they are in the middle of the new city!
HILARY_B, Nov 2018
Good day with excellent guide. No water at the hot springs and no time for the camel race track but otherwise good value.
Louisa M, Apr 2018
Our tour was outstanding in every way. Our guide picked us up at our hotel. There were only 4 of us which allowed our guide to create the perfect tour. His knowledge of history and the most important areas to see was amazing. He even took the time to take us out into the beautiful desert and to see the camels being trained to race. I totally encourage anyone with an interest in touring this beautiful and fascinating place to book this tour.
Julie S, Feb 2018
This is a great tour because it's outside of the cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai....It seemed, in a sense, to be a more authentic experience because of the emphasis on the natural landscape - from the Oasis, to the dunes, to the climb up the mountain. You get a sense of how royalty lived pre-oil, or shortly after the discovery of oil with the visit to Sheikh Zayed's former home before he became president. And, if you have kids - they'll like it. I went alone with my kids who are 5 and 8.
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