Al Ain Oasis
واحة العين
A date-palm oasis of about 1,200 hectares in the city centre, irrigated by ancient falaj channels that water more than 140,000 palm trees. It is the core of a World Heritage Site.
Al Ain Oasis was the first site in the UAE to be inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It contains about 147,000 date palms of more than a hundred varieties, still watered by ancient falaj channels that bring water from the mountains. The oasis has several entrances, and the eco-centre by the east gate explains the falaj system and date-palm culture. Shaded paths through the palm groves are cool and quiet. Entry is free, and you can rent bicycles or electric carts to tour the area. The light is best in the early morning and late afternoon.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Al Ain Palace Museum
- Al Jahili Fort
- Al Ain National Museum
- Al Murabba Fort
- Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Mosque
- Qasr Al Muwaiji
- Al Ain Zoo
- Al Qattara Oasis & Arts Centre