Al Qattara Oasis & Arts Centre
واحة القطارة
A small World Heritage oasis north of the city, where the restored Qattara Fort has become an arts centre with Iron Age remains inside.
Al Qattara Oasis is one of the six oases of Al Ain. It is smaller than Al Ain Oasis but quieter, and its falaj irrigation channels are still in use. Beside the oasis, the restored Qattara Fort has been turned into an arts centre offering calligraphy, pottery and music classes. Under a glass floor inside the fort, burial and building remains from the Iron Age, about 3,000 years old, are preserved. Admission is free, and opening hours are short. It pairs well with a visit to Hili Archaeological Park on the same day.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00, open Friday afternoons
Nearby sights
- Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Mosque
- Qasr Al Muwaiji
- Al Jahili Fort
- Al Ain Oasis
- Al Ain Palace Museum
- Hili Archaeological Park
- Al Murabba Fort
- Hili Fun City