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Al Ain, the fourth-largest city in the United Arab Emirates, is known as the Garden City with its roads lined by 147,000 date and fruit trees. In recent years, it has become one of the world's foremost tourism destinations. Welcoming hundreds of thousands of tourists annually with its authentic city center, historical forts, unique Arabian architecture, and luxurious tourist facilities, the city's history dates back to 3000 B.C. Al Ain is the only location in the United Arab Emirates listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city experiences high temperatures, reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius, between June and August during the summer. The best times to explore the city, which has stormy and rainy winters, are between October and April when the weather is pleasant.
For those interested in discovering new cultures, Al Ain is a paradise. At the peaks of Jebel Hafeet (Hafeet Mountain), you can capture unique desert and oasis photos. You can also watch camel races, an important part of Arab culture, on a luxurious 10-kilometer track. If you seek adventure in the city, you can join the Al Ain Oasis walks, known for its wide paths surrounded by 150,000 date palm trees and famous for its water channels used for 3000 years.
Wadi Adventure Park, one of the world's largest water parks, is a popular destination for families with children in the city. The park offers various sports such as surfing in 3-meter artificial waves, canoeing, white-water rafting, and river rafting. The expansive Al Ain Zoo, known for its colossal size, is another tourist spot where families can get up close to lions, jaguars, and many endangered animals. Hili Fun City, one of the largest and most popular theme parks in the United Arab Emirates, offers massive roller coasters and an Olympic ice rink for families with children to enjoy a fun day.
History and culture enthusiasts should visit the Al Ain National Museum located in the Sultan Bin Zayed Fort, the Hili Archaeological Park listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List with artifacts from the Bronze Age and Iron Age, Qasr al Muwaiji Fort showcasing Emirati fort architecture, and the enchanting Al Ain Palace Museum.
In Al Ain, where there are dozens of 5-star hotels, world-renowned restaurants, and massive shopping centers, it's also possible to find budget-friendly hotels near the city center. Transportation to the city, located just a 90-minute drive from Abu Dhabi, is commonly done by air, and Al Ain Airport (AAN) offers direct or connecting flights from many cities worldwide.