Dubai to Al Ain – Day Trip with Culture, Tradition & Historic Highlights

Sightseeing and activities: Al Jahili Fort - Camel market - Hafit Berg - Oase Al Ain - Ruler's Palace

Pick-up location

Dubai

Tour duration

8 Hours

Private/Group

Private

Tour guide

English or choose your preferred language (German, French, Italian and Spanish).

Age

Daily

Von

AED 2,000

Pro Person

AED 2,000

Price

1 - 4 guests: 2000 AED complete price.
5 - 6 guests: 2500 AED complete price.
Additional participants at 350 AED per person.

Excursion price is based on the number of people with no distinction between adults and children.

Secure your reservation today, with no immediate payment necessary.

Overview

Al Ain Oasis City is old oasis and cultural heart of the Emirates on the former important caravan route from the UAE to Oman, with one of the world’s oldest and continuously inhabited settlements (currently around 630,000 inhabitants), Al Ain has had UNESCO World Heritage status since 2011.

Highlights

Camel racing track photo stop.
Visit to Al Jahili Fort.
Visit to the ruler’s palace.
Visit the oasis with an irrigation system.
Visit to the local market.
The top of Hafit Mountain.

Description

In the Dubai desert, you can experience modern camel racing at the Al Marmoom camel racing track. The sport is popular with locals and has deep roots in the region. The track is located next to the Al Marmoom Heritage Village and the Al Lisaili district near the Dubai Camel Hospital.

After visiting Dubai, head to the second-largest city in Abu Dhabi. In this city, you can explore Al Jahili Fort, one of the largest forts in the UAE. Built-in the 1890s at the request of Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, also known as Zayed the First, the fort served as a residence for members of the Al Nahyan ruling family.

Next, visit the old presidential palace Qasr Al Ain, which is one of Abu Dhabi’s best-preserved buildings and an important historical site in the UAE. It was the residence of the UAE’s founding father and first president, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, until 1966. The museum, which includes the palace and private residence, offers insights into the life and culture of the ruling family. The Bedouin-style architecture dates back to 1937, and the building was converted into a museum in 1998.

Al Ain Oasis City is a must-visit destination, covering 1,200 hectares and providing a glimpse into the traditional way of life of local inhabitants who began cultivating the desert 4,000 years ago. Here, you can see a traditional falaj up close and learn about this ancient irrigation system. The oasis, home to over 147,000 date palms and fruit trees, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011.

Near Al Ain Oasis City, you can visit a local market where you can buy vegetables, fruit, dates, honey, fish, meat, and groceries. The market is designed in a traditional style and offers a glimpse of life in the 1920s.

Finally, make your way to the highest mountain in Abu Dhabi, Hafit Mountain, standing at 1,249 meters. It’s the highest peak in Abu Dhabi and the second highest in the UAE. The mountain is a popular tourist destination, featuring the Green Mubazzarrah at its foot and a system of caves along its slopes. Hafit Mountain is also home to various wildlife, including bats, snakes, and foxes.

Participants

The number of participants for your registration corresponds to a VIP tour. You will not be traveling with any other guests.

Included

Hotel pick-up and return transfer.

Drinking water during the tour.

Transfer to an air-conditioned vehicle.

Your preferred tour guide language.

Entrance tickets.

Meeting Point

Hotel Lobby
Please be ready in the lobby of your accommodation at the scheduled pick-up time.

Tour duration

8 hours round trip

Pick up location

We pick you up from your centrally located hotel or apartment in Dubai.
If you are located in Sharjah, Ajman, or another emirate, we can arrange a private transfer for an additional charge.

Pick up time

8:00 AM or 9:00 AM

Payment

During the tour, you can make payments using Euro, US Dollar, Pound Sterling, or the local currency AED. Please note that only cash payments are accepted, and credit cards are not accepted. Cash withdrawals from ATMs using credit cards are possible.
If you choose to pay in Euro, USD, Swiss Francs, or AED, the amount will be converted into AED at the banks’ daily exchange rate.
Alternatively, you have the option to pay in advance by bank transfer after receiving written confirmation via email.

Important information

Please note

Tour optionally in English but you can choose your preferred language (English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish)
You have the option of tailoring the trip to your wishes.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Dubai or directly from the cruise ship in the port of Dubai, the Port Rashid, or Dubai Harbour cruise port.
The tour can be extended by 1-2 hours.
Tour as desired, soft drinks are included during the tour. Personal expenses such as lunch and a visit to the camel market are not included in the price. Museum visits included – however, museums are closed every Monday.

Important information

Within 24 hours of your booking, we will automatically send you a written booking confirmation by email.
Please check the content and make sure in particular that the date and any pick-up times are shown correctly.
Please reply briefly to say that you have received the confirmation and that the details are correct. Your reply will make the booking effective.
Payment for the tour is made in cash on site in AED, Euros, or USD dollars.
You can cancel this tour free of charge up to 48 hours before the start. A short email to us or a phone call is sufficient.