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faq.subtitle Al Ain

Due to its lush green oases with over 147,000 date palms, a UNESCO World Heritage site using traditional falaj irrigation system.

By car or taxi. 11.7 km mountain road with stunning views. Best at sunset for panoramic views from UAE second-highest peak.

Yes! One of the largest zoos in the Middle East. 400 hectares with over 4,000 animals including endangered Arabian Oryx.

November to March when temperatures are 20-30°C. Avoid summer (June-August) when it exceeds 43°C.

From Abu Dhabi: 1.5 hour drive (160 km). From Dubai: 1.5-2 hours (150 km). Buses and shared taxis available.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Al Ain

Visit Jebel Hafeet at sunset for stunning views of the Garden City and surrounding desert.

Al Ain Oasis is free to enter and offers a peaceful escape from the heat with over 147,000 date palms.

Always carry water! Even in winter it can reach 25°C. In summer it exceeds 43°C.

Al Ain is 37% cheaper than Dubai. Great for budget stays with day trips to Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Use Careem or Uber apps for transport. Taxi minimum fare is 12 AED.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather20°
51%5 м/с
Todayweather33°18°
Tomorrowweather32°18°
Thuweather29°17°
Friweather28°16°
Satweather32°14°
Sunweather35°18°
Monweather35°23°
24°
14°Jan
25°
15°Feb
29°
18°Mar
35°
22°Apr
40°
26°May
43°
29°Jun
44°
31°Jul
43°
32°Aug
40°
28°Sep
36°
24°Oct
30°
19°Nov
25°
15°Dec

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10 د.إ~2.7 $
Bus 10 AED, weekly pass 35 AED, monthly 95 AED. Free transfer within 60 min.
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12 د.إ~3.3 $
Minimum 12 AED. From Dubai ~350 AED. Careem and Uber available.
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location.transport.bus
10 د.إ
~2.7 $
Bus 10 AED, weekly pass 35 AED, monthly 95 AED. Free transfer within 60 min.
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12 د.إ
~3.3 $
Minimum 12 AED. From Dubai ~350 AED. Careem and Uber available.

Daily Budget

Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch
35 - 55 د.إ
~45.0 $
Restaurant dinner
120 - 180 د.إ
~150 $
Breakfast
25 - 40 د.إ
~32.5 $

Drinks

Water 1.5L
2 - 4 د.إ
~3.0 $
Coffee
12 - 20 د.إ
~16.0 $
Beer in bar
35 - 50 د.إ
~42.5 $

Street Food

Local dish
15 - 25 د.إ
~20.0 $

Fast Food

Big Mac
22 - 28 د.إ
~25.0 $

Groceries

Weekly groceries
200 - 350 د.إ
~275 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm
60 - 100 د.إ / night
~80.0 $
Hotel 2★
110 - 160 د.إ / night
~135 $
Hotel 3★
180 - 280 د.إ / night
~230 $
Hotel 4★
300 - 500 د.إ / night
~400 $
Hotel 5★
600 - 1,200 د.إ / night
~900 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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widespread

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Apple PayGoogle PaySamsung Pay

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Cards widely accepted. Cash useful for small markets and souks.

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UAE Dirham (AED). Cards accepted everywhere. ATMs widespread.

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10%

10-15% in restaurants. Round up fare for taxi drivers.

What to see

Attractions and points of interest

Jebel Hafeet
20°
Free
Nature

Jebel Hafeet

Al Ain

Al Ain Oasis
20°
Closed
Free
Nature

Al Ain Oasis

Al Ain

Al Ain Zoo
20°
Closed
AED30
Zoo

Al Ain Zoo

Al Ain