You no longer have to imagine because after being named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, Al Ain Oasis has been open to the public since 2016.
The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation recognises all of Al Ain's oases for their importance as repositories of genetic resources, biodiversity and cultural heritage.
Al Ain Oasis is a sprawling 1,200 hectares site located in the centre of Al Ain, with vast walkways, winding through thousands of lush date palms, fruit trees and it has an ancient irrigation system.
How To Book
You won’t need to buy a ticket for this oasis, as entry is free for the public.
For any enquiries about your visit to Al Ain Oasis, you can contact them in advance on
+971 (03) 711 8251.
When To Go
Al Ain Oasis is open daily 8am – 6:30pm.
How To Get There
Al Ain Oasis is located almost 160 kilometres away from Abu Dhabi at Hessa Bint Mohamed Street, Al Mutawaa in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi and it is close to Al Ain Palace Museum.
There is parking available about 5 minutes walk from the main gates of Al Ain Oasis.
In front of the main gates there is also a permanent mini oasis sculpture.
There are 3 different entrances at Al Ain Oasis, but they recommend that you enter via their main gates. Below is one of the other entrances to Al Ain Oasis.
Tips For Your Visit
Whilst Al Ain Oasis is open all year round, the best time to visit is in the cooler months between October to April.
You can walk or cycle around Al Ain Oasis. Should you wish to cycle, you can rent a bike on an hourly basis from their main gates.
What To Expect
We didn’t go inside the Mosque at Al Ain Oasis, but we did see a few people walking up to this building.
It took us nearly 2 hours to walk around Al Ain Oasis, but we sat down a few times along the way to enjoy the view of the sun in between the palm trees!
What's Unique
Al Ain Oasis is the UAE’s first curated UNESCO World Heritage site visitor experience and is also Al Ain’s largest Oasis.
The Verdict
This was a beautiful place to visit amongst nature.
We loved spotting the fruit trees amongst the date palms and seeing parts of their ancient irrigational system.
There are a lot of shaded spots along the walkways too.
Al Ain Oasis really is perfect for the whole family to enjoy!
Sounds like fun? Don’t just take our word for it, experience it for yourself.
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Above prices & information correct as of October 2021.
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