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Al Ain Sightseeing Tour – The Garden City
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Leave the futuristic 21st century skyline of Dubai behind you as you head across the desert to the oasis city of Al Ain, one of the oldest settlements in the region.-
Pick up and drop off from all major Dubai hotels
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Guided sightseeing tour to Al Ain and the oasis village of Buraimi
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Services of an English-speaking guide
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Lunch
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Luxury Air-conditioned coach or minibus transportation
Your day starts with a fascinating 90-minute drive through the ever-changing desert scenery to Al Ain. Built on an oasis, this stunningly green city is also known as the ‘Garden City' and stands out like a verdant emerald in the heart of the hostile desert. Once a key stop on the Caravan route to Oman, the settlement dates back thousands of years and was originally a cluster of small villages around the fresh water springs. Visit Al Ain Museum – one of the most important museums in the UAE where you can see artifacts from the famous nearby excavation, ancient Arabic manuscripts and royal treasures. Also pass by the archeological Hili tombs dating back 5000 years, surrounded by a marvelous botanical garden. Continue with a trip to the largest camel market in the UAE where dealers from around the Gulf come to buy and sell these extraordinary “ships of desert before heading to the nearby oasis village of Buraimi at Omani territory, where you enjoy lunch. Experience the life of yesteryear as you take a stroll through this historic village with its old forts and 2000-year old Falaj irrigation system that provides the fresh spring water that feeds the date plantations. Afterwards, see the archeological Hili tombs dating back 5000 years, surrounded by a marvelous botanical garden and other archaeological discoveries.
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- Drinks with lunch - these can be purchased locally
- Optional gratuities
Casual. Dress according to the weather for that day.
The United Arab Emirates has conservative dress traditions. Swimwear should be confined to the beach and hotel pools. Men and women should ensure shoulders and knees are covered when in public, especially in souks, shops and villages.
Please note: This tour requires a minimum 4 persons to operate. If there are less than 4 persons in your party you will placed with other bookings.
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