Sohar International Airport 1 hr 17
Al Ain Oasis (18 min) This expansive urban oasis features pathways amid lush shady greenery, a cafe, museum & wildlife. Hili Archaeological park (23 min) This Bronze Age archeological site is now a lush park with play equipment, paths & historic tombs. Al Qattara Arts Centre (22 min) Center with restored traditional architecture offering programs dedicated to local arts & culture. Al Jahili Fort (17 min) Elegant fortress, built in the 1890s, featuring landscaped gardens, exhibitions & a bookshop. Qasr Al Muwaiji (18 min) This sleek palace where Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was born has guided tours & exhibits. Fun City Al Ain (24 min) Al Ain Zoo (26 min) Huge zoo & center for conservation with 197 species, plus feeding shows in naturalistic habitats. Al Ain Palace Museum (18 min) Once the home of a sheikh, this 1937 estate with a courtyard displays historic furniture & art. Souq Al Qattara (21 min) Murabba Heritage Fort (17 min) Sandy colored fort with a 3-level watchtower & battlements once used as a lookout & police station. Wadi Adventure (37 min) Aqua park with whitewater rapids, surfing, kayaking & wakeboarding facilities & a family pool. Bin Hamoodah Mosque (20 min) Hili Fun City (23 min) Amusement park, park, and roller coaster Al Ain National Museum (21 min) Museum charting life from Stone Age to pre–oil era through artifacts, antiquities & artworks. Al Ain Oasis (18 min) 1200-hectare oasis with palm plantations, walking paths, bike rentals & farming exhibits. |