Sohar International Airport 1 hr 22
Al Ain Palace Museum (14 min) Once the home of a sheikh, this 1937 estate with a courtyard displays historic furniture & art. Qasr Al Muwaiji (14 min) This sleek palace where Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was born has guided tours & exhibits. Al Qattara Arts Centre (18 min) Center with restored traditional architecture offering programs dedicated to local arts & culture. Wadi Adventure (33 min) Aqua park with whitewater rapids, surfing, kayaking & wakeboarding facilities & a family pool. Al Jahili Park (13 min) Al Ain Oasis (14 min) This expansive urban oasis features pathways amid lush shady greenery, a cafe, museum & wildlife. Al Ain Zoo (22 min) Huge zoo & center for conservation with 197 species, plus feeding shows in naturalistic habitats. Al Ain National Museum (17 min) Museum charting life from Stone Age to pre–oil era through artifacts, antiquities & artworks. Bin Hamoodah Mosque (16 min) Al Ain Oasis (14 min) 1200-hectare oasis with palm plantations, walking paths, bike rentals & farming exhibits. Murabba Heritage Fort (13 min) Sandy colored fort with a 3-level watchtower & battlements once used as a lookout & police station. Hili Fun City (19 min) Amusement park, park, and roller coaster Hili Archaeological park (19 min) This Bronze Age archeological site is now a lush park with play equipment, paths & historic tombs. Jebel Hafeet (45 min) Home to endangered species, this mountain with caves is a popular place for hikes & picnics. Al Jahili Fort (14 min) Elegant fortress, built in the 1890s, featuring landscaped gardens, exhibitions & a bookshop. |