Al Ain

After spending a few days in the city, we decided to venture out of Dubai and made a day trip to Al Ain. For a price of 20 dirhams per person, you can take a bus from Dubai and reach Al Ain in less than 2 hours. We have read that Al Ain offers a great retreat to people who want to get away from the intense heat in Dubai.

Upon arrival in Al Ain, we booked a taxi to go to the places we want like the Oasis, Al Ain Zoo where they have a good breed of Arabian and African antelope and many other kinds of animals from exotic countries. We also went to Jebel Hafit or Hafit Mountain which should offer a panoramic view of Oman and other parts of UAE from the summit when the sky is clear. The roads uphill are very steep and winding. To our disappointment , we hardly see any nice views as the air was too sandy and dusty. The Green Mubazzarah park and holiday chalets at the foot of the mountains are a favourite spot for Arab families.