About Al Ain

Al Ain is a lush green oasis city located approximately 160km east of the capital of the United Arabic Emirates, Abu Dhabi, and 140km South of Dubai. Sitting at the foot of the Hajar mountain range, Al Ain's reputation as the 'Garden City' is due to the 10,000 hectares of green land that comprise its parks and gardens.

Translated to mean 'The Spring', Al Ain is the second largest city in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and the birthplace of the late and much loved Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father and first president of the United Arab Emirates.

The city is steeped in history and home to some of the most important archaeological discoveries in the country, many of which are on display at the Al Ain National Museum. It also has a variety of shopping malls and entertainment venues such as the Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort. The city also hosts some of the UAE's most acclaimed annual events, such as the Al Ain Aerobatic Show held at the Al Ain International Airport.