Al Ain

Zoos & aquariums

Al Ain Zoo

Al Ain Zoo is a large zoo at the foot of Jebel Hafeet, home mainly to herbivores such as oryx and gazelles. Rare species like white lions and Nubian giraffes can also be seen here.

Museums & galleries

Al Ain National Museum

Al Ain National Museum is the oldest museum in the United Arab Emirates, standing next to Sultan Fort on the eastern side of Al Ain Oasis. Visiting alongside the historic fort offers a good look at the region's history.

Temples & religious sites

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque

The Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mosque is a large mosque in Al Ain, in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, ranking among the largest in the UAE. It has been open to the public since 2021, allowing visitors to explore its grand Islamic architecture.

Heritage & monuments

Hili Archaeological Park

Hili Archaeological Park in Al Ain preserves Bronze Age ruins. Walking among the traces left by ancient inhabitants, you can sense the region's long history.

Castles & palaces

Al-Jahili Fort

A 19th-century fort in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, built in 1891 to protect date palm farmers. It later served as a defensive stronghold and is now open to visitors as a tourist attraction.

Temples & religious sites

Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al-Buraimi

This mosque in Al Buraimi is used for Friday prayers and is the largest in the region. It offers a look at Omani religious architecture and worship practices.

Temples & religious sites

Sheikha Salama mosque

A mosque in Al Ain that was once the largest in the city. It is named after Sheikha Salama, mother of Sheikh Zayed, the founding father of the UAE.

Castles & palaces

Qasr Al Muwaiji

Qasr Al Muwaiji is a fort in Al Ain, UAE, and the birthplace of Sheikh Khalifa, Ruler of Abu Dhabi and the UAE's second president. It's also a historic site once used as a base by Sheikh Zayed, the founding father of the nation.