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Al Ain Tours: The 13 Best Trips to the Garden City

13 tours  ·  from $89

Al Ain sits inland against the Omani border, with oases, a fort and Jebel Hafeet above it. These 13 are compared on which sights fit in a day, what lunch adds and whether the run is from Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

Al Ain Full Day Trip from Abu Dhabi with Lunch - Al Ain National Museum and the early UAE
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Al Ain Full Day Trip from Abu Dhabi with Lunch

1.Al Ain Full Day Trip from Abu Dhabi with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · from $270Our pick

Travel from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain with a local guide, visiting the National Museum, oasis falaj channels, camel and food markets, Jebel Hafeet, and mountain springs. Lunch is included, drinks are extra, and Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum is currently closed for renovation. Small groups may be possible, though the maximum is 30.

“This is a must do ,full day out brilliant guide ,lovely buffet lunch .stops for tea or coffee on way and back ,mountain views incredible”

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Al Ain Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner - Starting at 3:00 pm from Al Ain
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Al Ain Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner

2.Al Ain Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $89Best value

Start at 3:00 pm with hotel pickup from Al Ain, then ride a 4WD across the dunes for sunset, camel riding, sandboarding, and falcon photos. At a traditional fort-style camp, enjoy Arabic coffee, tea, dates, a buffet dinner, fire and belly dance shows. Guides such as Yousef and Achmed have earned strong praise.

“This was a really great experience, in particular the dune bashing! Nice people, great location in the desert, well organised!”

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Al Ain City Sightseeing tour with Lunch from Dubai - Qasr Al Muwaiji and the story of modern Al Ain
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Al Ain City Sightseeing tour with Lunch from Dubai

3.Al Ain City Sightseeing tour with Lunch from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $204

Leave Dubai at 7:30 am for Al Ain, the UAE’s Garden City. Visit Qasr Al Muwaiji, Al Jahili Fort, Al Ain Oasis, a camel market, and hot springs near Jebel Hafeet. Lunch, bottled water, hotel pickup, and a guide are included. Guides such as Nimesh and Yana have been praised for helpful commentary.

“The Al Ain tour started off with full sun above the sky. Owe tour guide was very informed, it was like he was a human wikipedia. The city is Known as the Garden City. We went to the Al Ain Museum was very interesting, this is one of the most important museums in the UAE. Then we went to a traditional falaj irrigation system were fresh spring water is found. Great Tour.”

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8 Hours Al Ain City Tour without lunch - Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum, currently closed
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8 Hours Al Ain City Tour without lunch

4.8 Hours Al Ain City Tour without lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $104

Spend about eight hours exploring Al Ain from Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup, drop-off, water, and a guide such as Sadiq. Visit Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain Oasis, Al Jahili Fort, Green Mubazzarah, the camel race track, and selected museums. Palace and National Museum access may be closed, while the camel market costs extra.

“Sadiq was an excellent driver/guide. It is one and a half hours each way to Al Alain from Abu Dhabi so it was a long day. However, we saw some varied and interesting places which made it worthwhile. The view from the mountain top was great and the old architecture at the fort and palace were most interesting.”

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Al Ain Oasis Tour

5.Al Ain Oasis Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $111

Travel from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain by air-conditioned coach or minivan with a driver-guide. Visit Al Ain Oasis, Al Ain National Museum, Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum, Jebel Hafeet, and Green Mubazzarah. The day lasts about 10 hours, includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and allows up to 30 people.

“Very very Good Driver and guide Sheik Zhayn Palace and Top of the mountain jebel were very intresting And a lot of Fun at camel market Thanks”

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Al Ain Tour from Abu Dhabi - Al Jahili Fort begins the cultural story
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Al Ain Tour from Abu Dhabi

6.Al Ain Tour from Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $232

Travel from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain in an air-conditioned vehicle with a multilingual guide. Visit Al Jahili Fort, Sheikh Zayed Palace, the oasis, camel market, Jebel Hafeet, and Green Mubazzarah. Lunch and hotel pickup are included, though museum closures and a long drive can affect the day.

“Pick up fine and guide and driver very pleasant. 2.5 hours journey to Al Ain. Arrived at the outskirts of the city and the driver and guide got completely lost. There was no sat nav in the vehicle but one of the passages used his phone. Driver Read more”

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Full Day Al Ain tour with Lunch from Dubai - Inside Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum
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Full Day Al Ain tour with Lunch from Dubai

7.Full Day Al Ain tour with Lunch from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · from $95

Travel from Dubai to Al Ain for about nine hours with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver guide, multilingual audio, and lunch at a luxury hotel. Visit Al Jahili Fort, Sheikh Zayed Palace, the oasis area, camel market, Jebel Hafeet, and Green Mubazzarah. Guide Naser has received especially warm praise, though the day can feel rushed.

“Un Ville de « banlieue » de Aboudabi. Musée pas pire. La bouffe est époustouflante. Notre guide était parfait”

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Full Day Al Ain City Tour with Lunch - The Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum adds a personal story
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Full Day Al Ain City Tour with Lunch

8.Full Day Al Ain City Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $139

Travel from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain in an air-conditioned vehicle for an eight-hour day of mountain views, oasis paths, forts, museums, a camel market, and lunch. The group can reach 15 people, with a seven-seater for groups of up to six. Driver Sadiq has been praised for careful driving and keeping water on hand in extreme heat.

“This was a great all day tour to Al Ain to see the historical royal family buildings from the past, the beautiful oasis, and fabulous view from the nearby mountaintop. As well, the buffet lunch was excellent.”

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Al Ain City Tour from Dubai - National Museum: start with Al Ain’s older story
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Al Ain City Tour from Dubai

9.Al Ain City Tour from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $150

Travel from Dubai to Al Ain in an air-conditioned coach or minivan with a guide, visiting the National Museum, Sheikh Zayed Palace, oasis, camel market, Green Mubazzarah, and Jebel Hafeet. Guides such as Bilal have earned praise for clear explanations, careful driving, and giving you time at each stop.

“The whole experience of seeing the camel market, going to the top of the mountain, seeing the fort, the dates farm and much more my husband and I didn’t expect to see all that it was all very beautiful an experience we will never forget and most of all learn about the culture of the country.”

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Private Sunrise Quad Bike in Dubai-Al Ain Road - Getting ready for the one-hour quad bike ride
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Private Sunrise Quad Bike in Dubai-Al Ain Road

10.Private Sunrise Quad Bike in Dubai-Al Ain Road

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $98

Meet at Big Red Motor Bike Rental on Dubai-Al Ain Road at 5:30 am for a private one-hour quad bike ride into the deep desert. Your guide adjusts the pace to your skill, and you may visit a camel farm. Quad bike, helmet, and water are included. Hotel pickup costs extra.

“A great experience, two guides and seven riders, we were well looked after. Quad bikes were all 400cc, a bit older/well-used…but save for one mechanical issue, all were reasonably well maintained.”

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Al Ain Garden City Tour From Dubai - Al Ain Oasis and the old irrigation system
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Al Ain Garden City Tour From Dubai

11.Al Ain Garden City Tour From Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $195

Travel from Dubai to Al Ain in a small-group vehicle with hotel pickup, then visit Al Ain Oasis, historic forts and museums, the camel market, Al Ain Zoo, and Jebel Hafeet. Driver-guides such as Akbar provide local context, though the pace can feel brisk and lunch is not included.

“If you want a day away from the bustle of Dubai this is a good option. The zoo is small but lovey, the views for Jebel Hafit are interesting. The palace and National Museum provide a good insight into the local history. The Camel Souq had some good photo ops. Our guide was very accommodating knowledgeable.”

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Private Garden City Tour with Zoo Ticket at Al Ain - Climbing Jebel Hafeet for the big view
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Private Garden City Tour with Zoo Ticket at Al Ain

12.Private Garden City Tour with Zoo Ticket at Al Ain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Travel from Dubai to Al Ain with your own private group, beginning at Al Ain Zoo and continuing to Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain Oasis, Al Jahili Fort, and Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum. The tour starts at 9:00 am, lasts about eight hours, includes zoo admission, and offers pickup and mobile tickets.

“Amazing, I enjoyed everything specially Burj Khalifa Tour was very very nice also, Marina Cruise Dinner and Dessert safari.”

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Private Tour: Full Day Al Ain City Tour From Dubai - The drive from Dubai and the camel-racing country
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Private Tour: Full Day Al Ain City Tour From Dubai

13.Private Tour: Full Day Al Ain City Tour From Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $185

Leave Dubai at 9 a.m. for a private, air-conditioned day trip to Al Ain with an English-speaking guide. See the oasis, camel market, National Museum, Palace Museum, Al Jahili Fort, and Jebel Hafeet. Guides such as Shah and Azeez have been praised for flexible stops and useful local context. Children aged 1 to 12 are listed as free.

“Excellent tour lots of history. Less tourists than in Dubai. Shah was a great guide / driver well worth the time and money. The camel track was more interesting than I expected. Good timing as there were training for upcoming races”

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