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Al Ain, meaning ‘spring’, stands true to its due to vast reservoir of underground water. It is situated in the region of Al-Buraimi oasis that comes in the territory of Oman. It is the second major city in the emirate and is only 160 km away from Abu Dhabi. Al Ain is al the birthplace of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first President of the UAE. |
Until September 16 2006, Al Ain and Buraimi Oasis enjoyed open border and functioned as one. The UAE government decided to close the border and now all the individuals are required to clear immigration formalities before entering or leaving the UAE.
The archaeological excavations at Al Ain suggest that the history of city is almost 3000 years old. Founded at the foot of the Jebel Hafit Mountain, the highest mountain peak in the UAE, the city has transformed into the cultural hub of the emirate. The city is home to the University of Emirates, largest museum in the whole country and the oldest irrigation channel in the world.Also called the ‘Garden City’, it is famous for greenery, parks and fountains.
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The city has acclaimed international recognition for its continuous positive efforts towards environmental endeavors. It was the proud recipient of the ‘Nation in Bloom Award 1998’ given in honor of the annual Al Ain Flower Show. The year 2003 is remarkable for the city because it signed a protocol with the UNESCO to preserve and enhance its cultural richness and one day may enter the list of prized World Heritage Site. |
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Al Ain is one of the greenest cities in the whole of Arabia. Developed under the planning and vision of Sheikh Zayed, the city is jeweled with several aesthetically designed roundabouts, boulevards and low-rise buildings. Each roundabout in Al Ain is special offering unique display of sculpture, landscape and water flow. The tree-lined avenues are not only shelter from the bright sun but also provide beauty to the city. Al Ain is dotted with almost 65 manicured gardens each having a unique style. It has now become famous as a holiday resort for the people of the UAE as well as the tourists.
Al Ain has an international airport to provide instant connectivity with the outside world. The best times to visit Al Ain is during the winters when one can explore the ancient archaeological sites, enjoy all the uniquely designed roundabouts, relish the picturesque gardens and visit the hot springs in Jebel Hafiz.
By: Shuchita Bist
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