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Baniyas public park
Open till 10:00 PM
The Abu Dhabi City Municipality is engaged in developing designs of four public parks at Baniyas city,
Qasr Al Muwaiji
Open till 07:00 PM
The historic Qasr Al Muwaiji – birthplace of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE – has been lovingly restored to its former glory and from November 16 will be reopened to the public as a museum and permanent exhibition. Located in the centre of the Al Ain, Qasr al Muwaiji is an impressive structure that has watched over the oasis for over a 100 years. Built in the early 20th century, this simple but striking building was originally used as a diwan (a council or seat of governance) and as a place for the community to congregate.
The picturesque Al Jahili Fort is one of the UAE’s most historic buildings. It was erected in 1891 to defend the city and protect precious palm groves. The former headquarters of the Oman Trucial Scouts, the force that protected the mountain passes and kept inter-tribal peace, it also served as a residence for the local governor. It is set in beautifully landscaped gardens, and visitors are encouraged to explore it. An Al Ain landmark, the fort has been carefully restored and now houses a permanent exhibition of the work of British adventurer Sir Wilfred Thesiger (whom the locals affectionately refer to as ‘Mubarak Bin London’) and his 1940s crossings of the Rub Al Khali (The Empty Quarter) desert.
Al Ain Safari
Near RotanaMagnificently positioned against the imposing backdrop of Jebel Hafeet, the Al Ain Safari has been carefully crafted out of the desert environment. At 217 hectares it is one of the world’s largest man-made African Safaris and home to a range of native African animals and 2500 plants.
Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club
Near Fatima College of Health SciencesIn the shadow of the soaring Jebel Hafeet heights, this is our Oasis City’s first 18-hole facility and a fantastic environment in which to play golf and absorb the recuperative majesty of the emirate’s second-largest city