Al Ain is just an hour’s drive from Dubai and hosts a huge range of amazing natural scenes as well as some of the lushest greenery in the country. 

The natural oasis is home to some of the UAE’s richest heritage and culture – it was originally home to bedouin tribes during summer as humidity was lower. 

Aloft Al Ain has also just opened, offering the funkiest (and affordable!) accommodation in town – making it the PERFECT time to hit up the Spring City. 

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Here’s what you want to hit up while you’re exploring Al Ain. 

1 Jabal Hafeet 

We couldn’t really start a list without including Abu Dhabi’s highest peak, AND one of the most exhilarating roads in the UAE. Wind up the mountainside, taking in the stunning views – and once you top it, just chill, and have a picnic. 

2 Al Ain Zoo

The UAE’s best zoo, Al Ain Zoo has a huge host of beautiful animals, on  huge spans of land (400 hectares in fact).. The conservation project houses all kinds of animals including rhinos, Arabian antelopes, and the almost extinct white lion. 

3 Wadi Adventure 

Home to one of the UAE’s most EPIC waterparks, Al Ain is all about sports and outdoors. Wadi Adventure sprawls with river-rapids, with a wave pool and is the ultimate in adrenaline. 

4 Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum

Get an insight into how the Father of the UAE, HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nayhan lived, with the Palace Museum. You can explore the beautiful grounds, see into the quarters of the royal family, and learn all about the origins of the UAE. 

5 Aloft Al Ain

The trendy hotel has just flung open its technicolour doors right next to the Hazza Bin Zayed Sports Stadium, and has Al Ain’s only rooftop bar – which has breathtaking views of the Al Ain skyline. 

It’s worth the trip in itself, and is in prime position to help you get up to all kinds of activities! 

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Aloft Al Ain

Perfectly set in the heart of the oasis city of Al Ain, Aloft Al Ain is a stylish addition to the up-and-coming Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium development.

 Minutes away from the city’s exciting attractions, our hip-new hotel features buzzing public spaces and four innovative restaurants & lounges.

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