1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

7

8

9

1

2

3

4

5

6

D E F G H

A B C D E F G H

A B C

This map is not an authority on international boundaries

Al Ain Overview1

Al Ain OverviewAl Ain is known as the Garden City, and is renowned for its oases, parks and gardens. Vast plantations of palm trees, lush gardens and landscaping adds to the beauty of the city, and there are more than 70 parks equipped with leisure and entertainment facilities. In addition, there are many tourist attractions such as forts and museums, wildlife parks and archaeological sites, festivals and sports events, green areas such as Green Mubazzarah at the foot of city’s striking landmark Jebel Hafeet, as well as the spectacular sand dunes and the Hajar Mountains just outside Al Ain. The fertile soil of the area’s five oases have attracted human settlements since ancient times. These oases have been important destinations throughout history for traders’ caravans crossing the desert to buy and sell water, dates and other agricultural products.

Forts & CastlesAl Ain is characterised by the presence of a large number of castles and forts, ancient houses, mosques and towers of various shapes – round, square or in a spiral design. All together, there are a total of 66 historical structures; some built as homes during times of peace and others for defensive purposes during wars or to protect against raids. Other historical sites were built to serve religious and educational purposes, such as mosques. These structures are spread throughout the city and its outskirts, near oases and in villages on the fringes of Al Ain. Most of the forts and landmarks have been restored in recent years in recognition of their historical importance.

Green Mubazzarah (Mabzara Al Khadhra) Following the discovery of plentiful, fresh water flowing underground in the Mubazzarah area (100-200 metres beneath the ground with capacity of 25,000 gallons per hour), the late President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan ordered the formerly dry and rocky area to be transformed into a park, which today attracts people from all over the UAE and the region to visit its greenery and naturally heated spring water. Al Ain Municipality has built a number of visitor facilities in the area, including a man-made lake, sun shades, car parks, swimming pools for men and women and one of the highest fountains in the Middle East. Visitors can go boating in the lake filled by nearby hot water springs.

0 Scale 1: 90,000 4km

07

310

2

UAE Overview2

Abu Dhabi

Ajman

Al Ain

Al Dhaid

Dubai

Fujairah

Khor Fakkan

Liwa (Mezaira’a)

Madinat Zayed

Ras Al Khaimah

Sharjah

Umm Al Quwain

0

175

160

235

145

315

350

225

165

250

165

190

175

150

60

30

125

155

365

305

70

10

15

160

150

0

135

125

215

240

270

210

220

140

165

145

30

125

75

0

150

180

335

275

105

20

50

235

60

135

0

75

65

90

425

80

80

55

50

225

365

270

425

335

505

540

xx

60

440

355

380

165

305

210

365

275

445

480

60

440

380

295

320

315

125

215

65

150

25

25

505

445

110

120

110

350

155

240

90

25

25

540

480

115

150

140

250

70

220

80

105

110

115

440

380

0

85

55

165

10

140

55

20

120

150

355

85

85

25

25

190

15

165

50

50

110

140

380

320

55

25

Abu

Dha

bi

Ajm

an

Al A

in

Dha

id

Dub

ai

Fuja

irah

Kho

r Fa

kkan

Liw

a

(Mez

aira

’a)

Mad

inat

Zay

ed

Ras

Al K

haim

ah

Shar

jah

UAE Kilometre Chart

Legend

Education

Heritage

Farm

Govt Related

Shopping

Hotel/Resort

Petrol Station

Museum/Heritage

ClinicParks/Garden

Oasis

Place of Interest

Hospital

Police Station

Highway/Road Number

Main Road/Road Number

Primary Road

Other Road

127

E22

District Border

Seasonal River (Wadi)

Country Border/Post

Tourist Information

A special map licensed to Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority. It shall not be replicated or reproduced except upon express written authorisation from Explorer Publishing.

GLUE AREA

SULTANATE OF OMAN

UNITED ARABEMIRATES

CENTRAL DISTRICTCENTRAL DISTRICT

CENTRALDISTRICTCENTRALDISTRICT

AL SAROOJAL SAROOJ

AL JAHILIAL JAHILI

AL JAHILIAL JAHILI

AL MUTAWA'AAL MUTAWA'A

SANAIYASANAIYA

SANAIYASANAIYA

DEFENCEDEFENCE

AL KHRAIRAL KHRAIR

AL MUTAREDH

SHAKHBOOT BIN SULTAN ST

SHAKHBOOT BIN SULTAN ST

SHAKHBOOT BIN SULTAN STSHAKHBOOT BIN SULTAN ST

KHALIFA BIN ZAYED ST

KHALIFA BIN ZAYED ST

ALI BIN ABI TALEB ST

ALI BIN ABI TALEB ST

KHALIFA BIN ZAYED ST

KHALIFA BIN ZAYED ST

MOH

D BI

N KH

ALIFA

ST

MOH

D BI

N KH

ALIFA

ST

KHAL

IFA

BIN

ZAY

EDTH

E FI

RST

ST

KHAL

IFA

BIN

ZAY

EDTH

E FI

RST

ST

MOH

D BI

N KH

ALIFA

ST

AL A

IN S

T

AL A

IN S

T

AL A

IN S

T

AL A

IN ST

AL A

IN ST

AL A

IN ST

ABUBA

KER

SIDDIQ

ST

KHALID BIN SULTAN ST

KHALID BIN SULTAN ST

KHALID BIN SULTAN ST

NAHYAN THE FIRST ST

OTHMAN BIN AFFAN ST

AL SALAM ST

ZAYE

D BI

N S

ULTA

N S

T

ZAYED BIN SULTAN ST

ZAYE

D BI

N S

ULTA

N S

T

ZAYED BIN SULTAN ST

ZAYED BIN SULTAN ST

ZAYED BIN SULTAN ST

SULTAN BIN ZAYED FIRST ST

SULTAN BIN ZAYED FIRST ST

Al Jahili Park

Al SilmiPark

1 Al Jahili Fort

3 Al Ain Oasis

2 Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum

4 Al Ain National Museum

5 Al Ain Central Market(Camel Market)Al Qaws SoukBawadi MallBawadi Souk

Al MutaredhPark

Al Baladiya Park

Al MudeefPark

ClockTower

PlanningJunction

MandoosJunction

GlobeR/A

Al AinJunction

Al Muraba’aJunction

Shk Zayed R/A

Deer R/A

Al Jahili R/A

Al Ain Souk

SHA’ABAL ASHKHER

SANAIYA

1 Al Ain Zoo

HAZZA BIN

SULTA

N ST

HAZZA BIN SULTAN ST

HAZZA BIN SULTAN ST

HAZZA BIN SULTAN ST

NAHYAN THE FIRST ST

NAHYAN THE FIRST ST

NAHYAN THE FIRST ST

TRUCK RD

TRUCK RD

TWAM

RD

TWAM RD

TRUCK RD

TRUCK RD

TRUC

K RD

TRUCK RD

TRUCK RD

TRUCK RD

ZAYED BIN SULTAN ST

ZAYED BIN SULTAN ST

ZAYED BIN SULTAN ST

ZAYED BIN SULTAN ST

AL KHRAIR

AL DHAHIR

SUTANATE OF OMAN

UNITED ARABEMIRATES

AL DHAHIR

DEFENCE

AIN AL FAYDAAIN AL FAYDA

ZAKHERZAKHER

AL AQABIYYAAL AQABIYYA

ZAKHERZAKHER

AL SHUAIBAHAL SHUAIBAH

NEIMANEIMA

J ebe l H

afeet

2 Al Ain Paradise Park

4 Green Mubazzarah(Mabzara Al Khadhra)

KHALIFA BIN ZAYED AL AWWAL ST

KHALID BIN SULTAN ST

KHALID BIN SULTAN ST

5 Jebel Hafeet

Zoo R/A

ZakherR/A

3 Wadi Adventure

AL MUWAIJI

FALAJ HAZZA'A

Country ProfileThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) comprises seven emirates: Abu

Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah

and Fujairah. The country is a member of the Arab Gulf Co-operation

Council (GCC), an economic grouping that also includes Bahrain,

Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Spread over 87,340 square

kilometres, Abu Dhabi is the largest of the emirates, accounting

for more than 85% of the country’s total landmass. The city of Abu

Dhabi is the capital both of the emirate and of the country. It is

the federal seat of government and home to most of the ministries

and institutions, embassies, state broadcasting facilities and oil

companies. The second city is Al Ain and, as the birth place of the

late Sheikh Zayed, has special status. The population of Abu Dhabi

emirate is currently around 1.6 million and as well as having an

estimated 9% of the world’s proven oil reserves and 4% of its total

proven natural gas reserves, is now also a bustling business and

tourism hub offering a range of attractions, hotels and resorts, and

facilities for leisure and recreation. The temperate climate and the

mystique of an Arabian adventure combine to make a visit to Abu

Dhabi an irresistible choice.

CultureArchaeological discoveries suggest that fishing communities were living onthe coast in this region thousands of years ago. Once a leading exporter of pearls, Abu Dhabi gradually turned into a major trading centre and, by the end of the 19th century, it gained a reputation for its souks on the coast. The discovery of oil in 1958 had a dramatic effect on the economy of the region, bringing the prosperity that is evident today. Modern Abu Dhabi brings together old world charm and cosmopolitan chic in a clean and safe environment. It offers a distinctive blend of east and west that appeals to all types of visitors – whether seeking the adventure of a cultural experience, an action-packed holiday or simply a relaxing escape.

DressLightweight clothing is suitable most of the year, while in winter something slightly warmer may be needed, especially in the evenings. Air conditioning in hotels, shopping centres and cinemas can be extreme, so take a sweater or jacket. Good quality sunglasses and a hat or other protection for the head are also strongly advised. Although the attitude towards dress is fairly liberal in the UAE, Al Ain is a little more conservative than the bigger cities, with the rural areas outside the city being even more so. It is especially recommended to dress more conservatively during Ramadan.

07

310

2

07

310

2

Useful Numbers

Operator 100

Directory Enquiries 181

Fire 997

Police 999

Ambulance 998/999

Al Ain Intl Airport 03 785 5555

Abu Dhabi Intl Airport 02 575 7818

Flight Enquiries 02 575 7500

Abu Dhabi Tourism &

Culture Authority 02 444 0444

Trans AD (Abu Dhabi Taxi) 600 535353

Dept of Immigration 03 762 5555

Etihad Airways Call Centre 800 2277

UAE Country Code 971

Mobile Telephones 050/055/056

Abu Dhabi 02 Ajman 06

Al Ain 03 Dubai 04

Fujairah 09 Ras Al Khaimah 07

Sharjah 06 Umm Al Quwain 06

Hotels & Resorts

Al Ain Rotana 1-F5

Al Bada Hotel & Resort 1-F1

Al Masa 1-F4

Al Masa 1 1-F4

Al Masa 1 Apts 1-F5

Asfar 1-F3

Ayla 1-F4

City Seasons 1-F4

Danat Al Ain Resort 1-H5

Green Mubazzarah Chalets 1-F8

Hili Rayhaan by Rotana 1-G3

Hilton Al Ain 1-G5

Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet 1-F8

One to One Ain Al Faida 1-E8

Parks

Ain Al Faida Park 1-E8

Al Ain Paradise Park 1-E6

Al Basra Park 1-E5

Al Foah Park 1-G1

Al Jahili Park 1-F4

Al Silmi Park 1-F4

Al Twiah Park 1-E4

Green Mubazzarah 1-F8

Al Sarooj Park 1-G5

Shopping Malls

Al Ain Central Market 1-H6

Al Ain City Centre 1-G5

Al Ain Mall 1-G4

Al Ain Souk 1-F4

Al Falah Plaza 1-F4

Al Foah Mall 1-G1

Al Jimi Mall 1-F4

Al Qaws Souk 1-H6

Al Waha Mall 1-F3

Bawadi Mall 1-H6

Bawadi Souk 1-H6

Boutik Mall 1-F5

Lulu Hypermarket 1-G4

Souk Al Zafarana 1-E4

Town Square 1-F4

Places Of Interest

Ain Al Faida 1-E8

Al Ain Central Market 1-H6

Al Ain Equestrian,

Shooting & Golf Club 1-D6

Al Ain National Museum 1-G5

Al Ain Oasis 1-G5

Al Ain Paradise Park 1-E6

Al Ain Zoo 1-F6

Al Jahili Fort 1-F5

Al Jimi Oasis 1-F3

Al Muraba’a Fort 1-G4

Al Muwaiji Fort 1-F4

Al Qattara Oasis 1-F3

Green Mubazzarah 1-F8

Heritage Village 1-F3

Hili Archaeological Park 1-G2

Hili Fun City 1-G2

Jebel Hafeet 1-G9

Mezyad Fort 1-H9

Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum 1-G5

Wadi Adventure 1-F7

Hospitals

Al Ain 1-F4

Al Sadd 1-A5

Al Waha 1-F5

Tawam 1-D5

Military 1-G5

Main Areas

Aflaj 1-H6

Ain Al Faida 1-E9

Al Aqabiyya 1-D6

Al Bateen 1-C5

Al Dahmaa 1-D4

Al Dhahir 1-H8

Al Foaa 1-G1

Al Jahili 1-F5

Al Jimi 1-F3

Al Maqam 1-C6

Al Markhaniya 1-D4

Al Masoudi 1-F3

Al Mutaredh 1-F4

Al Mutawa’a 1-F5

Al Muwaiji 1-E5

Al Qattara 1-F3

Al Salamat District 1-B6

Al Sarooj 1-G5

Al Shuwaimah 1-H5

Al Towayya 1-E3

Asharej 1-D5

Central District 1-G4

Falaj Hazza’a 1-E6

Hili 1-G2

Jebel Hafeet 1-F8

Neima 1-E7

Sanaiya 1-F6

Sha’ab Al Ashkher 1-F6

Zakher 1-E7

Al Ain Entertainment Map3 Al Ain Heritage Map4

A special map licensed to Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority. It shall not be replicated or reproduced except upon express written authorisation from Explorer Publishing.