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1 Al Ain Overview 0 Scale 1: 90,000 4km

UAE Kilometre Chart

Ras Al Khaimah
Madinat Zayed
Khor Fakkan

(Mezaira’a)
Abu Dhabi

Fujairah

Sharjah
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Ajman

Al Ain

Dhaid

Dubai

Liwa
Abu Dhabi 0 175 160 235 145 315 350 225 165 250 165 190
Ajman 175 150 60 30 125 155 365 305 70 10 15
Al Ain 160 150 0 135 125 215 240 270 210 220 140 165
Al Dhaid 235 60 135 0 75 65 90 425 365 80 55 50
Dubai 145 30 125 75 0 150 25 335 275 105 20 50
Fujairah 315 125 215 65 150 25 25 505 445 110 120 110
Khor Fakkan 350 155 240 90 180 25 540 480 115 150 140
Liwa (Mezaira’a) 225 365 270 425 335 505 540 xx 60 440 355 380

Madinat Zayed 165 305 210 80 275 445 480 60 440 380 85 320
Heritage Heartland
2 Ras Al Khaimah 250 70 220 80 105 110 115 440 380 0 85 55 2
A vital green oasis which was once on the caravan route from the UAE to
Sharjah 165 10 140 55 20 120 150 355 295 85 25 25 Oman, Al Ain (meaning ‘The Spring’ in Arabic) is fed by natural waters
Umm Al Quwain 190 15 165 50 50 110 140 380 320 55 25 originating in the rocky heights that surround it. Set among lush oases
and towering palm plantations, the ‘Oasis City’ is the emirate’s heritage
heartland, one of the world’s oldest continually inhabited settlements,
Legend and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Immerse yourself in the emirate’s history and culture by visiting Al
Heritage E22 Highway/Road Number Hotel/Resort Ain’s many forts, learning about a 3,000 year old falaj irrigation system,
Museum/Heritage
Education 127 Main Road/Road Number exploring its museums and taking a trip to the prehistoric tombs at Hili,
Hospital
Shopping Primary Road
Clinic
known to be over 4,000 years old. Head towards the towering Jebel
Parks/Garden Other Road
Police Station
Hafeet – the emirate’s tallest peak – and enjoy breath-taking views of the
Oasis Country Border/Post
Petrol Station
city while driving up one of the world’s most incredible roads.
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5 5 Adventure and Family Fun in the ‘Oasis City’

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kayaking and surf facility built in the foothills of the majestic Jebel
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it makes a great day out for water sports enthusiasts and families.
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guests can bring their own equipment, rent or buy gear from the
resort’s shop.
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attractions for all ages, a family show amphitheatre, picnic and play
areas.
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species considered endangered. Visitors can enjoy feeding the giraffe
treats such as carrots or lettuce. Designed in the style of a local farm,
the ‘Elezba’ petting zoo lets families feed and play with sheep, goats,
camels, llamas, chicken and ducks, enjoy camel riding or picnic in a
designated area.

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Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club

The Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club (AESGC) – a lush,
sporting haven nestled under the Oasis City’s imposing Jebel Hafeet
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environment in which to absorb the recuperative majesty of the
emirate’s second-largest city.
To ensure a consistent challenge, the picturesque, tranquil, Par
71 front nine is compelling, visually scenic, yet a relatively short
9 9 challenge. With water in play on 12 holes, this stern but decidedly
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nine-hole, par three Academy Course – the ideal spot for a
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Country Profile Culture Useful Numbers Hotels & Resorts !L"ASRA0ARK  % 4HE-ALLUC   & *EBEL(AFEET4OMBS  ' Al Maqam 1-C6
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) comprises seven emirates: Abu !RCHAEOLOGICALDISCOVERIESSUGGESTTHATØSHINGCOMMUNITIESWERELIVINGON Operator 100 !IN!L&AYDAH  % !L&OAH0ARK  ' 4OWN3QUARE  & -EZYAD&ORT  ( Al Markhaniya 1-D4
Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah the coast in this region thousands of years ago. Once a leading exporter of $IRECTORY%NQUIRIES  !L!IN2OTANA  & !L*AHILI0ARK  & Places Of Interest 3HEIKH:AYED0ALACE-USEUM  ' !L-ASOUDI  &
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Council (GCC), an economic grouping that also includes Bahrain, ENDOFTHETHCENTURYITGAINEDAREPUTATIONFORITSSOUKSONTHECOAST !L-ASA  & Hospitals !L-UTAWAlA  &
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kilometres, Abu Dhabi is the largest of the emirates, accounting region, bringing the prosperity that is evident today. Modern Abu Dhabi !L3ADD  ! !L1ATTARA  &
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FORMORETHANOFTHECOUNTRYlSTOTALLANDMASS4HECITYOF!BU brings together old world charm and cosmopolitan chic in a clean and !L7AHA  & Al Salamat District 1-B6
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Dhabi is the capital both of the emirate and of the country. It is safe environment. It offers a distinctive blend of east and west that appeals 4AWAM  $
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the federal seat of government and home to most of the ministries to all types of visitors – whether seeking the adventure of a cultural &LIGHT%NQUIRIES    Al Ain Central Market 1-H6 !L!IN:OO  &
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and institutions, embassies, state broadcasting facilities and oil experience, an action-packed holiday or simply a relaxing escape. Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority 03 764 2000 Al Ain Mall 1-G4 !L*AHILI&ORT  &
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companies. The second city is Al Ain and, as the birth place of the Trans AD (Abu Dhabi Taxi)  !L!IN3OUK  & !L*IMI/ASIS  &
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late Sheikh Zayed, has special status. The population of Abu Dhabi $EPTOF)MMIGRATION  !L&ALAH0LAZA  & !L-URABAlA&ORT  '
Lightweight clothing is suitable most of the year, while in winter something !IN!L&AYDA  % Central District 1-G4
emirate is currently around 1.6 million and as well as having an (ILTON!L!IN  '
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ESTIMATEDOFTHEWORLDlSPROVENOILRESERVESANDOFITSTOTAL slightly warmer may be needed, especially in the evenings. Air conditioning -ERCURE'RAND*EBEL(AFEET  & &ALAJ(AZZAlA  %
in hotels, shopping centres and cinemas can be extreme, so take a sweater 5!%#OUNTRY#ODE  !L*IMI-ALL  & !L1ATTARA/ASIS  & !L"ATEEN  #
proven natural gas reserves, is now also a bustling business and -UBAZZARAH#HALETS  & Hili 1-G2
or jacket. Good quality sunglasses and a hat or other protection for the -OBILE4ELEPHONES  Al Qaws Souk 1-H6 'REEN-UBAZZARAH  & Al Dahmaa 1-D4 *EBEL(AFEET  &
tourism hub offering a range of attractions, hotels and resorts, and Al Ain Equestrian,
facilities for leisure and recreation. The temperate climate and the head are also strongly advised. Although the attitude towards dress is fairly Abu Dhabi 02 Ajman 06 Shooting & Golf Club 1-D6 Bawadi Mall 1-H6 (ERITAGE6ILLAGE  & !L$HAHIR  ( Neima 1-E7
mystique of an Arabian adventure combine to make a visit to Abu liberal in the UAE, Al Ain is a little more conservative than the bigger cities, Al Ain 03 Dubai 04 Parks Bawadi Souk 1-H6 Hili Archaeological Park 1-G2 !L&OAA  ' 3ANAIYA  &
Dhabi an irresistible choice. with the rural areas outside the city being even more so. It is especially &UJAIRAH  2AS!L+HAIMAH  !IN!L&AYDAH0ARK  % Lulu Hypermarket 1-G4 (ILI&UN#ITY  ' !L*AHILI  & 3HAlAB!L!SHKHER  &
recommended to dress more conservatively during Ramadan. Sharjah 06 Umm Al Quwain 06 Al Ain Paradise Park 1-E6 !L*IMI  &
Souk Al Zafarana 1-E4 *EBEL(AFEET  ' Zakher 1-E7