Al Ain City Sightseeing tour with Lunch from Dubai
At a glance
Al Ain City Sightseeing tour with Lunch from Dubai is a 8h private experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operated by Odyssey DMC. Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 36 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $204 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in a Private Vehicle, Buffet Lunch or Set menu, Infant seat below 5 years old.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Enjoy a great day out, passing fascinating and ever-changing desert scenery enroute to the beautiful UNESCO-listed 'Garden City' of Al Ain. On arrival the first visit is to Qasr Al Muwaiji, birthplace of HH late Sheikh Khalifa, former UAE President. Visit the award-winning Al Jahili Fort next to view a permanent exhibition dedicated to the intrepid British explorer Sir Wilfred Thesiger, who crossed Rub al-Khali, The Empty Quarter twice in the 1940s. Afterwards, head to the heritage site of Al Ain Oasis where your guide informs you about the ancient Falaj, an underground irrigation system. Before stopping at the region’s largest camel market stop for a delicious lunch. Later a final stop is made at the foot of Jebel Hafeet Mountain for a closer look at the popular hot springs before a pleasant drive back.
What's included
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in a Private Vehicle
- Buffet Lunch or Set menu
- Infant seat below 5 years old
- Visit Qasr Al Muwaiji & Al Jahili Fort
- Professional tour Guide in selected language
- Bottled water in the coach
- Camel Market & Al Ain Oasis visit
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
After pickup from your central Dubai hotel, settle into your air-conditioned car. Then, sit back and absorb the desert views as you head to Al Ain. Dubbed the Garden City for its green parks, this attractive city is fringed by the Hajar Mountains near the Oman border.
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Stop 2 · 1h
On arrival the first visit is to Qasr Al Muwaiji, birthplace of HH late Sheikh Khalifa, former UAE President. Visit the award-winning Al Jahili Fort next to view a permanent exhibition dedicated to the intrepid British explorer Sir Wilfred Thesiger, who crossed Rub al-Khali, The Empty Quarter twice in the 1940s.
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Stop 3 · 1h
Next, stretch your legs around Al Ain oasis to see the simple-but-ingenious falaj channels. Snaking overground between the palms, take a closer look at the channels and learn they have been used to irrigate local plantations for thousands for years.
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Stop 4 · 1h
Before stopping at the region’s largest camel market stop for a delicious lunch at a 4 star hotel
Later a final stop is made at the foot of Jebel Hafeet Mountain for a closer look at the popular hot springs before a pleasant drive back.
Meeting point
• Your centrally located Dubai hotels.
• For guests staying in any Private Residence or Villa in Dubai, a pick-up can be arranged from any nearby hotel.
• For Transit guests, pick-up can be arranged from any nearby Airport Hotel ( without luggage)
>> Departure time: - Between 07:45 am and 08:15 am approximately
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pickup will be in a Suitable vehicle on sharing basis from different hotels.
- Children below 5 years old must be seated in a child seat while traveling in any kind of vehicle in UAE. If you have a child below 5 years joining the tour, please mention in the remarks.
- Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised. Hats are advisable when in direct sunlight.
- Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period. We recommend all our guests to take adequate precaution.
- The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances.
- If any given tourist sites are closed an alternate attraction in case of the venue's closure
- Guest can discuss with our tour guide and customize the itinerary, guest have to pay directly if any additional entrance ticket applicable which is not included in the above itinerary.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Al Ain City Sightseeing tour with Lunch from Dubai take?
The experience lasts about 8h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $204 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off in a Private Vehicle; Buffet Lunch or Set menu; Infant seat below 5 years old; Visit Qasr Al Muwaiji & Al Jahili Fort; Professional tour Guide in selected language; Bottled water in the coach.
Where does it start?
• Your centrally located Dubai hotels. • For guests staying in any Private Residence or Villa in Dubai, a pick-up can be arranged from any nearby hotel. • For Transit guests, pick-up can be arranged from any nearby Airport Hotel ( without luggage) >> Departure time: - Between…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 36 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Dubai.