A road trip in the winter is one of the best ways to experience the UAE at its finest. Temperatures range from 13oC to 24oC between October and March that make sightseeing and outdoor activities a pleasant experience. Destinations are plentiful, and the journey to each is equally captivating. Get ready to be greeted by dunes, deserts, camels, and a cool breeze as you roll down your windows and sing along to your favorite tunes.
A road trip in UAE
So, pack all your essentials up, get your loved ones together and take a road trip to one of the most loved destinations: Al Ain.
DRIVING TO AL AIN: THE GARDEN CITY
Popularly called the Garden City, Al Ain is your ticket to escape the mundane. Al Ain is a gorgeous destination that has something for everyone, no matter what your interests are. You can take this road trip with your friends, family, partner, or even solo and rejuvenate yourself.
Al Ain, the Garden City
Here’s everything you need to know about Al Ain before you start your journey.
HOW TO GET THERE
Take the Dubai-Al Ain road, and drive for an hour and a half to reach your destination. You’ll come across beautiful green patches of palm trees and empty roads along this route.
From Abu Dhabi, Al Ain is a 160 km drive. Although you’re more likely to get stuck in slow-moving traffic on this route, there will be stretches of empty roads once you’re out of the city. You’ll get to witness painting-like landscapes of dunes and camels grazing tufts of lush green grass.
While on this drive, there are two things one must be careful about: the locals who abruptly change lanes and camels who take forever to clear the road. But even these hurdles are adventures in their own right.
WHAT TO DO THERE
Once in Al Ain, you could take a walk in the gardens or sit under a palm tree by an oasis, reading a book.
For adventure junkies, Wadi Adventure offers a wide selection of watersports: from white-water rafting to surfing. It’s the first of its kind in the Middle East, making it a must-visit place for those looking for thrills.
If you’re in Al Ain with your family, your kids would love the Al Ain Zoo, which is home to exotic animals and birds. You’ll get to witness the big cat house, which hosts lions, cougars, jaguars, leopards, a reptile house, an aquarium, an aviary, and more. While at the zoo, don’t forget to see the rare white lion and Nubian giraffe.
Al Ain also has an amusement park of its own called Hili Fun City for the kids. With various rides that are sure to keep the kids and you occupied, this amusement park is loved even by solo travelers.
There’s something for the history buffs as well: the UAE’s first curated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, one can witness the tranquility of the olden days, see a 3000-year-old irrigation system, and more. Additionally, this city is also home to many mosques and forts that are sure to leave you awestruck.
If you’re looking to just drive into the sunset with your partner, Al Ain offers a desert safari tour with a buffet dinner included. While the safari also includes a camel ride and sandboarding, the buffet comes with fire and belly dance shows.
CONCLUSION
So, whether you’re a solo traveler or traveling with loved ones, whether you’re a tourist or a citizen just looking to escape, Al Ain is the place to go. This road trip is sure to leave you astounded.
If you’re looking for a car to take on this trip, you could easily rent one from ekar, a self-drive mobility solution. It is the most convenient way to rent a vehicle without the fuss of paperwork. It has a ‘no commitments’ policy, which allows you to cancel or switch vehicles as per your needs. With ekar, going on a road trip is as easy as booking, finding, and unlocking your vehicle.
So, is the Garden City going to be your next road trip destination?
