Al Ain, UAE

Al Ain is a city within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi at the border with Oman. Al Ain translates to The Spring, likely because it is at an inland oasis, or more accurately, 7 close together oases. (The 1st picture was taken in the largest oasis.)
There is evidence of civilization here going back at least 8,000 years. Some of the earliest evidence are the tombs at Hili, one of which is shown in pictures 2&3. The carving seems to show 2 people and 2 oryxes. This archaeological site is also a city park.
The next 4 pictures are in the restored Al Jahili Fort. This fort dates to the 19th century and was built to protect date farmers in the region. The 4th picture is the front wall and gate. The 5th picture looks across the interior of the main fort. The 7th picture is the Al Jahili tower. The 8th picture looks into the old fort in one corner of the facility. Thus shows some of the architecture and the decorations on the wooden door.
The 8th picture is at the palace museum which is under reconstruction. This is the home of former UAE President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultani, the founding father of the UAE.
Pictures 9&10 are at the large camel market here. The 10th picture tries to show the market's extent, but that isn't even a quarter of it all.
The 11th picture is of a natural hot spring near Jebel Hafeet. The area is a large park. The last picture looks out from the top of Jebel Hafeet to a portion of All Ain city.Read more