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NUM holds 2,713 places in and around Al Ain. Text it what you want, in any language. It finds three real places that fit, open now, and books the one you pick.
Four of us driving up Jebel Hafeet Saturday for sunset. Where can we eat in Al Ain after, around 8?
Three dinner spots in Al Ain that suit four at 8 on Saturday. Want me to book one?
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What is in the Al Ain directory
Built from open map data, kept current, and never ranked by who paid, because nobody can pay. Placement is not for sale on NUM. Counted November 8, 2026.
Al Ain at a glance
Al Ain is an oasis city on the Oman border, about 160 km east of Abu Dhabi and 120 km south of Dubai. Its oases, Bronze Age tombs and forts were the first UAE sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List, in 2011. People come for the palm groves, the drive up Jebel Hafeet and drier summer air than on the coast.
Known for
Al Ain Oasis واحة العين
The city's largest oasis, over 1,200 hectares of more than 147,000 date palms in the center, watered by ancient falaj channels.
Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road جبل حفيت
An 11.7 km road with 60 bends climbing the mountain on the Oman border south of the city. A popular sunset drive.
Al Jahili Fort قلعة الجاهلي
Fort built in 1891 by Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa to protect the date farmers, one of the largest in the region.
Green Mubazzarah المبزرة الخضراء
Park at the foot of Jebel Hafeet with hot springs at about 40 C, a lake and pools.
Al Ain Zoo حديقة الحيوانات بالعين
The city's zoo, known for its Arabian oryx.
Getting there
Most visitors fly into Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, about 90 minutes away by car. From Dubai, the drive takes about 1.5 to 2 hours on the E66 or E22. Intercity buses link Al Ain bus station with Abu Dhabi and with Al Ghubaiba station in Dubai. Al Ain International Airport has a few regional flights.
Getting around
Taxis and rental cars are the easiest way around, and city buses run on the Hafilat card. A free visitor shuttle links Al Ain Oasis, Al Jahili Fort, Al Ain Zoo and the camel market.
When to go
October to March, when it is cool enough for outdoor sightseeing. April to September is very hot, though less humid than the coast. Plan shaded oasis walks or indoor sights then.
Local tip
Drive up Jebel Hafeet in the late afternoon for sunset. Stop at the Green Mubazzarah springs at the foot of the mountain on the way down.
Facts checked November 1, 2026. Transport and openings change, so NUM checks them again.
More of Al Ain
Al Ain OasisPhoto: Ansari M Joshi · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Jebel Hafeet Mountain RoadPhoto: Nicolascornet · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Al AinPhoto: Bjoertvedt · CC BY 3.0
Where NUM looks in Al Ain
Districts NUM covers here.
- Al Ain (city name) العين
- Town Center (Downtown) وسط المدينة
- Al Maqam
- Al Sarooj الصاروج
- Falaj Hazza فلج هزاع
How NUM works in Al Ain
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Text NUM what you want
A table, a massage, a driver, a pharmacy. In your words, in your language.
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Get three real places
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It books the one you pick
The confirmation stays in your thread. A real person is one message away.
Questions about NUM in Al Ain
How many restaurants does NUM know in Al Ain?
242 in and around Al Ain, from the open map data NUM builds its directory on. NUM does not list all of them at you. It picks three that fit what you asked for, and says why.
Does NUM cover street food and markets in Al Ain?
Yes: 128 street-food spots and 15 markets. Ask it what is open now and it will answer for the hour you are actually in.
Can NUM help me find a hotel in Al Ain?
NUM knows 106 places to stay here. It finds the one that fits and hands you to the licensed partner who books it, so you always know who you are booking with.
How far is Al Ain from Abu Dhabi and Dubai?
About 160 km from Abu Dhabi, a drive of around 90 minutes, and about 120 km from Dubai, around 1.5 to 2 hours.
Is there a free shuttle for visitors?
Yes. The Al Ain Shuttle Bus links the oasis, Al Jahili Fort, the zoo and the camel market. Check the timetable on Visit Abu Dhabi.
What language can I message NUM in for Al Ain?
Whatever you write in. NUM answers in the language of your message, and in the script you used, which for Chinese means Traditional stays Traditional.
Does it cost anything?
Not for travelers. Booking through NUM is free and nothing is added to your bill. NUM Plus and NUM Platinum are optional and only add room.
For businesses in Al Ain
If you run somewhere here, list it free. No account needed: add your place or update its details, and NUM checks them before they go live. Taking bookings through NUM is a separate, optional sign-up.
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