Al Ain
Al Ain
Al-ʿAyn (ٱلْعَيْن) | |
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Green Mubazzarah, Sheikha Salama Mosque, the neighbouring desert, the campus of Abu Dhabi University, and Qasr Al Muwaiji | |
Nickname(s): | |
Coordinates: 24°12′27″N 55°44′41″E / 24.20750°N 55.74472°E | |
Country | United Arab Emirates |
Emirate | Abu Dhabi |
Municipal region | Al-Ain |
Subdivisions |
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Government | |
• Type | UTC+4 (UAE Standard Time) |
Official name | Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas) |
Criteria | Cultural: iii, iv, v |
Reference | 1343 |
Inscription | 2011 (35th Session) |
Al Ain (
Climate and geography
Al Ain is known as the "Garden City" (
The city is located approximately 160 kilometres (99 mi) east of the capital Abu Dhabi, and about 120 kilometres (75 mi) south of Dubai.
The city has a
To the south of the city, near Oman, there is the man-made
Climate data for Al Ain International Airport (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 31.8 (89.2) |
36.6 (97.9) |
42.9 (109.2) |
44.4 (111.9) |
49.3 (120.7) |
49.0 (120.2) |
49.2 (120.6) |
48.8 (119.8) |
47.8 (118.0) |
43.1 (109.6) |
37.5 (99.5) |
35.0 (95.0) |
49.3 (120.7) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 24.7 (76.5) |
27.5 (81.5) |
31.3 (88.3) |
36.9 (98.4) |
42.1 (107.8) |
44.6 (112.3) |
44.9 (112.8) |
44.6 (112.3) |
42.0 (107.6) |
37.7 (99.9) |
31.4 (88.5) |
26.9 (80.4) |
36.2 (97.2) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 18.5 (65.3) |
20.7 (69.3) |
24.0 (75.2) |
29.1 (84.4) |
33.7 (92.7) |
36.0 (96.8) |
37.2 (99.0) |
37.1 (98.8) |
34.4 (93.9) |
30.3 (86.5) |
24.8 (76.6) |
20.4 (68.7) |
28.9 (84.0) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 12.8 (55.0) |
14.5 (58.1) |
17.3 (63.1) |
21.7 (71.1) |
25.7 (78.3) |
28.1 (82.6) |
30.2 (86.4) |
30.6 (87.1) |
27.6 (81.7) |
23.7 (74.7) |
19.0 (66.2) |
14.8 (58.6) |
22.2 (72.0) |
Record low °C (°F) | 5.6 (42.1) |
5.9 (42.6) |
9.9 (49.8) |
13.2 (55.8) |
18.0 (64.4) |
19.9 (67.8) |
22.8 (73.0) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.8 (71.2) |
16.2 (61.2) |
13.0 (55.4) |
7.4 (45.3) |
5.6 (42.1) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 14.7 (0.58) |
4.6 (0.18) |
17.9 (0.70) |
6.1 (0.24) |
0.7 (0.03) |
0.6 (0.02) |
4.9 (0.19) |
1.5 (0.06) |
0.8 (0.03) |
0.5 (0.02) |
2.2 (0.09) |
7.3 (0.29) |
62.0 (2.44) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 3.2 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 20.0 |
Average relative humidity (%)
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63 | 55 | 48 | 36 | 30 | 33 | 37 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 53 | 61 | 44 |
Average dew point °C (°F) | 10 (50) |
10 (50) |
10 (50) |
10 (50) |
12 (54) |
16 (61) |
18 (64) |
18 (64) |
16 (61) |
15 (59) |
14 (57) |
11 (52) |
13 (56) |
Source 1: NOAA[24]
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Source 2: Time and Date (dewpoints, between 2005 and 2015)[25] |
Demographics
With a population of 766,936 (as of 2017),[27] it has the highest proportion of Emirati nationals (30.8%) in the country, though the majority of its residents are expatriates, particularly from the Indian subcontinent. Many people are from Bangladesh and Pakistan, and a few Afghans which is in total 23,000 Afghan approximately in whole U.A.E and majority are from province of Khost.[28]
Economy
Al Ain is an important services centre for a wide area extending into Oman. There are three major shopping centres,
History and prehistory
Hafit {
Julfar, both in the direction of the Hajar, are close to the sea ... Tuwwam has been dominated by a branch of the Quraysh...
—Al-Muqaddasi, 985 CE.[31]
The region of Al-Ain and Al-Buraimi, altogether Tawam[32] or Al-Buraimi Oasis,[7] is of cultural and historical importance.[33] For example, the area witnessed events relevant to the history of Islam during the Rashidun, Umayyad and Abbasid eras, similar to Dibba and Ras Al-Khaimah.[34] It was where Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the United Arab Emirates, spent much of his life (at least since 1927, before becoming the Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in 1966). Though it is often held that he was born in Abu Dhabi,[32][35][36] some hold the view that he was born in Al-Ain.[5][37] Al-Ain may also be the site of the oldest mosque in the country, in the premises of the Sheikh Khalifa Mosque.[38][39]
Part of the historically important
Bronze Age burial sites often re-used materials from earlier burials. For instance, the
Finds at
Al Ain was originally within the area of influence of the
The area of Tawam had come under the rule of the Wajihid Dynasty in the 9th century CE.[33]
A number of interests jostled for influence over the tribes of Buraimi, including the Sultan of Muscat, the Wahhabis (who had made a number of incursions) and the Sheikhs of the Trucial States, particularly the Bani Yas of Abu Dhabi, who acquired large tracts of land, principally from the Dhawahir. This suzerainty over Al Ain was cemented by Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, known as 'Zayed the Great', a strong and charismatic leader who took the Dhawahir's main settlement 'Ain Dhawahir (the original name of Al Ain) when the tribe rebelled against him in 1877. He built a fort, one of a number of fortifications established by the various interests vying for control over the oasis, to underline his dominion over the oasis and established a wali, appointing a member of the Dhawahir as his headman.[48]
In 1971,
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Al-Hili Tower
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Al Jahili Fort, among the largest castles in the region
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Beehive Tombs in the district of Jebel Hafeetare evidence of human habitation in the area approximately 5,000 years ago
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Al-Murabba Fort in the city's central district
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Oases and Aflaj
The city's
Examples of aflaj include Falaj Hazza, which is named after Sheikh Zayed's elder brother, Hazza bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and has a district named after it.[7]
Infrastructure
The city is known for its combination of modern and pre-modern buildings. The latter offer an insight into the city's and country's cultural heritage.[52] The city used to have roundabouts in every intersection but recently it has been replaced by traffic signals.
Education
Al-Ain is home to the main federal university in the UAE, the
Many of Al-Ain's private schools, catering mainly to the expatriate population, are located in the Al-Manaseer area. They include Al-Ain International school (British curriculum, private school, part of the Aldar group), Al Ain English Speaking School, Al Dhafra Private School, Manor Hall School, Al-Sanawbar School, Liwa International School, Al-Madar International School, Global English School, Emirates Private School, a branch of the International School of Choueifat, and an Institute of Applied Technology campus. Other private schools include the CBSE affiliated school Indian School, Al-Ain, Our Own English High School, Al Adhwa Private School, Brighton College Al Ain and Al Ain Juniors School. A new British International School, Belvedere International School is located in the Al Hili district. In 1977, the Zayed Central Library was established.[60] Al-Khwarizmi International College has started a Campus at Al-Ain and is offering BBA programme and various other licensed, accredited and approved courses.[citation needed]
Health
The first hospital in Al-Ain was
Al-Ain is also the home of Tawam Hospital, a training and research hospital linked with the
Tawam Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in the UAE with 503 beds, featuring 24 VIP suites, 78 isolation rooms, 48 ER beds, 9 operating theaters and 81 specialty clinics. Its oncology centre is the main national cancer treatment centre as well as a regional referral centre.
Al Ain Hospital (abbr: AAH, also known as Al-Jimi Hospital) is the general hospital delivering health services to all Al-Ain patients regardless of their nationality. It is centrally located in the Al-Jimi district and is linked with the UAE University. Al-Ain Hospital still occupies old 1970s buildings, but a new building is planned. AAH currently has about 450 beds and provides services in all medical disciplines. In September 2007, the Medical University of Vienna International[62] (MUVI) took over the management of AAH.
Places of worship
Formerly, the city's largest mosque was
Transportation
Al-Ain is connected via the
Tourism and recreation
Al-Ain is developing as a tourist destination. The dry desert air makes it a welcome retreat from the coastal humidity of the larger cities. Many Emirati nationals in
Al-Ain has five major malls – Al Ain Mall in the town centre, Al-Jimi Mall in Al-Jimi District, Bawadi Mall in Al-Khrair District, Remal Mall located in the Sanaiya district, and Hili Mall located in the Hili District. Most commercial activity is centred in and around town centre.
Another popular pastime for Emiratis and expatriates alike is spending time in coffee shops and
The city has two English-language radio stations – 100.1 Star FM, which plays English-speaking hits alternating with Arabic-speaking hits, and 105.2 Abu Dhabi Classic FM, which plays classical music.
Sport, culture and arts
Al-Ain is a cultural retreat for residents of the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It is home to a major festival of classical music,[citation needed] and is the home of Al Ain Football Club, which is one of the most successful football clubs in the UAE and Asia.[75] It has many titles and championships to its name.[76] Al-Ain Club contains also eight other games which are: handball, volleyball, basketball, swimming, Table Tennis, Athletics, Jiu jitsu, and Taekwondo. The Al Ain Amblers are a well known rugby club with a long history fielding men's, women's and junior rugby teams in the UAE and Gulf competitions, based at the Al Ain Club.
Hili Fun City hosts two ice hockey teams, the Al Ain Vipers[77] and Ghantoot. Each team has adult and youth teams starting from age 4. The Al-Ain Vipers Men's Team won the Emirates Hockey League in the 2009–10 season.
The Palm Resort to the west of the town hosts a popular rugby club with adult and youth teams, and the Al-Ain International Soccer Club which has three youth teams, including one for 7-9-year-old's. There is a water sports centre called "Wadi Adventure", with a wave pool and surf instructors. Additionally, the park has facilities for kayaking and rafting on an artificial river.[citation needed]
Gallery
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A garden inAl Ain Palace Museum
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Dromedaries at the city's Camel Market. The camel is important to the cultures of Arabia, the Middle East, and elsewhere.[78]
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Mercure Hotel, built near the top of Jebel Hafeet
See also
- Eastern Arabia
- Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn in Oman
- Madinat Zayed, administrative centre of the Western Region
- Swaihan
- Wadi
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External links
- Article in Arabic
- Al Ain City Municipality. Archived 13 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine.
- Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort
- Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort. Preserving desert wildlife & habitats
- Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort. Expansion project
- Al Ain: Oasis in the Desert (Photographic essay from Al Ain Women's College)
- Al Ain University of Science and Technology