The story of Al Ain Oasis
Al Ain Oasis covers about 1,200 hectares with more than 100,000 date palms of many varieties. For thousands of years, falaj channels have carried water from underground sources to the farms, shared by strict traditional rules.
In 2011 the Cultural Sites of Al Ain, including the oasis, became the UAE's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. An eco-centre at the entrance explains how the oasis and its irrigation work.
