al-Ain

Emirate

Al - ʿ Ain (Arabic العين, DMG al - ʿ Ayn, the source 'or' the eye ', in English and used locally transcription Al Ain) is a city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE ), with approximately 374,000 inhabitants.

Overview

Al Ain is located in Abu Dhabi on the border with Oman, about 160 kilometers southeast of the city of Abu Dhabi. The border of the United Arab Emirates and Oman divides the city. The Omani part is called Buraimi. The border is not only administratively, but is secured by a high fence with razor wire rolls. The border crossings to Buraimi be monitored by the police. Al Ain has an international airport.

It operates a high horticultural effort to green the oasis town. It bears the name "Garden City of the Arabian Gulf ." The city is laid out very spread out and extends over an area corresponding to that of Paris. In contrast to all other major cities of the UAE, there are only a maximum in Al Ain 6-storey buildings. These are available in the city center. In the sprawling outdoor areas villas are almost exclusively built for the local population.

Traffic

All main roads, which cross the city, are designed 6 -lane. In July 2009, the first public transport system with 100 buses has been established, which now connects the city a large area. This service will be expanded in the coming years.

Attractions

  • Al Ain National Museum
  • Al Ain Palace Museum
  • Hili Archaeological Park
  • Zoo
  • Amusement park " Hili Fun City ", a History village or the oasis.

On the outskirts of Al Ain is the 1240 meter high Jebel Hafeed, the highest mountain in the United Arab Emirates and to the east of this the only camel market in the country.

History

The city was in the last 200 years, often the scene of fighting between the rulers of today's areas of Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and Oman. The nationality of al - Ain changed after every war. In the 1970s, a reasonably solid boundaries with the Sultanate of Oman has been agreed.

2011, the cultural sites of Al Ain have been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Emir of Abu Dhabi until his death in 2004, the first president of the United Arab Emirates since independence in 1971
  • Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, his son, President of the United Arab Emirates

Sports

  • Al Ain Club ( football club )
  • World Championship of youth in chess 12/2013

Education

In Al Ain is the oldest university in the United Arab Emirates, founded in 1976, United Arab Emirates University.

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