Al Ain, also known as the Garden City due to its greenery, is the second largest city in the Abu Dhabi Emirate and the fourth largest city in the United Arab Emirates.This oasis town is located next to, and virtually merged with, the Omani town of Buraimi. The cityis also the birthplace of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first president of the United Arab Emirates, and it has the country's highest number of Emirati nationals.
AlAin isa great tourist destination, thus,the dry desert air makes it a welcome retreat from the coastal humidity of the larger cities. Many Emirati nationals inAbu Dhabihave holiday houses in the city making it a popular weekend destination for families from the capital city. Its attractions include theAl Ain National Museum, theAl Ain Palace Museum, several restored forts and theHili Archaeological Parksite, dating back to theBronze Age.