Al-Ain

There's something about Al Ain. Maybe it's green. Maybe it's right in the middle of the desert, away from the ocean. Maybe it's in the hills. Somehow, whenever I read anything about Al-Ain, I feel a strong urge to visit it. 

The first time friends asked me to suggest a place to visit, I recommended Al Ain. So, they drove around the place, saw nothing and deemed it boring with 'nothing to see'. 

Really?! Hmm... when I heard that, I thought that my friends did not do enough justice to this amazing land of Al Ain. There were so many things to do there! Hot springs, hills, museums, forts, oasis, zoos, camel markets, camel races and hot air balloon rides! Where else can you find all these in the UAE? 

Like so many tourists who come to Dubai because they thought of all the glorious promotional advertisements in the papers and documentaries, when they arrive in Dubai, they sort of get disappointed because it's just like any other city. Saddened, I decided to do a little promotional presentation pack on my own accord to promote the city of my heart - Al Ain. Then, I sent it to others to readjust their perception of this beautiful city. Thankfully, some were pretty receptive and decided to give it a chance. 

And so, at long last, I finally got to visit the town of my dreams!