Tourist Guide Al Ain
Al Ain is the 4th largest city in UAE and is situated in the eastern region of Abu Dhabi adjacent to the border of Oman. The freeways form a triangle with the cities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The city covers a total area of 13,100 sq kilometers and is surrounded by Abu Dhabi to the west, Saudi Arabia and Quarter desert to the south, Oman to the east and Sharjah and Dubai to the north. The city has a total population of 614,180 inhabitants as per the 2008 census. The city has an average relative humidity of 60%25 with an annual rainfall of 96mm. Although the city has the highest summer temperatures, the dry desert air is preferred by the people as compared to the coastal humidity of other gulf countries. The city is nicknamed as the ‘Garden City of the Gulf’ due to its several tree lined avenues, parks and oasis.
