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Al Ain Oasis offers visitors a tranquil retreat

Al Ain has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its beautiful oases that date back over 4,000 years. (ALETIHAD)

A mosque in the vicinity of Al Ain Oasis reflects the simple design and construction that characterised the architecture of the time. (ALETIHAD)

The oases in Al Ain were once guarded from the Hili watchtowers, which form a protective gateway to the vital water supply. (ALETIHAD)

The water supplying the oasis comes from wells and the ancient falaj system, which brings water from the mountains to the farms via a complex system of channels. (ALETIHAD)

Al Ain Oasis offers a glimpse of ancient irrigation - the falaj system - which nourishes orchards in the green city even today. (ALETIHAD)

Al Ain Oasis preserves a culture and a way of life going back thousands of years. (ALETIHAD)

Farmers tend to more than 147,000 date palms, consisting of more than 100 varieties, as well as fodder crops and fruit trees such as mango, orange, banana, fig and jujube. (ALETIHAD)

Individual plots in the oasis are separated by boundary walls, and visitors can enjoy a relaxing walk through the alleys. (ALETIHAD)

Source: ALETIHAD

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