Al Ain is situated to the east of Abu Dhabi, about 130 kilometers away. It is still in the Abu Dhabi Emirate and it is lovely! The road to Al Ain is lined with rolling sand dunes and wild camels. You know exactly where you are when you look out the car window. It is a long way from where I grew up, let me tell you.
The zoo was fabulous, but it was awfully hot. Too hot. And we got there at opening time (10am) only to stay for a couple of hours. We will venture back for a proper look come winter time.
We quite liked Al Ain. It had a nice large country town feel about it. It was 'green' (which is why it is known as an Oasis Town - I kept looking for the Gallagher brothers but didn't spot them *heehee*) and I am sure we will venture back for a visit once the weather cools down...in about six months time.