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Al Ain is known as the 'Garden City' of Abu Dhabi due to its greenery and oases.

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Al Ain

United Arab Emirates

Country
United Arab Emirates
Population
766.9K
Coordinates
24.19, 55.76
364th most populous city in the world

Al Ain is a city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the seat of the administrative division of the Al Ain Region. The city is bordered to the east by the Omani town of Al-Buraimi.

From the “Climate and geography” section

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Al Ain has the highest percentage of Emirati nationals in the UAE, at 30.8%.

Al Ain
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Al Ain

United Arab Emirates

Country
United Arab Emirates
Population
766.9K
Coordinates
24.19, 55.76
364th most populous city in the world

Al Ain is a city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the seat of the administrative division of the Al Ain Region. The city is bordered to the east by the Omani town of Al-Buraimi.

From the “Demographics” section

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Al Ain is home to the world's largest dates processing and marketing company, Al Foah Company LLC.

Al Ain
United Arab Emirates
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Al Ain

United Arab Emirates

Country
United Arab Emirates
Population
766.9K
Coordinates
24.19, 55.76
364th most populous city in the world

Al Ain is a city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the seat of the administrative division of the Al Ain Region. The city is bordered to the east by the Omani town of Al-Buraimi.

From the “Economy” section

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Al Ain has been inhabited for nearly 8,000 years, with archaeological sites showing human settlement.

Al Ain
United Arab Emirates
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Al Ain

United Arab Emirates

Country
United Arab Emirates
Population
766.9K
Coordinates
24.19, 55.76
364th most populous city in the world

Al Ain is a city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the seat of the administrative division of the Al Ain Region. The city is bordered to the east by the Omani town of Al-Buraimi.

From the “History and prehistory” section

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In 2024, Al Ain broke three Guinness World Records, including the record for the longest straight-line drones display.

Al Ain
United Arab Emirates
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Al Ain

United Arab Emirates

Country
United Arab Emirates
Population
766.9K
Coordinates
24.19, 55.76
364th most populous city in the world

Al Ain is a city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the seat of the administrative division of the Al Ain Region. The city is bordered to the east by the Omani town of Al-Buraimi.

From the “Tourism and recreation” section

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Photo: Shahinmusthafa Shahin Olakara · CC BY-SA 3.0

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