- Address: Fujairah - United Arab Emirates
- Phone: +971 52 540 3255
- Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10: 00-19: 00
Emirate of Fujairah stands out among other regions of the country with a special color and charm. This is an incredible oasis created by human hands in the middle of the desert. One of the main attractions here are the gardens of Ain Al Madhab Gardens (Al Madhab park Ffujairah), which the aborigines call "blessed land."
general information
This park zone, created artificially, has an area of about 50 hectares. It is an emerald green that is surrounded by mineral springs, which have medicinal properties. Scientists have examined the water from the basins and proved its high efficiency, and local residents claim that it is possible to cure many diseases.
The gardens are located at the foot of the Hajjar Mountains in the El Ain Valley. Local people often call them a national park . Visitors can hide in the shade of trees from the sunshine and enjoy the picturesque landscapes.
The gardens of Ain Al-Madhab have an original landscape: bright lawns are replaced by dense thickets, which often seem impassable. Throughout the park there are benches and fountains with drinking water, as well as convenient walking paths, so guests can get to any place. There are also children's playgrounds with swings, slides and tunnels, where kids can have fun.
What are the famous gardens of Ain Al-Madhab?
In the park are such attractions:
- Two swimming pools with mineral water. Its temperature is kept at + 20 ° C. Hot springs are clearly divided: only women can bathe in one of them, and the second one is intended for men. Here are comfortable hotels for those who wish to complete a full course of health procedures.
- Historical and ethnographical village. It consists of an open theater and the ruins of a fort. There are often various performances and festivals, where artists perform folk dances and sing traditional songs.
Features of visit
Visitors during the day can rest and swim in the park, and in the evening - enjoy the local culture. On weekends and public holidays in the gardens of Ain Al-Madhab they arrange real Arabic shows. They are accompanied by national rituals with refreshments and disguises in local dresses.
You will be able to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Eastern color in the shade of palm trees. Such events are arranged in a specially equipped "green" theater. At such a time in the park is always crowded, but this does not prevent tourists from enjoying the magical atmosphere of the holiday.
In the gardens of Ain Al-Madhab there are grounds and a chalet for barbecue. Here you can take a picnic and have fun with the whole family or company. In the park there are playgrounds for active games, so vacationers often arrange sports competitions among themselves. If you are hungry, and do not want to cook, then visit the cafe, where you can serve light snacks, desserts and refreshments.
The cost of admission is $ 0.5, and if you want to swim in the pool, you will have to pay 3 times more. The park doors are open every day, except Sunday, from 10:00 am and until 19:00 pm.
How to get there?
From the center of Fujairah to the gardens of Ain Al-Madhab, you can drive by road Al Ittihad Rd / F40 or walk the streets of Hamad Bin Abdulla Rd / E89 and Al Ittihad Rd / F40. The distance is about 4 km, and the journey takes 10 and 30 minutes respectively. Private parking is available for cars near the entrance.