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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 10:26

Can anyone give me directions to the zoo from Dubai marina and how long does it take to get there?

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Latest post on 14 December 2012 - 21:21

We always stay at the Al Ain Hilton. A bit of an older hotel but has a wing that is all renovated. The pool is great fun for kids and the place has a nice atmosphere. Be sure to specify if you want a non-smoking room though.

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Latest post on 14 December 2012 - 20:22

I've never been to Al Ain and would love to visit the zoo. Are there any nice hotels near the zoo so we can make a night or weekend of it?

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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 16:31

The zoo also has some great activities and day camp style things for kids over the winter vacation if you are not going way. They are fun for the kids and also helps increase awareness of the environment, social responsibility, general knowledge, etc.

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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 16:15

Yes, we were there only yesterday afternoon with our DD. the hippos are lovely, 4 of them. They are quite active in and out of the water. You can see them quite close up as their pool is close to the fence. They are well worth the trip. Although, I think the Meerkats are the best!!!! It will be an hour and a half drive from Dubai I would think (if you keep the speed limit) i go to al ain every month for a weekend, love it, i don't mind the journey at all, it's part of the fun! thanks for hippo update :)

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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 16:14

Yes, we were there only yesterday afternoon with our DD. the hippos are lovely, 4 of them. They are quite active in and out of the water. You can see them quite close up as their pool is close to the fence. They are well worth the trip. Although, I think the Meerkats are the best!!!! It will be an hour and a half drive from Dubai I would think (if you keep the speed limit)

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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 16:00

love al ain! has anyone been to the zoo recently and seen the hippos (I believe they are a recent addition)? how are they?

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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 15:28

Takes about an hour to get there; depending on speed you drive :D be careful when you are in Al Ain ... That place is loaded with Speed Cameras !

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Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 15:12

Its really fantastic place.My kids were so happy they loved it!!!!!!

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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 17:42

i went to al ain zoo last year, i loved it!! TIP: go early in the morning, well i think it opens at 10am, to miss the crowds and school trips, also the animals tend to hide more in the afternoons.

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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 15:02

get on Al Khail road and drive straight till exit to Al Ain (Al Ain road), then it will be just a straight road. It will take you about 20-30 min till exit and then about 1.5 hour till you reach the zoo. Just one tip - upon arriving to Al Ain, follow the highway with the signs to Al Ain airport/Tawaam hospital (you will see the brown zoo signs along the way). After you take exit from highway and get into roundabouts, just drive straight passing number of roundabouts until the end (the roundabout with animal sculptures on it is at the entrance of zoo) Have fun

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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 14:07

Even living on the Al Ain road it takes more than an hour...

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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 14:06

1 hour from the Marina to Al Ain Zoo?.... how many fines on the way?? Its 125km.... therefore about an hour at 120 kph Driving through town at 120km...

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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 14:05

1 hour from the Marina to Al Ain Zoo?.... how many fines on the way?? Its 125km.... therefore about an hour at 120 kph

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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 14:04

1 hour from the Marina to Al Ain Zoo?.... how many fines on the way?? Its 125km.... From the Marina it would be about 1hr 40mins as coming through town is down to low speed limits. <em>edited by roysie on 09/12/2012</em>

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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 13:54

Takes about an hour to get there; depending on speed you drive :D

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Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 13:25

Just click here: http://maps.google.ae/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=al+ain+wildlife+centre&fb=1&gl=ae&hq=wildlife+centre&hnear=0x3e8ab145cbd5a049:0xf56f8cea5bf29f7f,Al+Ain&cid=0,0,15958100502411173747&sa=X&ei=MFjEUPOCEsHCtAbnpICYDQ&ved=0CHsQ_BIwAw. I hope this helps. <em>edited by Believe2012 on 09/12/2012</em>

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