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Al Ain, the capital of Abu Dhabi's mainland Eastern Region, is a green, low-rise city nestling in the shade of Jebel Hafeet, Abu Dhabi. The prison is a fort-like building.
Al Ain Old prison, Abu Dhabi is located just north to the Al Ain National Museum, Abu Dhabi, between the Coffeepot Roundabout and the flyover. The compound contains the prison tower and gardens. The prison is an isolated square turret placed in the center of a gravel courtyard. It surrounded by high walls on all the sides.
You will have to climb to the top of the tower for a view over the oasis and the nearby camel market. Like most of the Tourists attractions in Abu Dhabi, this one too is illuminated at night and this looks exceptionally splendid when viewed after dark
The admittance to the Al Ain Old prison, Abu Dhabi cannot
be predicted. This site can be very crowded on public
holidays.There is a word of advice for you, Be careful,
don't get carried away by the splendid beauty of the
tower, and become a modern-day prisoner by accident.
This
happens regularly with tourists, as most of times the
lock at the foot of the tower is not working properly.
The Al Ain Old prison, Abu Dhabi is one the most popular tourists site in Dubai and has greatly helped in growth of Tourism in Dubai. Al Ain's Old Prison gives the best views of the city and its surrounding oasis.
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