More than 61 children participated in projects at Al Ain Oasis, each idea carrying ambition and confidence, Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Eagle Hills, shared via an Instagram video.
“Over 61 young entrepreneurs presented their ideas at Al Ain Oasis. At Eagle Hills, we are committed to supporting communities that shape the future,” he said.
Al Ain Oasis Hub: Inside Eagle Hills’ new dining, culture and leisure destination
That community vision sits behind Al Ain Oasis Hub, the lifestyle and hospitality destination unveiled by Eagle Hills, the Abu Dhabi-based private real estate investment and development company, as part of the Al Ain Oasis Masterplan.
The destination is set within the historic oasis district and is designed to complement the city’s cultural identity.
“Al Ain is a city defined by heritage and identity. With Al Ain Oasis Hub, we aimed to create a landmark that honours this legacy while offering a new place for people to connect, dine and enjoy meaningful experiences, reinforcing our commitment to vibrant community destinations across the UAE,” Alabbar said in a statement in January 2026.
Located near Al Ain Museum, the hub spans approximately 23,000 square metres and has been conceived as an integrated, walkable destination where residents and visitors can gather, dine and explore.
It sits within the broader Al Ain Oasis Masterplan, which covers approximately 726,150 square metres and will incorporate residential buildings, amenities, facilities, services, hospitality offerings and traditional retail souqs. A total of 1.2 kilometres of walkways connect the dining areas, gardens and viewing points across the site.
A defining feature of Al Ain Oasis Hub is its landscape, built around three signature water features. The Reflections Garden includes a reflective pool with stone pathways and a planted island.
The Ripple Garden features a meandering water pathway surrounded by planting and rock formations, inspired by natural water movement. The Mist & Dry Fountain Garden uses an intermittent mist system integrated into stone and planting to create an atmosphere with minimal water usage.
The project also includes over 771 newly planted trees, featuring local species such as Ghaf, fruit trees including Arabic plum, citrus, mango and chikoo, along with continental species such as Neem trees.
Eagle Hills also unveiled a landmark observatory structure rising to 22 metres at the heart of the Oasis, featuring a spiral ascent leading to an observation deck with views across the surrounding palm trees and landscaped areas.
Visitors will also be able to explore the Palm Canopy Walkway, an elevated structure rising up to 4 metres above the ground and integrated among the palm trees.
Al Ain Oasis Hub will feature 17 restaurants and cafés, with all outlets offering views of the gardens and an atmosphere designed for social dining and outdoor enjoyment.
As part of its day-to-night offering, Al Ain Oasis Hub will host Nightscapes, an evening light and sound experience inspired by the oasis as a source of water and life, and by the historic falaj irrigation system.
Designed by Moment Factory, a multidisciplinary entertainment studio, the experience will guide visitors through a series of themed zones – Wayfinders, The Grove, Dunes, Everdew, Motherwell and Moon Tides – using interpretive storytelling and atmosphere-led design elements.
The project has been developed in close collaboration with Al Ain Municipality and the Ruler’s Representative of Al Ain Region, H.H. Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It is designed to support the emirate’s Tourism Strategy 2030, which aims to welcome around 520,000 overnight leisure hotel guests to the Al Ain region by 2030, positioning it as a destination for culture, wellness and adventure.
