Al Ain City Municipality has completed the work on Al Hayer Oasis project in the city's northern sector  on a total area of about 25,500 sq m.

 

Built at an investment of AED1.7 million ($462,748), Al Hayer Oasis boasts key recreational facilities such as 2,337 sq m of walkway, the edges of which are aflaj interspersed with various types of palm and local forage crops, in addition to many activities that suit all ages.

 

The project promotes the culture of parents and grandparents and caring for the palm tree, in addition to implementing a nursery for local plants to introduce visitors to traditional agricultural practices, types of local plants and various palm varieties, while providing several places for community interaction as a vital requirement for the community in the oasis, and transferring some heritage practices to the city of the oases.

 

Engineer Mohammad Thani Al Muhairi, Director of Parks and Recreation Department at Al Hayer Municipality Centre, said: "For this project, we have transformed the old nursery in Al Hayer area into an entertainment park. 

 

Also a dedicated area for food and beverages has been set up where in F&B kiosks will cater to visitors. It also houses a central plaza that will act as a venue for exhibitions and seasonal events.

 

"This comes as part of our strategy to make optimal use of existing assets and create an investment atmosphere, as well as provide an atmosphere for family and entertainment gatherings, exhibition areas and national seasonal shows in one place," he added.-TradeArabia News Service