<span>It's the verdant, tranquil heart of </span><span>Al Ain, with more than 145,000 date palms and hectares upon hectares of greenery. </span><span>You can learn more about the UAE's plant species and crops at Al Ain Oasis this season, as the </span><span>Unesco World Heritage Site </span><span>hosts a two-month</span><span> programme that introduces visitors to related agricultural practices through a visit to a date farm. </span> <span>During the three-hour session, guests meet Ali, 60, a </span><span>date farmer who demonstrates how he </span><span>climbs trees using a traditional harness</span><span>, </span><span>known as a habool. Hilal Al Kuwaiti also </span><span>shows how dates are </span><span>stored</span><span>. </span> <span>Visitors </span><span>have the opportunity to </span><span>explore Al Ain Oasis</span><span> and discover indigenous plants and crops, such as sweet lemons</span><span>, </span><span>as well as learning</span><span> about </span><span>the </span><span>site's most important features</span><span>. </span> <span>Scale models of </span><span>ancient buildings also help illustrate the inner workings of the oasis. The programme</span><span> runs every Monday until November 25, from 9am to 11am, and is organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. </span> <span>To register, call </span><span>03</span><span> 711 8251 or email </span><span>alainoasis@dctabudhabi.ae</span>
