Obaid AlBudoor and Salem Al Attas return to Al Ain region to explore wellness, adventure, and culture in the UAE’s Garden City
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 16 Month 2025: Following the debut season, ‘Al Ain: A Living Oasis’ returns with a brand-new four-part series once again starring best friends Obaid AlBudoor and Salem Al Attas. This season takes a deeper look at the UAE’s Garden City, where culture, adventure, wellness and family experiences come together. Through shared moments, fun challenges and quiet reflection, the duo uncover the spirit of Al Ain Region: a place that invites connection, sparks curiosity and leaves you feeling alive.
The duo journeys beyond well-known landmarks, from climbing palms in ancient oases and racing across desert dunes, to discovering wellness through sound healing and farm-to-table dining. Their adventure continues as they kayak across the lake beneath Jebel Hafit, take flight at Emirates Falcon Aviation, slide down sandboarding slopes and spend an evening under the stars at Pura Eco Retreat.
Along the way, they share meals and stories with the people of Al Ain, showing how the city welcomes visitors of all ages with warmth and hospitality that makes it feel like home.
Obaid, a photographer and explorer, said: “Every time I come back to Al Ain Region, it feels like coming home. There’s something about the landscapes and the people that makes you slow down and notice the small things, the kind of moments you carry with you long after you leave.”
Salem, an engineer and the nation’s first slam poet, added: “What surprised me this season was how many new sides of Al Ain Region we discovered. One day we were laughing our way down a sand dune, the next we were sitting quietly with locals over coffee. It reminded me that adventure isn’t just about adrenaline, it’s about connection.”
Have Obaid and Salem inspired you to take your own journey? Gather your friends and family and experience the story of Al Ain Region for yourself, where every visit becomes a memory and every memory feels alive.
The second season of ‘Al Ain: A Living Oasis’ has premiered. Watch here.
About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi:
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors and its creative industries, fuelling economic progress and helping to achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions.
By working in partnership with the organisations that define the emirate’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.
DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.
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