Al Ain trees

A sidr tree located in a busy spot at Asia Street in Al Ain. Photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
A sidr tree located in a busy spot at Asia Street in Al Ain. Photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
A sidr tree in a roundabout at Al Dar Street in Al Ain City.
A sidr tree in a roundabout at Al Dar Street in Al Ain City.
A ghaf tree located in a residential area at Al Bahaa Street in Al Ain's city centre. The ghaf is a drought-tolerant tree, which can remain green even in harsh desert environments.
A ghaf tree located in a residential area at Al Bahaa Street in Al Ain's city centre. The ghaf is a drought-tolerant tree, which can remain green even in harsh desert environments.
A Ghaf tree located at Al Futanaa Street in Al Ain City. A general view of trees in Al Ain where roads are built around the tree to avoid cutting them down.
A Ghaf tree located at Al Futanaa Street in Al Ain City. A general view of trees in Al Ain where roads are built around the tree to avoid cutting them down.
A ghaf tree in Al Bashashah Street in Al Ain. The ghaf is the national tree of the UAE as it is a historic and cultural symbol of stability and peace in the UAE’s desert environment.
A ghaf tree in Al Bashashah Street in Al Ain. The ghaf is the national tree of the UAE as it is a historic and cultural symbol of stability and peace in the UAE’s desert environment.
Ghaf trees can live for up to 120 years on average.
Ghaf trees can live for up to 120 years on average.
An island has been created around this ghaf tree at Al Qattarah in Al Ain to keep it protected from harm.
An island has been created around this ghaf tree at Al Qattarah in Al Ain to keep it protected from harm.