An oasis is typically an isolated green area in a desert surrounding water sources which aid in the growth of vegetation. The presence of oases also helps create a suitable living environment for animals and humans.
Al Ain has been blessed with many oases, which lends it a different way of living within a desert. .
Al Jimi oasis not only provides specimens of different kinds of flora, but is also significant from a historical perspective due to the restored buildings. In addition to palm trees, other native trees having medicinal properties, such as sidr and ghaf can also be seen here. .
There is a gate, sometimes with a guard, at the entrance of the Oasis. The guard was not there the last time I was here to ask about the hours for visiting. One time the guard did ask me what I wanted. I just told him I was coming to see the beautiful Jimi Oasis and he let me right in..
