About
Al Hili Archaeological Park sits in the Al Hili area of Al Ain, in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. It is also known as Hili Archaeological Park or Hili Gardens, and it preserves a window onto the Bronze Age in this part of the United Arab Emirates.
What you will see
The park contains Bronze Age tombs and settlements dating from roughly 3000 to 2000 BCE. Among them is the Hili Grand Tomb, which gives the site much of its character. Visiting here is a way to see how people lived and buried their dead in the region thousands of years ago, set in the open air rather than behind glass.
Why it matters
The park is part of the Al Ain UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Sites, a group of places recognised for their importance to the wider story of human settlement in the area. If you have an interest in archaeology or ancient history, it is a natural stop.
Planning your visit
- Location: Al Hili, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
- Type of visit: an outdoor archaeological site, suited to a walk among the tombs and settlements
- Contact: +971 3 784 2410
Al Ain itself offers more to see nearby, so the park can easily be combined with other heritage sites and time in the city. Call ahead on the number above to check the details that matter to you before you set out.