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Hili Archaeological Park, Al Ain

Al Athar Street, Dubai, Dubai

Description

Hili Archaeological Park contains the earliest known evidence of an agricultural village in the UAE with ruins and artefacts dating back to 3000 BC. The main sight is the Grand Tomb at Hili which is 12m in diameter. Several tower foundations and the remains of a falaj irrigation system from the Bronze Age can also be seen. From the Iron Age (1300-300BC), some houses have been excavated and pottery such as jars were found.

Access & Transport

The Archaeological site is immediately to the northwest of the city of Al Ain, on the eastern side of the Abu Dhabi Emirate and 1h15' south of the city of Dubai. The address is "Near Al Ain National Museum" on Al Athar Street in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this attraction with the Ai Ain Oasis and Al Jahili Fort, a 20mins drive away.

Meta review

Reviews are quite consistent: there isn't much to see in terms of archaeological content, but it makes for a nice enough stop given the enjoyable park surroundings. There are many strongly worded recommendations to avoid using the toilets there.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Helps preserve's the emirate's and country's archaeological heritage.

Conclusion

The Hili ruins are, in our opinion, only mildly interesting and not worth a special trip from either Dubai or Abu Dhabi. However, we would recommend including a visit there to anyone planning on checking out other attractions in Al Ain.

Key positive

One of the few archaeological sites in the UAE

Key negative

Not much to see

Far from the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h 15m

est. visit time:1h

Regulated hours

Monday09:30 - 18:30

Tuesday09:30 - 18:30

Wednesday09:30 - 18:30

Thursday09:30 - 18:30

Friday09:30 - 18:30

Saturday09:30 - 18:30

Sunday09:30 - 18:30

Pricing
Free

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