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Historic monuments, ancient buildings, oases and natural heritage are the essential elements that constitute Abu Dhabi’s historic environment. It is part of our mandate to uncover traces of the emirate’s ancient civilizations, as well as to document, preserve and ensure the maintenance of historic buildings. Our responsibility extends to the management and development of culturally significant locations, including oases and archaeological sites.
Classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites, Al Ain world heritage locations include its six oases and the archaeological sites of Hili, Hafeet, and Bida bin
Saud. This classification is a testament to the cultural significance these locations hold in showcasing local values and cultural heritage.
Al Ain Oasis

Hili Archaeological Park

Jebel Hafeet Tombs

Tentative list
- Abu Dhabi Sabkha (20/06/2018)
- Al Bidya Mosque (30/01/2012)
- Ed-Dur Site (30/01/2012)
- Khor Dubai (30/01/2012)
- Settlement and Cemetery of Umm an-Nar Island (30/01/2012)
- Sharjah: the Gate to Trucial States (13/11/2014)
- Sir Bu Nair Island (30/01/2012)
- The Cultural Landscape of the Central Region in the Emirate of Sharjah (09/03/2018)