Far out in the desert of Abu Dhabi the hot dry sands are turned into a wonderland of fun and excitement in the Hili Fun City. Known as the Disneyland of the GCC, the amusement park has been entertaining kids of all ages from 1985.
The lush green pastures of Al Ain are located 160 km from Abu Dhabi and 140 km from Dubai at the end of the Hajar Mountains. Translated into English as ‘The Spring’, it was the birthplace of the founder of the United Arab Emirates, Sheik Zayed bin Sultan Al Nayhyan. Over 4000 years ago people came into this oasis and never left. The archaeological hotspot is also the 2nd largest city in Abu Dhabi and home to a vibrant shopping and trading culture.
Hili Fun City was given a major overhaul and open with brand new attraction in 2009. It is now home to giant swings, bumper cars and thrilling rides dotted through the spacious open land. Children will love the carousels and circus train that wind through the park. Take a seat in the Skyflyer to be swung to the skies to gain momentum and flip over, or the Twister Mountain where cars are sent to fall over an edge.
Take the excitement up a notch by stepping onto the Lighthouse. It looks like a scenic haul to the top of the 15 meter tower- until you freefall down and are pulled back up for a series of drops of various sizes. Living up the true name of the city, the park also holds a lake of sizable proportions to row and sail the hot days away. Once you are done with the action run to the shade and into the cinema complex for a movie or the Amphitheatre for a mystifying magic show.
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