Bidaa Bint Saud

Bidaa Bint Saud is an archaeological complex with Bronze Age tombs and Iron Age structures centered around a 40-meter rock formation called Garn bint Saud. The site contains underground water channels and a mud-brick building, remnants of a settlement that once thrived here.

The settlement began in the third millennium before Christ as a burial ground and gradually developed into a community with organized water systems. Between 3200 and 300 BCE, it experienced periods of growth and decline before being abandoned.

The burial chambers reveal customs that evolved over centuries, containing pottery, stone tools, and bronze objects that reflect daily life. These findings show the craftsmanship and traditions of the early population who lived in this region.

The site is located north of Al Ain and is best reached by vehicle, as the surrounding area is largely remote. It is advisable to visit early in the morning and bring water and sun protection, as the landscape offers little natural shade.

Two preserved falaj irrigation systems show a sophisticated understanding of water management in a desert region developed thousands of years ago. These underground techniques allowed the early population to live and thrive in this dry landscape.

Location: Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Part of: Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas)

GPS coordinates: 24.38230,55.71570

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00