Tilal Park

Using our nature-based design, we have created a natural gathering point for the entire neighborhood. In the rough and rugged Tilal Park, we have combined the native rocky flora and fauna with an innovative urban design to create a healthy, social, and active place brimming with life.

The native plants provide shade and reduce irrigation demands while promoting an active lifestyle for the local children and the entire community.

Building on years of ecological research into Abu Dhabi’s plants and biodiversity, SLA has designed Tilal Park as one of six major parks in Khalifa city. The parks contain more than 6.700 trees and bushes, comprised of 40 different native plant species. All are specifically chosen to minimize irrigation, strengthen biodiversity, and maximize natural cooling for the well-being of the park’s many human and non–human visitors. SLA’s biodiversity study identifies 40 plant species, 55 bird species, 56 insect species, three mammal species, and four reptile species likely to inhabit the new parks.

Inspired by local traditions and using native flora and fauna, we have turned the barren city block of sand into a green, thriving, and social community park for the inhabitants of Khalifa City.

In April 2023, our Community Parks in Khalifa were awarded the prestigious Monocle Design Award in the category of Best Urban Park.