Hey guys, looking for a day trip from Dubai and you are a mountain and nature lover?
Hatta should be on your bucket list!
The drive time from Dubai takes about 90 minutes, ca. 130 km. If you dont have a car, also no problem, you can go by the recently launched RTA public bus to Hatta, called "Hatta Express Bus". Check for time schedule RTA Dubai homepages.
Hatta is Dubais mountainous exclave and is located on the border with Oman and in the Hajar Mountains.
We started driving to Hatta and first visited Hatta Dam. The drive itself is worth the trip, we saw a lot of camels with new borns (February) and its stunning when you drive threw the desert and the mountains show up in front of you.
You can park your car and go for a little hike up the hill to the Hatta Dam, where you have a beautiful view on the turquoise water. This spot is especially popular in the cooler winter months and also has activities for families. You also can do a lot of water activities there, be aware that swimming is not allowed.
They have a beautiful food spot with different food trucks, we decided after our short hike uphill to have some burgers and fries. The spot is really unique as its surrounded by the mountains.
After enjoying our lunch we drove to the famous Hatta Heritage Village. It has been preserved and reconstruced by the government. We explored the "Hatta Fort", built in 1896. It served as a residence and defence facility with a large internal courtyard and 11m-high tower. Its a perfect viewing point.
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