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A lodge on the rocky slopes of the Hajar Mountains in Hatta

Visit HattaDubai’s mountain escape

Reconnect with nature,rediscover adventure.

Hajar Mountains, Dubai24°49′N  56°07′E

Just over an hour from the city, Hatta trades skyline for mountain ridges, turquoise dam waters and wide-open desert skies.

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01The placeLet yourself go

Hatta is Dubai’s highland. Rugged peaks, heritage villages and the emerald water of Hatta Dam, held in the calm of the Hajar Mountains.

Farms and date palms beneath the mountains in Hatta
Fig. 01Farms and palms below the ridge

Hike ancient trails, paddle the dam, ride the wadis and fall asleep under a sky full of stars. Come for a day out in the sun, stay for a night you will not forget.

Ways to play
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Places to stay
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Cooler months
Oct to Apr
From Downtown Dubai
c. 130 km
02PlayFive ways into the mountains

Adventures, your way.

From sunrise summits to slow afternoons on the water, Hatta has an adventure for every pace and every age.

  1. Hiking in Hatta01HikingTrailsMarked mountain trails for every level, with sweeping views across the Hajar range.
  2. Adventures in Hatta02AdventuresWadi HubZip lines, archery, wall climbing and more at the Hatta Wadi Hub.
  3. Hatta Kayak in Hatta03Hatta KayakHatta DamGlide across the turquoise water of Hatta Dam by kayak or pedal boat.
  4. Animal Rides in Hatta04Animal RidesValleysExplore the valleys at an easy pace on horseback or a gentle animal ride.
  5. Mountain Biking in Hatta05Mountain Biking50 km of trailFrom flowing beginner loops to technical descents.
A day out in the sunThe mountains are calling. Answer them.
Friends resting beside their bikes at sunset in Hatta
Fig. 02Pack the car, leave the city behind and spend a day where the only schedule is the light on the ridges.Plan your day
03StaySeven ways to spend the night

Sleep under the stars.

Lodges in the rock, domes by the pool, caravans by the fire and farm stays among the palms. Choose your night in the mountains.

Damani Lodges
01Lodges

Damani Lodges

Mountain-view lodges set into the rock, each with its own terrace.

Caravans at Hatta Resorts
02Caravans

Caravans at Hatta Resorts

Retro comfort beneath the stars, with fire pits and wide-open views.

Hatta Campsite
03Camping

Hatta Campsite

Pitch up, light the barbecue and let the night sky take over.

Domes at Hatta Resort
04Domes

Domes at Hatta Resort

Glamping domes with private plunge pools, framed by the peaks.

The Palm House Hatta
05Farm stay

The Palm House Hatta

A tranquil farm retreat among date palms and mountain air.

The Happiness Farm Hatta
06Farm stay

The Happiness Farm Hatta

Slow days, local produce and true countryside calm.

Sunrise Farm Hatta
07Farm stay

Sunrise Farm Hatta

Wake to the first light breaking over the Hajar range.

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04ExplorePlan the perfect escape
A lodge glowing at dusk on a Hatta hillside
Fig. 03A lodge at dusk, Hatta

Heritage, wadis and wide skies.

Wander the heritage village, browse local farms and food trucks, and find the season’s events. Everything you need to plan the escape.