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A number of exciting mountain adventures and festivals, sporting activities, and shopping experiences await visitors this winter at the picturesque destination of Hatta where 'The Highlands of Dubai' campaign is taking place until March 2023.
Featuring a number of activities, the campaign will provide unique tourist experiences with plenty of adventures, mountain sports, cultural nights, shopping festival, triathlon, cycling and hill run as part of the 'World’s Coolest Winter in the UAE' campaign.
Visitors can use RTA's Hatta Express bus to reach the destination for Dh25. The RTA Hatta bus service runs from 7 am to 7 pm from and to Dubai Mall, at a frequency of two hours. Each bus has 55 seats.
The authority has also deployed 25-seater buses to operate within Hatta every 30 minutes. The service has five stops, and the fare is Dh2.
Explore adventures
Visitors can explore that mountains, natural sceneries, and the wild atmosphere. Hatta off-road track and the magic trails will offer a unique experience for visitors. The destination also provides the first hotel trailer that enables guests to camp on the banks of Hatta Dam in a luxury trailer and the added pleasure of walking through the enchanting landscape of the region.
Top exploration
Visitors can explore the city and its surroundings, including Hatta Dam, mountains, garden, and picturesque nature.
Discover the treasures of Hatta
Visit the heritage sites of Falaj, Dams, towers, forts, the ancient city, the heritage village, bee farms, and many other landmarks to learn about the natural treasures of Hatta.
Cycling and e-scooter tracks
The infrastructure of Hatta has been configured to enhance well-being and encourage mobility by non-traditional means, such as cycling and e-scooter tracks linked with crucial landmarks such as the bus station, parks, and Hatta Dam. Mountain bikes will be also provided. Pathways are connected with existing mountain paths and have been introduced, along with docking stations for electric scooters and bicycles.
Rest stops are provided for bikers equipped with seats, bike racks, waste bins, and shaded mobility centres for individual mobility means with seats and directional signage.
For those driving their vehicles to the destination, parking slots are available from 7 am to 9 pm at an hourly fee of Dh2.
A service road and additional parking spaces have been provided in front of shops near the bus station, Hatta Dam, Valley Garden, and Dubai Municipality Park. The capacity of the existing road has been increased by adding a lane for vehicles heading from the Hatta Fort roundabout to the bus station. Six soft mobility hubs have been constructed, with the main Mobility Hub next to the bus station.
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