Explore Hatta Dubai: Outdoor adventures & must-see spots

Topping the popularity charts among Hatta’s many attractions is the Hatta Wadi Hub – an adventure and recreation zone. Here, you can sign up for a series of thrills like hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, kayaking, and, even, axe throwing. You can even hone your skills at new age past times, including, zorbing, ziplining and wall climbing. Popular with families and adventure seekers, the must-try at Hatta Wadi Hub is the Hatta Drop In – where you glide along a series of slides before landing in a splash in the waters.

Part of the offerings at Hatta Wadi Hub, kayaking on the Hatta Dam will see you glide across its emerald waters that snake through the valleys of the pointy mountains that loom over you. At once tranquil and exciting, this picturesque adventure is not one you will forget any time soon!

Take a ride on the wild side with a mountain safari in Hatta. You can dip and soar through the mountains, race past the shimmering green waters, and stop for a tranquil moment under the clear, blue sky on this adventurous safari. Don’t forget to take your camera along and capture this beautiful slice of heaven on earth.

Showcasing the history of the mountain-side town, the Hatta Heritage Village recreates a time bygone with reconstructions of a traditional village. Walking on fine sand, you can make your way through the village dotted with mud houses, mosques and other age-old buildings surrounded by palm trees and shrubbery. Nearby, you can also visit a Falaj system – a traditional waterway that sourced water from the mountains to the villages in the olden days.

Watch swans, ducks and other winged beauties wade across the waters of Hatta’s Swan Lake as you pedal by in a swan-shaped boat. A great stop for families and even couples looking to add a dash of romance to their Hatta getaway, Swan Lake offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and serves up a slice of serenity.

Treat yourself to an unforgettable bird’s eye view of Hatta from its watchtower that was built in the late 1800s. Initially meant as a military outpost, the Hatta Watchtower is now popular with visitors who swing by for unobstructed views of the mountains, the emerald waters, the patches of lush greenery, and the town of Hatta.

A favourite destination with adventure seekers and those who love the outdoors, Hatta’s landscape is now home to luxury caravans, lodges, domes, and campsites where you can stay in the lap of nature. On an escapade here, do not forget to book yourself into one of these gorgeous properties that give you the chance to sleep under the stars, surrounded by remarkable scenery.

Couched on a rugged mountain, Hatta Hill Park is a laid-back area where you can enjoy a picnic or a barbecue. The park is fitted with a playground where the kiddies can run wild and you can even climb up a tower to gaze upon the mountains and the village below.

Hatta has a thriving food scene packed with local restaurants and food trucks that serve up everything from doner sandwiches to pasta, acai bowls, Arabian dishes and local Emirati cuisine. Don’t forget to try them out on your trip here!

Check into a luxury hotel and book a spa session in tranquil Hatta. It is a great way to leave behind the grime and worries of city life and will rejuvenate you in no time.