WEEKEND IDEAS IN U.A.E - HATTA DAM
If happens you still can't decide how to spend your weekend in UAE, yet you want to see something different other than Dubai sky scrapers.
Why not head to Hatta Dam?
Drove an hour and half of travel from Dubai-(E102Sharjah-Kalba Road) via (E611 Emirates Road) route which has less traffic.
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| Click the photo for directions |
Note: Non-GCC nationals (expatriates) are no longer allowed to take the direct E44 route between Al Madam and Hatta, which enters Omani territory.
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| Makes me feel like I wasn't in UAE |
- Once you reach Hatta see a signboard towards Hatta Heritage Village from Hatta main round about.
- From round about you can see Hatta Fort Hotel, Hatta Co-operative Society and Hatta Mall.
- Follow the Heritage Village signboard then go straight until you reach T-Junction.
- Then take left and on the right side you can see a mosque, keep going straight and you'll see a steep road going top of the mountain. The road is well maintained and tarred.
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| Entrance Area for Kayaks/Paddle boats |
Price:
Single kayaks - 60AED (1person)
Dual Paddle boats - 120AED (4pax maximum)
Note: This is first come first served, No reservations!
- No swimming, No skimpy clothing
- Every passenger should always wear a Life Jacket when using boat.
- Not permitted to bring personal boats
- Never throw trash in the water
- Never cross prohibited areas.
- Boats are slippery when wet and never stand up in the boat.
- Never carry heavy items on the boat
- Hatta Kayak Trading is NOT responsible about losing and damaging any personal item during the rental time.
- Hatta Kayak Trading is NOT responsiblr in case of drowning or death
- Children must be 56inches(140cm) to ride alone
- Handheld infants are not permitted.
- Company will keep the deposit until receiving the receipt on agreed time after ensuring the boat integrity.
- Customer must comply with rental terms.
Another way around, don't miss to visit Hatta Green Lake, it takes only 8mins drive from Hatta Dam.
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| Click the photo for directions |
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| Hatta Green Lakes |
Apart from Hatta Dam/Hatta Green Lake beautiful scenery, you can visit Hatta Heritage Village in the central town with Free-Entry.
Heritage Village showcases life in ancient times and here you'll see restored houses and hut.
Visiting Hours
Saturday 8:00AM - Thursday8:30PM
Friday 2:30PM - 8:3PM
Official Holiday 8:00AM -8:30PM
In this city you can see historical buildings including two 18th century towers and mosque dating back to 1780.
Hatta is perfect for hiking surrounded by the Hajar Mountains, you can trek along winding wadis and you'll see wide ranging terrain from sandy patches to sharp rocks.
While having our short trek we saw these four cute little donkey.
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| Camping Site |
Have a pleasant stay! 😉
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