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Being such a fan of Disney's classic Beauty and the Beast. I was so ecstatic when I have found the newly opened Riverland here in Dubai, this place is actually a setting for Belle's hometown. A small provincial French city lined with colorful home, cobblestone streets and quaint shops.

Those French houses were designed for retail outlets and restaurants

You can find more than 50 different restaurants and retail outlets, as well as street theatre and performers.

Riverland is the gateway to the three main theme park namely; Bollywood Park, Legoland Dubai Park / Legoland Water Park and Motiongate, unlike the main parks Riverland can be access with NO Entrance fee.(Hurray!!)

This waterbody connects the entire zones and visitors can be able to take boat rides.

Riverland Zone

Walking along the river and discover four different zones represent different eras, which fascinate me a lot. A medieval French Village showcases historic architecture of Europe in the late 1600s. India Gate designed to a mimic 1930s India with its vibrant colors and flavors. A 1950s sytle American Boardwalk, this zone set for casual diner and quick service restaurants. Surrounded by the river The Peninsula a (19th century architecture) you'll be able to enjoy various festivals, concerts at the large outdoor venue.

Riverland Dubai Parks and Resorts

Located at Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Timings: 10AM to 11PM (Weekdays) / 10AM to 12MN (Weekends)

How to get here?

Take Dubai Metro (Red line) get off to UAE Exchange station and take taxi.

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.

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.

Makes me feel like I wasn't in UAE

Hatta to Hatta Dam;

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.

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!

Instructions:

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.

Click the photo for directions

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.

Take a Hike
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.

Camping Site

If you're planning to go on camping, this place is suitable to stay overnight specially during winter. It can be found near to Hatta Mall on the way to Heritage village, you can easily recognize the area because the river can be seen from the driveway.

Have a pleasant stay! 😉

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