Dubai also has spaces where the heat is not the main protagonist and where one can enjoy the best outdoor activities without the oppressive heat. Close to Dubai, just a 90-minute drive from the city, is Hatta, a paradise with mountains that offers the best activities for nature lovers.
On social media, visitors to Hatta compare this destination to Switzerland, where the mountainous landscapes with deep green vegetation amaze tourists. It is a different stop that dazzles hiking enthusiasts and serves as another alternative to experience the United Arab Emirates from a different perspective.
Hatta, the “Switzerland” of Dubai where the coolness is part of the landscape.
Shopping bags, luxury outfits, and visits to skyscrapers will be left behind for those who choose Hatta as an alternative destination to Dubai. In this place, located about 130 km southeast of the city center, various activities can be enjoyed where contact with nature is fundamental.
Within this small community lies Hatta Wadi Hub, where adventure lovers take advantage of the variety of activities offered to immerse themselves in the mountainous landscape. In this space, one can rent a bike and explore the network of 52 km of trails, with routes marked by colors according to their difficulty. Other alternative attractions such as archery and axe throwing can also be enjoyed.
The largest “zorbing” track, another of the curious destinations in Dubai’s “Swiss paradise.”
One of the favorite activities for those visiting Hatta is “zorbing.” Within the Hatta Wadi Hub is the largest track for this activity where you can enjoy a day full of laughter rolling down the hill in a huge transparent ball.
In this space, you can also enjoy the Hatta Drop-In slides, a unique jumping water park. Additionally, there is a new rope adventure course, a free-fall zone, a zip line, and much more. There are also less intense activities like yoga at sunrise or sunset and climbing. Here, you can also find more than 550 operational farms in the area, which represents 10% of the total area.
Hatta, the history of the destination just an hour from Dubai.
Hatta is located in what was previously known as Al Hajerin or Al Hajeran, referring to the two peaks that mark the northern and southern borders. In this area, the Hatta dam is one of the perfect destinations for those who choose to connect with nature and engage in water activities such as kayaking. This site invites one to have a true picnic in nature with pleasant weather that can reach 20 degrees in the region. Agriculture predominates in this space, which is one of the main activities of the town.
The aforementioned Hatta dam is one of the main attractions of the area thanks to the amazing turquoise waters accompanied by uniquely colored rock formations. Visitors to this town take advantage of enjoying this wonderful water clearing and navigating informal boats on it, where several viewpoints can be found for perfect panoramic photos. Some choose to cross it on foot and descend its steep slope, while others navigate its calm waters to later rest on its shores, enjoying lunch or a barbecue in its permitted corners.
