Year-round hotels and experiences to get your nature fix
Hatta might be one of Dubai’s best outdoor destinations in cooler climes, but you don’t need to write it off your Dubai itinerary during summer, as this year a number of experiences in Hatta remain open.
From where to stay to what to do, here’s how to enjoy Hatta during the summer.
Experiences
Go Gravity
From rover riding to tube sliding, the family-friendly thrills continue all summer long at Go Gravity, Hatta’s action-packed adventure park. With adjusted opening times of 3pm to 8pm on weekdays and 9am to 8pm on weekends, explore thrills for all ages backdropped by the mountains. Experiences start from Dhs45.
Hubbers
You might need to plan an early morning excursion or a sunset ride, but you can still hire bikes from Hubbers bike rental throughout the season from 6am to 8pm.
Hatta Wild Cafe
The perfect pit-stop after a morning adventure or sunset excursion, Hatta Wild Cafe serves bites, brews and all your favourite refreshing beverages from 7am to 10pm on weekdays and 7am to 11pm on weeknds.
Hatta Horses
Enjoy a scenic ride on an Arabian horse, designed for all ages and abilities. Timings are adjusted to morning and sunset sessions, which allow you to enjoy close-up encounters with these beloved local residents. Experiences start from Dhs50.
Hatta Kayak
Keep cool on the shimmering waters of the Hatta Dam, where year-round aquatic adventures promise something for everyone. There’s a variety of boats to hire, including kayaks, pedal boats, and other watercraft options. The calm waters of the dam, surrounded by dramatic mountain landscapes, provide the perfect setting for a peaceful water adventure and prices start from Dhs60.
Hatta Honeybee Garden
An un-bee-lievable way to spend a day in Hatta, the Hatta Honeybee Garden is a first-of-its-kind centre, inviting guests to learn and discover the beauty of Hatta, its buzzing residents, and how the renowned Hatta honey is made. With over 300 active beehives and hundreds of indigenous trees, visitors are invited to learn about sustainable beekeeping, the vital role of bees in our ecosystem, and the country’s beekeeping history. Tickets are Dhs50.
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Where to stay
While the glamping experiences will reopen in September, the beloved JA Hatta Fort Hotel remains open year-round. The perfect blend of nature and serenity, this family-centric (and pet-friendly) hotel features a range of mountain view rooms, cosy cabins and private villas, which you can use as your base to enjoy the cooling infinity pool, collection of restaurants, or array of adventure right on your doorstep.
Through summer, kids stay and dine for free, with discounts available on stays and dining, plus complimentary air gun shooting and archery, and a Dhs100 credit to use on spa treatments. Room rates start from Dhs450 and can be booked via jaresortshotels.com.
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