90 minutes from the vibrant city of Dubai
"Hatta Kayak" .. an adventure to discover nature's treasures among the mountains
Photography: Mostafa Qasimi
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Today, the city of Hatta is one of the destinations of Dubai and one of the most important tourist places in the Emirate of Dubai, which attracts tourists to it from all over the world, thanks to its picturesque natural sites, most notably the Hatta Dam and its water lake, which has turned into a tourist destination for visitors to enjoy the unique nature and practice the hobby of camping and kayaking. The lake is one of the largest water bodies in the region. The Hatta Dam is located 90 minutes from the vibrant city of Dubai, and about 140 km away, near the Hatta Fort Hotel and Hatta Wadi Hub. It is distinguished by its calm atmosphere and sparkling blue waters. It is surrounded by the majestic Hajar Mountains, the most famous of which is Mount Umm al-Nisour.
This area is characterized by calm and mountainous nature, adorned with palm trees and wildflowers, and the huge mural measuring 80 meters long and 30 meters wide, which honors the late founders, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, may God rest their souls, can be seen. The mural was recorded as the largest painted mural entered the Guinness Book of Records.
Visitors go to "Hatta Kayak", in order to experience the rowing boats in Hatta Lake, which are full of colorful fish species that welcome visitors daily, as there is a wide range of rowing boats, "kayak", including boats equipped with pedals, water bikes and electric boats in the form of "donut" discs. Which offers an immersive experience for everyone who seeks to spend enjoyable times in the bosom of nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The "kayak" project began with an innovative idea for two citizens supported by the Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development, one of the institutions of the Department of Economic Development in Dubai, with the aim of transforming the "Hatta Dam" area into a destination for kayaking, and turning it into one of the sports and tourist destinations. Not only at the state level, but also at the regional level as a whole.
Mohamed Essam, an official at Kayak Hatta, pointed to the interest of the UAE government in the Hatta Dam area, in order to stimulate environmental and recreational tourism and the optimal use of its natural and tourism components within "Dubai destinations", pointing to the generous support and care that the region received from the Dubai government, as one of Tourist attractions in the emirate.
The "Kayak Hatta" official revealed an increase in the number of visitors from citizens, residents and tourists every season. On holidays and national occasions, their number may exceed 10,000 visitors per day, and he said, "The winter season is what distinguishes Dubai and the Hatta region in particular."
Various boats
The boats in “Kayak Hatta” vary between boats for one or more people, in addition to the “delivery boat”, “Donut Boat Electric”, and family boats for groups, while ticket prices vary according to age groups, starting from 60 dirhams to discover the area in an exceptional way, as families can Book these boats and enjoy them in the Hatta Dam area throughout the day, because of the security and safety of the area and ensuring the safety of visitors.
The city of Hatta is about 115 km east of Dubai, and it is famous for the popular heritage village of Hatta and the traditional mountain houses that have been rebuilt. It is a popular destination for spending weekends and camping in the winter or staying in hotels overlooking the Hajar Mountains, as well as four-wheel drive adventures in the desert. .
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