HATTA THE NEW HOTSPOT FOR FUN LOVERS & THRILL-SEEKERS
HATTA WADI HUB OFFERS FUN AND LEISURE IN A RUSTIC LANDSCAPE
Already a popular destination among hikers, mountain bikers and picnickers, the Hatta Wadi Hub now seeks to offer visitors a glimpse of authentic Emirati culture, with a tinge of fun and leisure.
Thrill-seekers can now head to Hatta as an adventure sport and leisure destination has opened in the small town nestled amid the Hajar mountains.
Already a popular destination among hikers, mountain bikers and picnickers, Hatta is now home to Hatta Wadi Hub, an adventure and activity centre by Meraas, and part of Dubai Government’s extensive development of the valley.
Developed under the theme of ‘Visit Hatta’, the initiative by Meraas seeks to offer visitors a glimpse of authentic Emirati culture and rustic landscape, with a tinge of fun and leisure. It’s a perfect weekend getaway for families.
The activities on offer include both paid and free options ranging from mountain bike (MTB) coaching and rentals, to downhill carting, a human sling shot, axe throwing, archery, free fall jumps, adventure rope courses, rope bridge, wall climbing, zorbing, trampolines and zip lines for both adults and children.
Located just a couple of kilometres after the main Hatta roundabout, in the direction of Oman, the hub also offers Hatta Drop-in, Asia’s first water jump park, with a crazy jump and slide, dropin doughnuts and drop-in tracks. Visitors can also book for a kayaking or a hiking experience at Hatta Wadi Hub.
Gulf News took a sneak peek at the new destination and experienced some of the thrills, including zorbing, downhill carting, freefall and airbag jumps, while also enjoying the hospitality at Damani Lodges and Sedr Trailers, the two lodging options that offer visitors some quiet time facing the mountains and Hatta Dam.
ACCOMMODATION
The lodges feature cosy purpose-built cabins offering
hotel standard facilities with access to all modern amenities amid the wilderness.
Hatta’s Sedr Trailers is the region’s first trailer hotel, where visitors can camp along the banks of Hatta Dam in luxury trailers.
Visitors can either drive to the trailers or take a boat ride through the tranquil dam waters. The trailers and lodges could be rented for a price ranging between Dh500 and Dh1,000. Apart from the wellappointed lodges and trailers, the destination will soon open a caravan park, offering visitors another luxury outdoor staying option.
FOOD
Visitors can pack their own food or cook at the open barbecue areas. Alternatively they can also eat at two trucks and the cafe at Hatta Wadi Hub.