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Go ‘glamping’ in vintage trailers, or try a human slingshot at Hatta

Meraas redevelopi­ng area to offer visitors an idea of Emirati culture and rustic landscape

- Staff Report

As the weather gets cooler, families, groups, individual­s and adrenaline-junkies can enjoy an array of attraction­s that opened in Hatta yesterday.

Meraas will activate the Hatta Wadi Hub featuring a coaching centre and activities such as mountain biking and Hatta Drop-in — Asia’s first water jump park — and a ‘glamping’ experience at the Hatta Damani Lodges. Visitors will also have the opportunit­y to stay at the Hatta Sedr trailers.

Glamping is a style of camping that includes resort-style services. “Meraas is redevelopi­ng the area in an effort to offer visitors a glimpse at Hatta’s authentic Emirati culture and rustic landscape, which are a source of pride for the nation,” said Abdullah Al Habbai, group chairman of Meraas.

One of the latest projects includes the Riad Hatta, a boutique hotel, currently in the design stage, which is inspired by traditiona­l riad — houses built around a central courtyard with materials that blend with the nature of Hatta. It is expected to open by end-2019.

Hatta Wadi Hub

It offers activities, both paid and free that range from mountain bike coaching and rentals, to downhill mountain biking, downhill carting, a human slingshot, axe throwing, archery, free fall jumps, Dr Rock station, adventure rope courses, rope bridge, wall climbing, kids and adult’s trampoline­s, as well as twin and kids zip lines, among others.

Hatta Wadi Hub also debuts Hatta Drop-in, Asia’s first water jump park, with a crazy jump, crazy slide, drop-in donuts and drop-in tracks.

Visitors can also book for a kayaking or a hiking experience at Hatta Wadi Hub.

Meanwhile, Hatta Zorbing, will give riders the chance to roll downhill inside a giant transparen­t orb.

 ?? Courtesy: Meraas ?? ■ Hatta Sedr offers visitors vintage trailers repurposed as boutique hospitalit­y experience­s.
Courtesy: Meraas ■ Hatta Sedr offers visitors vintage trailers repurposed as boutique hospitalit­y experience­s.

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