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Day Trip from Dubai: Visiting the Beautiful Hatta

Last updated on March 17, 2025 | 7 min read
Written By
Shruti Gupta
Edited By
Sachin Nayi
Day Trip from Dubai: Visiting the Beautiful Hatta

Do you wish to ditch the conventional experiences of the futuristic infrastructure of Dubai and the different souks that everyone else visits? 

While they are worth exploring, you would feel the lack of an x-factor for your trip, and here’s where people would have suggested you take a day trip to Hatta, Dubai. 

A restored ancient Dubai village fully maintained and blends its cultural heritage with nature is a perfect escape from the city. It holds Dubai’s royal vibe with breathtaking experiences and a serene atmosphere. 

So, while you are looking for how to make it special, let’s check the details without any further ado. 

How To Enjoy A Day Trip To Hatta Dubai?  

While you are willing to make each day and moment in Dubai worth cherishable, some of you would feel it like a sightseeing place. Even others think of it as a pure historic site, but few know the underrated treasure it holds. 

The place has everything to make your day memorable and lets you know the itinerary for your day trip to Hatta Dubai. 

Step 1: Take A Luxury Road Trip To Hatta 

The most convenient way to drive to Hatta is to immerse yourself in the luxurious city of Dubai and swing in the contemporary infrastructure. The on-road time to drive to Hatta by car from the city is 1 hour and 24 minutes. 

Therefore, to make the most of it, you should maximize comfort via a luxury car with massage or recline seats like the Rolls Royce Spectre or memory foam seats in mid-cars like the Mercedes C200. This way, you can avoid lethargy and pain issues and make the most of your trip. While taxis require an AED 244 fare, renting a car provides the much-needed flexibility. 

Step 2: Have Breakfast With Stunning Mountain Views 

Do you feel the FOMO of not having delicious breakfast at the mountainous views?

Give an energetic start to your day by having breakfast at places like the Hatta Fort Hotel. These offer landscapes with stunning mountain views and an elegant retreat to refresh you. 

Besides, it even has private villas and pools offering a serene yet picturesque environment for all ages and preferences. You can even opt for other fine-in restaurants or street food nostalgia to indulge in more authentic Emirati cuisine. 

Step 3: Cherish The Crystal Clear Waters of Hatta Dam In Style

Do you want a remarkable experience of the desert in the chilling waters closer to nature? 

If yes, then Hatta Dam is the perfect destination to connect with nature in a private kayak.

Rent one to indulge in the crystal-clear waters of the large lake. With various adventurous activities, the turquoise waters are the perfect treasure for families, friends, and solo individuals. 

For instance, you can hike at the scenic Hajar mountain ranges, click pictures, watch ducks swimming, which gives an authentic look, and much more. You can even opt for paddle boating, canoeing, and similar activities to enjoy the Hatta Dam. 

To scale up your luxurious experiences, you can choose a guided VIP boat tour with refreshments and explore places like Hatta Hill Park. 

Step 4: Adventure At Hatta Wadi Hub

What if your adventure to the Hatta offers a perfect blend of adventure and recreational sports?

If so, then Hatta Wadi Hub is the perfect place to spend your time. The park has much to offer, from water slides to pool rides. You can even slide in its pool at high speeds of 40-80 km. 

The most remarkable aspect is its fun activities like Gel ball, Archery, Tube sliding, Zorbing, and Football Zorbing. Make sure to get a ticket to enter the park. 

Step 5: Have a Thrilling Private Desert and Mountain Adventure 

The luxurious city of Dubai has a range of adventurous activities. You can opt for cars with luxury SUVs with better ground clearance like Mercedes G63 and Rolls Royce Cullinan for off-road adventures in the Hajar Mountains 

These would provide perfect off-road adventures with a thrill yet ensure maximal safety and a lethargy-free experience. For group travelers, camping in the mountain ranges would be the most suitable option. 

Step 6: Experience Arab Culture At Hatta Heritage Village 

Would you prefer going into the mountain ranges of a region and missing out on its cultural authenticity? 

To save yourself from this mishap, Hatta Heritage Village symbolizes the traditional Arabian culture where you can immerse yourself. Besides, the village is in the mountainous Hajar region and has now been restored. 

So, if you love royalty, history, archeology, or similar aspects, it’s worth visiting. From date palms to barren desert and ancient watchtowers, it takes you back in time. Do visit the Al-Sharia palm tree to spot the Falaj desert irrigation system. 

Step 7: Watch Birds At Hatta Swan Lake

Hatta Swan Lake is home to various local birds and swans, offering bird-watching and other recreational experiences. It’s near the Hatta heritage village that offers Instagram-worthy aesthetic views of the Hajar mountains. 

From camping to picnics and family-friendly fun activities, Swan Lake offers a short escape to the city and can even feed birds. 

Step 8: Have an Exclusive Gourmet Meal 

Tantalize your taste buds with authentic Emirati and Arabian food. Besides, cherish this luxurious city’s gourmet food by dining in at Ja Hatta Fort Hotel or Hatta Sedr Trailers Resort along with the picturesque views. 

These places even offer organic local cuisine and premium beverages for detox and maximum nutritional value. 

Step 9: Additional Things To Do Near Hatta 

Did the above activities feel less like fueling up your experiences, or did they have little of your preferences? 

If yes, there are certain activities in and around the region for you to explore. 

You can indulge in 

  • Hatta Paragliding: Fly 500 meters above the sky like a bird and view the region from top views. Thus, you can feel the breathtaking Hajar mountain ranges, which take around 5 minutes. 
  • Hatta Hiking: Travelling through the largest national park in Dubai on the trek is incredible. From trekking through the steep trails to hiking through the mountains, this 3.1 km adventure is worth trying. 
  • Hatta Horse Riding: Ride on Arabian horses for the authentic majestic feel as you conquer the Hajar lakes and mountains. You can even halt in between for a nostalgic barbecue to level up your 4.8 km journey.

Step 10: Finish Off With Panoramic Sunset Views 

Wrap up your journey in Hollywood style with panoramic sunset views in a car with a sunroof like the Bentley, Mercedes, Porsche, or similar. You can capture Instagram-worthy pics, and while heading back to Dubai, you can star gaze through it in the lapse of nature. 

Final Thoughts 

Hatta, the original restored village of Dubai, has a blend of culture, adventure, nature, and natural resources to explore. A day trip to Hatta Dubai is the prime attraction of tourists and is included in the itinerary even for those who visit the city for the Dubai Shopping Festival. 

While everyone has travel preferences, the itinerary has much to explore. In the lap of nature through the twilight in the sky, you can cherish and feel the gush of winds through luxury sports cars like the McLaren 750S Spider or Ferrari SF90 Stradale

The best part is that they won’t add up to your budget as the Ramadan offers have the best deals, while the flexible rental plans are another asset for pocket-friendly rates with transparency. 

Shruti Gupta

Shruti Gupta is a passionate automotive writer who brings insightful expertise to the Phantom Rent A Car blog.

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