A guide to Hatta: from hiking and glamping to getting there…

Elsewhere, Hatta Dome Park is a novel option, offering a luxury glamping experience close to one of Hatta’s main attractions, Hatta Wadi Hub. The clear-fronted domes offer incredible mountain views, and each comes with an attached terrace and camping chairs. Inside, domes have comfortable double beds, air conditioning and wooden floors, as well as wifi, a mini-bar fridge, television and private barbecue area.

On Hatta’s hillside, you’ll find Damani Lodges Resort, which consists of 20 stilted huts, each of which has its own private deck. Inside, you’ll find comfortable beds and bathrooms, as well as Wi-Fi and a television, although you’ll likely be too busy stargazing to make use of it. Sedr Trailers, Hatta’s third glamping option, differs from your average trailer park. The site features thirteen repurposed Airstream trailers, located on the banks of Hatta Dam. The trailers are only reachable by 4×4, which Sedr Trailers staff operate. The sleek silver trailers come with a lantern-lit covered terrace and days beds, while inside, there’s a compact dining and kitchen area, and comfortable bed. Guests will also have access to a communal barbecue area and on-site food trucks.

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Hatta Heritage Village

The Hatta Heritage Village offers a glimpse into the exclave’s past with reconstruction of a traditional town, complete with a defence tower and houses built from sandstone, fringes, stones and palm trees. The area is also home to an old mosque and a museum which houses traditional furniture, artefacts, musical instruments, traditional clothing and weapons used by locals who once inhabited these areas.