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Archery at JA Hatta Fort Hotel
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Hatta, an inland enclave 134 km east of Dubai straddling the Hajar mountains bordering Oman. Alamy, file
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Hatta has more than 50km of biking trails, divided into different levels for every ability level
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Learn everything there is to know about beekeeping at Hatta Honey Bee Garden
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Hatta Dam
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Visit Hatta roundabout
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Kayaks are available to rent at Hatta Dam
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Mountain biking in Hatta means mountain views and watery grasslands
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Camping by Hatta Dam
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Hatta Heritage Village is one of the oldest villages in the country
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Hatta Sedr Trailers are based high in the mountains
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Go ziplining at JA Hatta Fort Hotel
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Hatta Sedr Trailers each have their own decking area for mountainside lounging
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Archery at JA Hatta Fort Hotel
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Hatta, an inland enclave 134 km east of Dubai straddling the Hajar mountains bordering Oman. Alamy, file
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OIFYDP7G4SFFNU7FK5KZSVDSYE.jpg?smart=true&auth=511e8ee858b701217b5ab48d46718bd39894f43ec2d22e3388a5e30af1a48185&width=400&height=225)
Hatta has more than 50km of biking trails, divided into different levels for every ability level
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Learn everything there is to know about beekeeping at Hatta Honey Bee Garden
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Hatta Dam
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Visit Hatta roundabout
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Kayaks are available to rent at Hatta Dam
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Mountain biking in Hatta means mountain views and watery grasslands
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Camping by Hatta Dam
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Hatta Heritage Village is one of the oldest villages in the country
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Hatta Sedr Trailers are based high in the mountains
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Go ziplining at JA Hatta Fort Hotel
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Hatta Sedr Trailers each have their own decking area for mountainside lounging
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Archery at JA Hatta Fort Hotel
A complete guide to Hatta: What to do, where to stay and how to get there
From adventures in the mountains to beekeeping farms, here's everything you need to know before visiting
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Hayley Skirka
18 November, 2023
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