• Kayaking at Hatta Dam is a popular activity. All photos: Dubai Holding
    Kayaking at Hatta Dam is a popular activity. All photos: Dubai Holding
  • Hatta Wadi Hub season five is set to launch in September.
    Hatta Wadi Hub season five is set to launch in September.
  • A record 200,000 people visited one of Dubai's best-known outdoor destination in the fourth season.
    A record 200,000 people visited one of Dubai's best-known outdoor destination in the fourth season.
  • The new season will open on September 15 and run until May next year.
    The new season will open on September 15 and run until May next year.
  • People will have access once again to Hatta Damani Lodges Resort.
    People will have access once again to Hatta Damani Lodges Resort.
  • With its rugged Hajar mountains backdrop, Hatta Wadi Hub offers plenty of adventure and activities, from downhill carting, zorbing, a human slingshot and axe throwing, to archery, free-fall jumps, wall climbing and trampolining.
    With its rugged Hajar mountains backdrop, Hatta Wadi Hub offers plenty of adventure and activities, from downhill carting, zorbing, a human slingshot and axe throwing, to archery, free-fall jumps, wall climbing and trampolining.
  • Mountain biking and these rovers are available to rent at Hatta Wadi Hub.
    Mountain biking and these rovers are available to rent at Hatta Wadi Hub.
  • There are several hiking trails to explore.
    There are several hiking trails to explore.
  • Hatta Dome Park was a new addition last year.
    Hatta Dome Park was a new addition last year.
  • Hatta Sedr Trailers Resort will also reopen.
    Hatta Sedr Trailers Resort will also reopen.
  • Hatta Caravan Park is a popular overnight spot.
    Hatta Caravan Park is a popular overnight spot.
  • Visitors can also do some old-fashioned camping.
    Visitors can also do some old-fashioned camping.

Hatta Wadi Hub season five to launch in September with adventure rope courses


Hayley Skirka
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Hatta Wadi Hub will reopen for its fifth season on September 15 and run until May next year.

As part of the relaunch, the mountain-surrounded hub will introduce a new adventure ropes course for children and adults.

The news comes as the purpose-built facility in the Dubai exclave announced record visitor numbers for season four, with more than 200,000 people from 125 nationalities travelling to the destination. Record visits followed new additions to the hub including Hatta Caravan Park and Hatta Dome Park, as well as an extended season.

New adventure rope courses for adults and children will open as part of season five at Hatta Wadi Hub. Leslie Pableo for The National
New adventure rope courses for adults and children will open as part of season five at Hatta Wadi Hub. Leslie Pableo for The National

With its rugged Hajar mountains backdrop, Hatta Wadi Hub offers plenty of adventure and activities, from downhill carting, zorbing, a human slingshot and axe throwing, to archery, free-fall jumps, wall climbing and trampolining.

Spend summer in Hatta

Hatta remains open throughout summer for hiking, biking and kayaking. Photo: Dubai Holdings
Hatta remains open throughout summer for hiking, biking and kayaking. Photo: Dubai Holdings

Thrillseekers willing to brave the summer weather can continue to find adventure in Hatta.

The region’s hiking and biking trails remain open year-round. Spanning 32.6 kilometres, the paths are divided into different grades and five routes. Visitors can explore the area on their own mountain bikes or rent one from Hubbers at Hatta Wadi Hub.

Hatta Kayak is also an option for summer fun. Located on Hatta Dam, it closes between 11am and 3pm daily but is business as usual in the morning and afternoon. It offers paddleboating, water-biking and electronic donut boat rides.

Hatta Dome Park is one of several accommodation options at Hatta Resorts and Hatta Wadi Hub. Photo: Dubai Holdings
Hatta Dome Park is one of several accommodation options at Hatta Resorts and Hatta Wadi Hub. Photo: Dubai Holdings

Alongside Hatta Wadi Hub, the destination has a number of unique accommodations for visitors to stay in including Sedr Trailer Resort, Damani Lodges Resort, caravans and camping sites.

Hatta is located only an hour-and-a-half’s drive from Dubai, and has gained a reputation as the UAE’s outdoor adventure destination.

The exclave of the emirate sits on the border with Oman, and benefits from some fantastic natural scenery and a more laid-back pace of life than the UAE's big cities.

For more details on Hatta, how to get there and what to do, see The National's guide here.

Scroll through the gallery below to see photos of Hatta's Caravan Park.

  • Hatta Caravan Park is being billed as the region's first luxury caravan park. All photos: Dubai Holding
    Hatta Caravan Park is being billed as the region's first luxury caravan park. All photos: Dubai Holding
  • Hatta Caravan Park opened to the public on October 1, 2021.
    Hatta Caravan Park opened to the public on October 1, 2021.
  • The park is home to 11 bespoke caravans.
    The park is home to 11 bespoke caravans.
  • The caravans have a range of amenities, including a TV, kitchenette and free Wi-Fi access.
    The caravans have a range of amenities, including a TV, kitchenette and free Wi-Fi access.
  • Each caravan is designed to house two adults and two to three children.
    Each caravan is designed to house two adults and two to three children.
  • Prices start from Dh1,350 per night at Hatta Caravan Park.
    Prices start from Dh1,350 per night at Hatta Caravan Park.
  • The new addition was made to Hatta Resorts and Hatta Wadi Hub during its fourth season.
    The new addition was made to Hatta Resorts and Hatta Wadi Hub during its fourth season.
  • Barbecue stations and fire pits are available for families.
    Barbecue stations and fire pits are available for families.
  • Another new addition is Rovers, a four-wheel off-road electric scooter experience.
    Another new addition is Rovers, a four-wheel off-road electric scooter experience.
  • Guests can explore the rocky mountainous terrain in a new way with the Rovers.
    Guests can explore the rocky mountainous terrain in a new way with the Rovers.
  • Hatta Mountain Biking at Hatta Wadi Hub also has e-bikes.
    Hatta Mountain Biking at Hatta Wadi Hub also has e-bikes.
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Updated: July 01, 2022, 3:28 AM