Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visits Hatta market - in pictures

  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, visited the new Hatta Souq on Tuesday. All photos: Dubai Media Office
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, visited the new Hatta Souq on Tuesday. All photos: Dubai Media Office
  • It encompasses seven shops, six indoor and seven outdoor kiosks, 42 sales platforms, a large store, eight food carts, a children's playground, outdoor seating and green spaces, prayer rooms for men and women, and public facilities.
    It encompasses seven shops, six indoor and seven outdoor kiosks, 42 sales platforms, a large store, eight food carts, a children's playground, outdoor seating and green spaces, prayer rooms for men and women, and public facilities.
  • The design of the market combines modern and traditional elements that blend in with the mountainous nature of the region.
    The design of the market combines modern and traditional elements that blend in with the mountainous nature of the region.
  • The market encourages local entrepreneurship
    The market encourages local entrepreneurship
  • Hatta market has a total area of more than 13,500 square metres
    Hatta market has a total area of more than 13,500 square metres
  • Sheikh Mohammed, accompanied by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Deputy Ruler of Dubai, was briefed on the 14 projects and initiatives that have been completed
    Sheikh Mohammed, accompanied by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Deputy Ruler of Dubai, was briefed on the 14 projects and initiatives that have been completed
  • Sheikh Mohammed honoured the graduates of the accredited professional diplomas in entrepreneurship and agricultural entrepreneurship
    Sheikh Mohammed honoured the graduates of the accredited professional diplomas in entrepreneurship and agricultural entrepreneurship
  • Eighty-seven people from the Hatta region graduated from the diploma programmes
    Eighty-seven people from the Hatta region graduated from the diploma programmes