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
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 market encourages local entrepreneurship
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 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
