Hatta, United Arab Emirates

Hatta with the Hatta mountains in the background

Hatta Dam

Hatta is a Sheikhdom in the Hajjar mountains- an exclave of the Emirate of Dubai, UAE, to the south-east of its main territory.

Its capital town is also named Hatta (which includes a reconstructed heritage village by the same name).

Hatta is about 115 km (71 mi) east of Dubai City. Because of its altitude, Hatta has a milder climate than the city of Dubai, making Hatta a popular vacation place for Dubai residents.

The old village of Hatta includes two prominent military towers from the 18th century and the Juma mosque (built in 1780), the oldest building in Hatta, as well as about 30 loamè houses. The reconstructed heritage village displays scenes from everyday life in the past. The traditional water supply (falaj system) has also been repaired.

External links

• Data Dubai: Hatta’s history

References

• Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Government of Dubai: Historical Sites — Hatta Village