Discover the breathtaking beauty and hidden culture of Hatta, an inland exclave of Dubai situated high in the Hajar Mountains. Enjoy the landscape with a picnic, try sandboarding, and learn all about the local honey-making process.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Your centrally located Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman hotels or Dubai Port Rashid ( cruise terminal) Pick up from your Hotel lobby
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Try the fun of sand boarding along the dune's slopes
- Visit Camel Rock and Fossil Rock
- Learn about honey-making and beekeeping
Full description
Start your half-day trip into the desert and the Hajar Mountains with a drive eastward through the desert interior. On the way, let your guide know if there are any sights that you want to see more of during your trip; your tour is private, so the schedule can be tailored to your wishes.
As you head toward Hatta, watch as the landscapes change from open expanses to dunes, and then to the rocky foothills of the Hajar Mountains. Learn about Hatta from your guide and see an old trading settlement and rock pools nestled into the mountain slopes.
Stop to enjoy a picnic breakfast and continue to Jebel Maleihah, nicknamed Fossil Rock after the ancient marine fossils embedded in its slopes. The Honeybee Garden is your next stop in Hatta where you learn all about the fascinating art of beekeeping and honey-making. Afterward, make your way through the imposing Hajjar mountains to Hatta Dam.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel by private vehicle
- Dune drive
- Light refreshment (coffee, water, soft drink)
- Picnic breakfast box
- Sandboarding experience
- Honey Bee Garden entrance fee
- Hatta Dam visit
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Children under 5 years
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with heart problems
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
- You will receive a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Camera
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Departure time is between approximately 6 - 6:30 AM
- Children aged 5 years old and under are not allowed to join
- Vegetarian options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances
- Guests visiting the UAE during the Summer months (June – September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42 – 45 degrees Celsius and humidity levels can also exceed 90 percent during this period, it is recommended that guests take adequate precaution
- The duration of the actual tour takes 4 – 5 hours, but driving time from your Dubai hotel and the return drive may take another 60 – 90 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of day