Getting there
- By car: about 90 minutes from Dubai.
- Hatta Express bus (route H02): from Dubai Mall bus station, AED 25 each way, every 2 hours from 7am to 7pm, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- In Hatta: a hop-on bus links the main sights for about AED 2 per stop.
- Guided tour: a Hatta mountain tour with dam kayaking and the Heritage Village includes the transport.
Things to do
- Kayak on Hatta Dam: turquoise water between bare mountains, open 7am to 9pm. Book with Hatta Kayak.
- Hatta Wadi Hub: downhill carting, zorbing, archery and wall climbing, plus hiking and mountain-bike trails.
- Hatta Heritage Village: restored mud-brick houses, a fort and watchtowers.
When to go
October to April is best, when the resorts and Wadi Hub are open for the season and the mountain air is cooler than the coast.
Where to stay
Most visitors do Hatta as a day trip from Dubai. The Hatta Express leaves from Dubai Mall, so a Downtown Dubai penthouse puts the bus stop a short walk away.
Penthouses for this trip
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Luxe 6BR Penthouse with Burj View & Private Cinema
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Skyline Living 5BR Penthouse with Burj Khalifa View
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Premium 5 Bedroom Penthouse Opposite Burj Khalifa
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Durrani Homes - Alluring 5BR Penthouse with Burj Khalifa and Fountain View
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Ultra-Luxury 5BR Penthouse in Downtown Dubai with Skyline Views
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Triplex Paradise Penthouse
Questions
How far is Hatta from Dubai?
About 90 minutes by car, or 1 hour 15 minutes on the Hatta Express bus from Dubai Mall bus station.
How much is the bus to Hatta?
AED 25 each way on the Hatta Express (route H02), every 2 hours from 7am to 7pm.
What time is Hatta kayaking open?
Hatta Kayak at the dam is open daily from 7am to 9pm.
Facts and dates checked 7 November 2026. Event dates can change, so confirm with the organiser before you book.
