Hatta Resorts and the Hatta Wadi Hub have reopened their doors for the sixth season, bringing plenty of activities for people of all ages and physical abilities.
Hatta, an exclave of Dubai high in the Hajar mountains, is on the border with Oman and has been a popular adventure activity spot for years.
Kayaking, hiking, zip-lining and the Hatta Drop-in water slide are all making a comeback, but this year the team has introduced the Aerial Adventure Park, which is spread over 39 platforms with 66 elements to conquer. These include a high ropes course, a giant swing, zip-line belay and something called the Leap of Faith. Each experience lasts between 90 minutes and two hours, and the park can hold up to 75 visitors at a time.
It also has a ground-level area that caters for up to 10 children aged three to six. Experiences there last 30 to 45 minutes.
In terms of accommodation, this year many Hatta Resorts favourites make a return, including the Sedr Trailers, the region's first trailer hotel; the Damani Lodges, which sit amid the mountains; a collection of caravans for families; and the domes, or glamping tents, which offer panoramic views of Hatta's stunning landscapes. People can also take their own tents or vehicles to camp out at the park, and day-trippers are welcome.
Food is available from the on-site cafe, which serves classic fare such as sandwiches and avocado on toast. There are also food trucks such as Sedr Bites, Taste of Hatta and Damani Bites.
Nearby, there is also dog-friendly JA Hatta Fort Hotel, open year-round, which reintroduced its Terra Cabins on September 1. These are spacious cabins that offer mountain views with amenities such as a mini-bar, walk-in rain shower, on-demand multimedia projector and an alcove seating area, as well as a new menu for in-room dining.
The regular cabins can accommodate up to four guests with a bunk bed and double bed, while the Deluxe Terra Cabins hold five, with two bunk beds and a double pull-out bed, plus private patio area.
Anyone staying at the cabins also has access to the hotel's full facilities, including restaurants that range from a casual cafe and pool bar to a more sophisticated cocktail bar or fine-dining outlet. Recreational activities such as mini golf, airgun shooting, padel tennis and archery are also available here.
This year, the season opened with a celebration, as the Hatta Sign, which is 19.28 metres tall, was given the Guinness World Record for Tallest Landmark Sign, beating even the famous Hollywood sign in Los Angeles.
In October 2021, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, unveiled a bold vision for Hatta. The Hatta Master Development Plan, part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, sets out to draw further tourism, business and investment to the area.
There are plans to build a beach, a new lake, a cable railway, several hotels, and 120km of bicycle paths.
In January last year, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, issued orders to form a supreme committee to oversee the mega project.
Construction work is also under way on a Dh46 million waterfall attraction in Hatta.
More information is available at visithatta.com/en
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A worker is categorised as skilled by the MOHRE based on nine levels given in the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) issued by the International Labour Organisation.
A skilled worker would be someone at a professional level (levels 1 – 5) which includes managers, professionals, technicians and associate professionals, clerical support workers, and service and sales workers.
The worker must also have an attested educational certificate higher than secondary or an equivalent certification, and earn a monthly salary of at least Dh4,000.
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As a vital witness, she was forced to relive the ordeal by police who needed to identify the attacker and ensure he was found guilty.
Now aged 16, Nora has decided she wants to dedicate her career to helping other victims of crime.
“It was very horrible for her. She saw her mum, dying, just next to her eyes. But now she just wants to go forward,” said Khulood, speaking about how her eldest daughter was dealing with the trauma of the incident five years ago. “She is saying, 'mama, I want to be a lawyer, I want to help people achieve justice'.”
Khulood’s youngest daughter, Fatima, was seven at the time of the attack and attempted to help paramedics responding to the incident.
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Khulood’s son, Saeed, was nine in 2014 and slept through the attack. While he did not witness the trauma, this made it more difficult for him to understand what had happened. He has ambitions to become an engineer.
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Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
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