Outdoors Hatta
Hatta Dam
An outdoor spot in Hatta, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Turquoise reservoir in the Hajar Mountains with kayak and pedal-boat rental.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Hatta, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 outdoor spot. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Hatta Waterfall and Sedr Trailers Resort cafe.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Hatta, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Hatta Waterfall
Man-made cascade at the dam spillway with a viewing area.
Outdoors · 0.3 km straight-line - 2Sedr Trailers Resort cafe
Casual dining at Hatta's trailer-style resort among the mountains.
Food · 0.5 km straight-line - 3Hatta Heritage Village
Restored mud-brick village with a fort, watchtowers and falaj irrigation channels.
Sight · 1.4 km straight-line - 4Hatta Honey Bee Garden
Bee farm with tours on beekeeping and tastings of local Sidr honey.
Activity · 3.1 km straight-line - 5JA Hatta Fort Hotel restaurant
Long-standing mountain hotel restaurant with a terrace over the hills.
Food · 4.6 km straight-line - 6Hatta mountain bike trails
Over 50 km of marked trails for walkers and mountain bikers, with bike hire at the hub.
Activity · 5.5 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Hatta Dam is a stop on our Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Hatta route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Hatta
Hatta Dam is our only outdoors pick in Hatta; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Hatta guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Hatta run from 23°C in January to 41°C in June; January is usually the wettest month. For Hatta Dam itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Hatta from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Hatta weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Hatta Dam, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Hatta - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Coordinates
- 24.78468, 56.11337
- Destination
- Hatta, United Arab Emirates
- Website
- visithatta.com
Hatta Dam: quick answers
How much time do you need at Hatta Dam?
Plan on about 2 hours at Hatta Dam. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Hatta Dam?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Book kayaks online on weekends.
Where is Hatta Dam?
Hatta Dam is at Hatta - Dubai - United Arab Emirates. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Hatta Dam?
Hatta Dam appears on Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Hatta, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Hatta Dam to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Hatta.
Plan Hatta
- Hatta travel guide 8 places
- Best time to visit Hatta weather by month
- Abu Dhabi to Hatta 181 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Hatta
- Hatta Wadi Hub Activity
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.