Hatta Heritage Village Tour with Kayaking
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Hatta Heritage Village's rich history
- Kayak on the serene waters of Hatta Dam
- Marvel at the stunning Hajar Mountains
- Experience traditional Emirati architecture
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the desert landscapes
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Dubai
- Guided tour of Hatta Heritage Village
- Kayaking session at Hatta Dam
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: It lies to the south-east of Dubai's main territory and is about 134 km (83 mi) east of Dubai. It is located relatively high in the Hajar Mountains.
Hatta Heritage Village is a reconstruction of a traditional mountain village located in Hatta,
A viewing tower stands at the top of this city park on a hill with a playground & sports fields.
Hatta is an exclave of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, high in the Hajar Mountains. The restored, centuries-old Hatta Heritage Village features a defensive tower, stone houses with palm-frond roofs, and falaj, the traditional water system. Other exhibits include traditional weapons, furniture and crockery. At the nearby Hatta Dam, the Hatta Reservoir Visitor Point overlooks the pools of striking green water.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- The kayaking session is suitable for beginners; no prior experience is necessary.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately for the climate.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for walking and kayaking.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Hatta tour
Lovely day out and friendly guide Afzan
Must Visit Heritage Village for Arabic Heritage
Hatta Heritage village is beautifully made with Gardens, Lake area with fish. Cafes and restaurents nearby. And the major attraction is Al Falaj Tunnel the ancient 2000 year old tunnel (renovated) with huge history and natural water springs. An 40 minute tour inside tunnel is awesome and quiet informative. Al Hajaran is the really nice dine in restaurent with nice and tasty food, supportive staff. Must visit Heritage village to enjoy the Arabic Heritage
Could be much better. A bit disappointed
I am a bit disappointed with the organisation of the trip. Here are the positives and negatives: Positives: - The Kayaking was good. - Smooth and accurate pick up and drop off Negatives: - the whole trip was quite rushed. - there was not enough time to spend in the village - the description gave the impression that it is a guided tour, but that was not the case. - the interaction wasn’t the best in terms of friendliness.
Poor value for money, poor organisation.
After living in dubai for many years Id NOT recommend this tour. It’s really poor value for money, and the itinerary, while being already not generous, was cut in HALF. Its poorly organised, and you’re better off taking the public RTA buses, and then the kayaking tickets (25+60 dirhams), while still maintaining your own pace. Our tour guide was grumpy and constantly hurrying us while shortselling us on the same attractions he was meant to chapperone us through. Disappointing.
Unplanned Deviations of Itinerary in the middle on the tour
Failure to Deliver Itinerary: The Hatta stops were missed, and there was no professional tour guide, all rushed. Unplanned Tour Deviations: At 1:00 PM in Hatta, the driver said to return to Dubai to pick up other passengers, which 5+ hours of unnecessary travel back to Dubai and back to desert not included in the agenda. Communication was not possible as our calls were blocked by RAH Tourism agent.