The Hatta Heritage Village is a restored traditional mountain village, and is an attraction that is a must for us who love cultural experiences and exploring the history and heritage of the local population.
5 minutes drive from Hatta Water Dam
wonder if its a replica?
I must admit I was captivated
doorway to Hatta's past
with modern signages
The mosque and houses within the village were originally constructed from materials such as mud, palm tree trunks and fronds (barasti), reeds, and stone. The village consists of 30 buildings, many of which have interior furnishings typical of the UAE in the period prior to development in the 1960s onwards. The village also houses the home of the Governor known as 'Bait Al Wali'.
restored mountain village
that showcases life as it was before the country's oil boom
but with modern floodlights?
fascinating nonetheless
making our way up the small hill
What's noteworthy is that, even after restoration, many of these structures are still standing strong on their original building materials like palm tree trunks, mud, stones, and reed. The museum inside the village has displays of traditional Emirati dresses, weapons, musical instruments, utensils, products made from palm trees, and other beautiful handicrafts and artworks.
The village was opened to the public in February 2001 after extensive renovation, and is currently owned and managed by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority.
a restored or reconstructed fort?
quite a trek to get up there
but well worth the view it offered
reconstructed houses of what was once a working village
illustrates different aspects of traditional life
showcasing customs and crafts to agriculture
a popular and unique landmark
last remaining symbols of Hatta's erstwhile splendour
And the best part of all, entrance is free!
making our way out
fairly recent
a glimpse of the old and new
the typical Middle Eastern 'majlis' beckons us
warm and welcoming
a great place to sit and chit chat
After our visit here we headed back to the resort to for a little rest before checking out. We will be headed to Dubai to visit our most favourite area of all: Bur Dubai!
Location: Hatta - Dubai - United Arab Emirates