Updated: April 13, 2024

Hi, Guyz! This is our first trip to Hatta! What a beautiful place. I will show you around on the places that we visited. Our first stop….Hatta Heritage Village!

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Village life

In the heart of the town is Hatta Heritage Village which has been preserved and reconstructed by the government to showcase rural living dating back centuries. Opened in 2001, the village brings to life Dubai’s heritage, with reconstructed huts and buildings selling traditional wares. The village also houses life-size prototypes, documents and sculptures.

Located within the Heritage Village is the Bait Al Wali, one of the largest houses, where the ruler used to reside. Wander through its many rooms and courtyard before pausing at a shaded seating area. Outside, the villagers carry on inherited traditions of making jewellery, weaponry, pottery and utensils using clay, leather and copper that’s been mined from the mountains. You can even get familiar with social customs such as wedding rituals, folklore, games and traditional songs here – it’s an ideal afternoon getaway from the city.

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ALL ABOUT THE HATTA HERITAGE VILLAGE

While you may not be able to cover them all in a day, the long list of activities to explore in Hatta is surely exciting. Besides enjoying the gorgeous views, visiting Hatta Heritage Village is one activity that you must add to your bucket list.

Restored in 2001 by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (DCAA), Hatta Heritage Village is one of the oldest villages in Dubai. Visitors can learn a great deal about the way of life during that time, and get a glimpse into the clothing, furnishing, weaponry, artefacts and more from the bygone era. You also get to see the ancient agricultural, economic and defence systems.

WHAT DOES THE HATTA HERITAGE VILLAGE UAE OFFER?

If you are keen to know what an Emirati village was like years ago, a trip to Hatta Heritage Village can answer all your questions.

The Village is home to centuries-old forts, towers and citadels. There are 30 structures of different sizes at the site. These ruins reflect an age gone by, one that people interested in history will certainly love.

One of the main attractions is the house of the local ruler of the time “Bait Al Wali.” Walk inside and you will see the bedrooms, children’s rooms, kitchen and courtyards.

The well-maintained heritage site is also home to a mosque and two watchtowers as well. One tower overlooks the southern side and the other one faces the eastern side. The doors stand 2.5 metres tall. Hence, to go inside, you have to use a rope. However, climbing up does give you a unique vantage point to look at the whole area. There is a cemetery inside the complex as well.

The museum in the village displays traditional Emirati utensils, dresses, weapons, musical instruments, handicrafts and artwork. There are life-size figurines of the tribesmen as well.

Interestingly, when reconstructed in 2001, the authorities made sure that the material used for repair was almost the same as the material used to build these structures all those centuries ago. This was an effort to ensure that the essence of the place was retained.

Not far from the village is the Al Sharia Site, a palm tree farm. Here, you will see the age-old falaj network, an underground irrigation system developed so locals could continue farming even when rainfall was scarce. It provides a unique insight into how locals grew crops and trees which were so essential for their survival.

The resting space in the outdoors is called Al Barza. This is where you can have some Arabic coffee and dates. There is a gift shop here as well so you can buy something to remember this trip.

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