Dubai’s cooler secret, just 90 minutes away.
When Dubai temperatures are sizzling, the savvy escape to nearby Hatta, where fresh air, rugged peaks, and leafy calm await. Nestled within the stunning Hajjar Mountains, JA Hatta Fort Hotel is Dubai’s Only Mountain Resort and your perfect escape-from-the-heat headquarters for a scorching summer.
Why We’re Wild About It
Set in a tapestry of rugged beauty, the resort’s retro-chalet vibes, a spa, a couple of villas, and a vintage charm, it’s stood since 1981. Guests can choose from Deluxe Terra Cabins sleeping up to five people, Terra Cabins which are a little smaller and sleep up to four guests, or the three bedroom Deluxe Villa – the latter of which has a private garden and jacuzzi. There are also multiple options inside the main hotel, one of which has a dog-friendly option for your furry friends (kids are welcome, too.)
The hotel delivers an earthy elegance that hits differently than downtown’s glitz and glam. Each terraced unit offers serene mountain views and private terraces or balconies, bathed in cool breezes and golden sunsets. Truly, there is nothing more breathtaking than waking up in the stark beauty of the UAE’s Al Hajjar mountains.
Your day unfolds however you choose: you can dock into the rocky pools, unleash your competitive side on the mini-golf or archery and airgun range, stroll through the petting zoo, or even visit the Hatta Dam – just a stone’s throw away – for paddle boarding or kayaking. Fancy more of a buzz? There’s also mountain biking, guided hikes, or a serene visit to the honeybee farm awaiting you.
The idyllic location just a few hours from the city is a thriving green oasis.
Offers That Inspire
Here’s the cherry on top for your local summer trip:
1. Hatta Calling
Score a stay infused with 20% savings on dining, resort experiences, and partner tours—plus early check-in and late check-out (valid until September 30).
2. Mountain Daycations
For AED 245 per couple, enjoy pool access, a sumptuous lunch, fresh fruit, and mocktails, with options to upgrade to full beverages.
3. Hatta Reset Package
Wellness meets wild: spa treatments, guided hikes or a honey-tasting experience, healthy dining, smoothies, and sunset fruit platters. Available through December 30th.
Booking is best booked directly via JAresorts.com, or call +971 4 8099 333 to access members-only perks and rates.
The Terra Cabin terraces offer unparalleled views of starlit skies from day to night.
Local Love & Legacy
There’s more than just cool air up here; Hatta’s heritage is rich with Emirati culture. Drop by the Hatta Heritage Village to wander through restored mountain dwellings, or tour the ecological haven of the Hatta Mountain Conservation Reserve, home to endangered Arabian fauna and dozens of plant species.
The hotel interior rooms overlook the Hajjar mountains, and you can you even bring your four-legged friends.
The Insider’s Verdict
Think of JA Hatta Fort Hotel as Dubai’s elegant reprieve just under two hours away. It’s where wellness meets wilderness, nostalgia meets newness, and every day ends with star-studded peace and quiet. If your soul’s asking for altitude and your mind’s craving pause, this is your summit.
