Under the guidance and sponsorship of Ahmed bin Mohammed…launch "Hatta Hatta" Within a campaign "Dubai Destinations" -Expanded 3-

For his part, Hussein Al-Banna, Executive Director of the Traffic and Roads Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority, and head of the executive team for the development of the Hatta region, said: “The Supreme Committee for Supervising the Development of the Hatta Region was headed by His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, in cooperation with Partners from the relevant government agencies in the emirate implemented 41 development projects in Hatta during the last period, and work is underway to implement 24 projects, within the framework of the strategy aimed at strengthening the infrastructure. Achieving comprehensive development of the region, in a way that serves Dubai’s social agenda and enhances its attractiveness as an exceptional tourist destination, distinguished by its nature and entertainment destinations.”
He added, “The Authority was keen to strengthen the road and transportation network, and provide collective and flexible mobility solutions, in addition to providing full support during the period of festivals, activities and events that are held in Hatta, specifically within the “Sheta Hatta”, where the Authority organizes trips on the Hop On Hop Off lines.

“29 trips per day” on the most important tourist attractions in the Hatta region, in addition to providing the “Hatta Express” bus service, with an average of 14 trips to visit Hatta, starting from Dubai to Hatta directly. In the current session, the authority has also allocated more than 1,100 parking spots to serve the public, and provided 17 buses. For internal transportation from the parking lots to the event site, in addition to internal transportation buses to transport visitors to the top of the Hatta Dam area, in addition to the presence of a work team to manage crowds and ensure the smooth flow of traffic throughout the festival period.”
Regarding the activities and objectives of both the “Hatta Honey” and “Hatta Agricultural” festivals, Ahmed Al Zarouni, Director of the Public Parks and Recreational Facilities Department at Dubai Municipality, said that Dubai Municipality will organize the ninth season of the Hatta Honey Festival, the most prominent annual event to support Emirati beekeepers and the honey production sector across the country. At the state level, between December 27 and 31, 2024, with the participation of 51 Emirati beekeepers, in conjunction with the “Shatta Hatta” initiative, and we seek to make the festival a platform Integrated to support Emirati beekeepers and provide them with the opportunity to display and market their products, as well as exchange experiences in the field of honey production.
The municipality is completing all preparations for the festival to ensure the provision of the best facilities and services that enhance the experience of visitors and participants in the Hatta region, which is distinguished by its nature, picturesque terrain, and winter atmosphere, which is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the emirate.
The municipality will also organize the Hatta Agricultural Festival, which represents an integrated event to support citizen farmers and the agricultural system in the emirate, and improve the ability of farms to achieve self-sufficiency and economic sufficiency. The festival will start on January 18 and will continue until January 22, 2025, in the Lim Lake area, where 25 booths will be allocated to farmers and 5 for accompanying activities, including food and others.
The Hatta Agricultural Festival supports national farmers who own productive agricultural projects, by providing kiosks for farmers to display their products, and providing multiple services and facilities to farmers in the Hatta region and farm owners, with the aim of encouraging them and enhancing and developing the capabilities of high-quality and sustainable agricultural production that supports the food security system.

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