THE LAST TIME I VISITED DUBAI WAS TO see the iconic Expo 2020 Dubai where the world displayed its technological prowess under one roof. I found myself under futuristic domes, in the company of robots and massive exhibits. A year later, I’m back in the emirate. This time, I find myself amidst mountains and oases, trailers and caravans, and an array of adventurous offerings. I land up in Hatta, a village located nearly 130 kilometres southeast of central Dubai, high in the Hajar Mountains.
The 90-minute-long drive from Dubai International Airport to Hatta serves as the apt initiation to this mystical land. The skyscrapers that are emblematic of metropolis disappear from sight and give way to a rocky terrain as we move closer to the destination. and actor Siddhant Chaturvedi. And just like that, under the blazing sun, we discover Hatta—an eco-tourism destination packed with fun and adventure.
