📍 Dam📸 Tourist Attraction

Wadi Hatta Dam

Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

4.5 (0)

Overview

Dam in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It sits in the Hajar mountains, the coolest part of the country and the most comfortable in the winter months.

Why visit: Flood dams across the wadis that hold rare standing water — quiet, and popular with birds.

Things to do

›Walk the retaining wall for the view
›Look for birdlife on the water
›Combine with the wadi upstream
›Go in the cool hours

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Travel Information

Best time

November – March; after rain the pools actually fill

Weather

Hot desert climate moderated by altitude — noticeably cooler than the coast, pleasant at 15–25°C in winter and cold at night, but still 35–42°C through the summer months.

Entry fee

Free

Hours

Daylight hours

Est. budget

₹500 – ₹3,000

Duration

1 – 2 hours

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