Dubai's own mountain trails, and the easiest UAE mountain hiking to reach without a car. There are 17 colour-graded walking trails, about 33 km in all (Dubai Municipality, 2024), all starting from the Wadi Hub. Green and Blue are easy loops, from 1 km to Green 2 at 8 km. Red and Black are short, steep climbs, from 0.3 km to Black 1 at 7.5 km. The cost shown is the return H02 bus from Dubai plus two H04 rides; the walking is free.
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How to reach the start
RTA bus H02 Hatta Express runs non-stop from Dubai Mall Bus Station to Hatta Bus Station: AED 25 (about ₹650) each way, about 90 minutes, roughly every 2 hours from 7am, last bus back at 7pm. The H04 Hatta Hop On Hop Off loop (every 30 minutes, AED 2 per ride) then takes you from Hatta Bus Station to the Hatta Wadi Hub trailhead, and also stops at Hatta Dam and Hatta Heritage Village.
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What it costs
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Covers local transport, permits or entry, a guide where needed and food on the trail. Getting to Hatta Wadi Hub (Hatta Trail Centre) is extra.
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How hard is the Hatta Mountain Trails trek?
Moderate grade. It takes 1 day and climbs to about 470 m. Dubai's own mountain trails, and the easiest UAE mountain hiking to reach without a car. There are 17 colour-graded walking trails, about 33 km in all (Dubai Municipality, 2024), all starting from the Wadi Hub. Green and Blue are easy loops, from 1 km to Green 2 at 8 km. Red and Black are short, steep climbs, from 0.3 km to Black 1 at 7.5 km. The cost shown is the return H02 bus from Dubai plus two H04 rides; the walking is free.
Do I need a permit for Hatta Mountain Trails?
No permit or booking needed to walk. The trails are public (Dubai Municipality) and have been free to use (Hatta Resorts/Meraas). Pick up or download the official Hatta hiking trail map before you start; the trail centre asks hikers to carry one.
How do I reach the Hatta Mountain Trails trek?
RTA bus H02 Hatta Express runs non-stop from Dubai Mall Bus Station to Hatta Bus Station: AED 25 (about ₹650) each way, about 90 minutes, roughly every 2 hours from 7am, last bus back at 7pm. The H04 Hatta Hop On Hop Off loop (every 30 minutes, AED 2 per ride) then takes you from Hatta Bus Station to the Hatta Wadi Hub trailhead, and also stops at Hatta Dam and Hatta Heritage Village. Base: Hatta Wadi Hub (Hatta Trail Centre), off the Dubai-Hatta road, about 90 minutes from Dubai.
What is the best season for Hatta Mountain Trails?
October-April. Hatta Wadi Hub's season runs from late September to early May (Season 9 opened 28 September 2026). Avoid May-September midday heat..
How much does the Hatta Mountain Trails trek cost?
From about ₹1,400 per person from the base, covering local transport, permits or entry, a guide where required and food. The journey to the base is extra.
What should I carry?
At least 2-3 litres of water, sun hat, sunscreen, grippy shoes for loose rock, a charged phone and the trail map. Hiking poles help on the Black routes. Tell someone your route before you set off.
Guides for Hatta Mountain Trails
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Sources and last check
Checked 11 October 2026. Fees, hours and rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
- dm.gov.ae OfficialHatta Mountain Trails completed Aug 2024: 17 walking trails, 33 km; 21 cycling routes, 53 km; Green/Blue/Red/Black grades; 9 bridges, 14 rest stops, parking, toilets
- visithatta.com OfficialTrail centre at Hatta Wadi Hub off the Dubai-Hatta road, about 90 min from Dubai; colour-coded grades; carry a trail map, tell someone your plans; Season 9 opens 28 September
- cdn.prod.website-files.com OfficialOfficial trail map: Green 1-4 (1.7, 8.0, 1.0, 1.0 km), Blue 1-3 (3.2, 3.1, 4.2 km), Red 1-6 (1.0, 1.3, 0.8, 1.8, 2.2, 0.8 km), Black 1-4 (7.5, 0.5, 0.3, 0.4 km); starting point at Hatta Wadi Hub
- mediaoffice.ae OfficialRTA launch of H02 Hatta Express (Dubai Mall to Hatta) at AED 25 per journey (seen in search result; page refused connection on fetch)
- dubaiholding.com OfficialHatta hiking trails start from Hatta Wadi Hub and remain open all year (2020 statement)
- gov.uk OfficialFCDO: no advise-against for UAE; regional security warning, updated 24 Jul 2026
- propertyfinder.aeH02 Dubai Mall to Hatta AED 25, about 90 min, every ~2 h, 7am-7pm; H04 hop-on hop-off AED 2 per stop every 30 min, stops at Hatta Wadi Hub, Dam, Heritage Village (Feb 2026)
- platinumlist.netHatta Wadi Hub activities pause for summer from early May; Hatta Dam stays accessible
- gulfnews.comHatta trails open to the public; hiking poles advised on Black routes
- api.opentopodata.orgWadi Hub ground elevation about 271 m (SRTM 30 m); surrounding terrain within 3 km reaches about 470 m
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