UAE: Sheikh Hamdan Issues Order for Hatta Festival To Become Annual Event
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced the Hatta Festival will become an annual event.
Sheikh Hamdan visited the 2023 Hatta Festival, organised by Brand Dubai in collaboration with the Supreme Committee Overseeing Hatta Development.
The inaugural edition of the event, which concludes on December 31, seeks to shine light on what makes Hatta a truly unique place to visit and the diverse experiences it has to offer tourists.
Hatta Festival to be annual event
During the tour, Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on the array of events and activities organised as part of the festival.
The festival showcased the region as a unique and authentic destination featuring exceptional tourist sites, natural sights, cultural events, sports activities, dining experiences, and luxury resorts.
Sheikh Hamdan directed that the event be organised annually, building on the standing as a tourist hub attracting people from around the world.
Sheikh Hamdan said that the leadership of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, serves as a major inspiration for initiatives to advance the development model for areas beyond the big cities across the country.
He also highlighted that the developing Hatta region has emerged as a paradigm of economic development and investment in capabilities of the youth, ultimately contributing to the region’s collective welfare.
I'm delighted to have visited the Hatta festival today, and explored various tourist attractions and exceptional youth initiatives for the local residents. Recognizing the substantial economic and tourist potential in these projects, I've directed the festival to be organized… pic.twitter.com/5JqebPxMoh
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) December 29, 2023
Sheikh Hamdan said: “I visited Hatta Festival and got a chance to take in its diverse events and activities. I am delighted with the projects benefiting the region’s residents, especially the youth, and am also pleased to witness the enthusiastic participation of families enjoying Hatta’s unique winter ambience.
“We are committed to further developing the Hatta region and showcasing its rich history to the world. The Hatta Festival adds significant value to Dubai’s global standing and tourist appeal.
“We issued directives to host Hatta Festival annually, providing all resources for building on the success achieved by the inaugural edition of the festival.
“Our goal is for all areas in Dubai to be seen as destinations of choice for families and visitors to the emirate.
“Every accomplishment we achieve today brings us closer to realising targets of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). Our aim has been and will continue to be the wellbeing and happiness of Dubai’s residents.”
During the visit, Sheikh Hamdan toured some of the popular region’s top tourist attractions, including Al Sharea area, the Heritage Village, and Leem Park, the focal point of the festival, which covers an expanse of three hectares in the heart of the mountainous terrain in the UAE.
