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Hatta Festival 2025 Makes A Return With Adventure Zones, Workshops & More!

Hatta Festival, set across the Leem Lake waterfront, is a month-long event that runs until December 28th.

by Anupriya Mishra
Hatta Festival 2025 Makes A Return With Adventure Zones, Workshops & More!

Hatta Festival has finally been unveiled for the 2025 edition. This has been done under the directive of Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and the Chairman of the Dubai Media Council. The festival has been unveiled by Brand Dubai, and it offers a range of fun-filled activities in a warm and lively setting for families, and here’s all about it.

Hatta Festival Returns For A Month-Long Fun

Hatta Festival 2025, set across the Leem Lake waterfront, is a month-long event that runs until December 28th. As it happens, it is a part of the ongoing #DubaiDestinations campaign as revealed in a report of the Gulf News. Bringing together culture, recreation, and community activities, it’s perfect for some family and friends for a fun-filled time in the serene mountains.

Celebrating Outdoor Lifestyle

For this edition, there are several hands-on activities which celebrate the outdoor lifestyle in Hatta, as mentioned in a report of the Gulf News. From cooking and camping that blends open-air cooking with an overnight experience in the mountains to a photography workshop, there is something for people with varied interests. As it happens, Home Bakery, which is one of the much-loved cafes in Dubai, is also setting up its shop in the festive atmosphere, where you can savour fresh desserts. Not only this, but there’s also a dedicated children’s zone where kids can find themselves indulging in creative workshops, educational sessions, and games.

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A Special Children’s Zone As Well!

This time, there is also a zoo, which brings ponies, gazelles, rabbits, goats, and parrots. Children will have an opportunity to get close and even partake in friendly encounters with the animals, which are bound to be a part of the core memory. They also have a winter game zone, which offers adventure-based attractions. Yes, you can expect human crane challenge, bungee jumping, and other large skill-based games. There is also a new Hatta-themed Escape Room that’s perfect for family and friends with more than 150 workshops curated in the outdoor areas that overlook the pristine lake; these certainly create a lively hub throughout the festival.

So, if all of these details sound perfect to you and you cannot wait to check out the new edition of the Hatta Festival, don’t forget to make plans, and we are sure you will not be disappointed.

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First Published: December 06, 2025 11:06 AM