Key hubs
Hatta airport and railway station
- Airport
- Dubai International (DXB) is the usual gateway; Hatta is roughly 90 minutes by road from Dubai city
- Railway station
- No railway station serves Hatta; there is no useful train service
- Getting around
- A hired car with driver or your own car is easiest; sights are spread out and taxis between them are hard to find
How to reach Hatta by air
Dubai International (DXB) is the usual gateway, roughly 90 minutes by road from Hatta. Many Indian cities have flights to Dubai, but check the current airlines and routes before booking.
How to reach Hatta by train
There is no railway station in Hatta and no useful train service. Do not plan a rail journey; use a car or tour from Dubai.
How to reach Hatta by road
Hatta is roughly 115 to 135 km from Dubai city depending on the route, about 90 minutes by car. A hired car with driver or an organised tour is the easiest option.
Getting around Hatta
Sights in Hatta are spread out, so you need your own car or a driver. Taxis between sights are scarce. Check the RTA website for any bus from Dubai.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Hatta
- Hire a car with driver or use your own vehicle, as local transport between sights is limited.
- Carry medicines, water and snacks; serious medical care is in Dubai city, about 90 minutes away.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.