The Supreme Committee for Development of Hatta has completed a series of development projects in the area. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, chairs the committee.
The works include the construction of the Hatta Dam Amphitheatre, a school, and the prototype housing unit in Makan.
The committee has also built a 15-kilometre mountain biking trail, a 10-kilometre hiking trail, and developed three farms: the Strawberry Farm, Hatta Farm, and the Leafy Greens Farm. The programme includes enhancements to mobility solutions across Hatta region.
Hatta Dam Amphitheatre opens
The Hatta Dam Amphitheatre spans 610 metres and provides residents and visitors with a route to the dam’s topmost point. Six rest areas are positioned along the ascent, which rises 37 metres from the base. Reaching the summit takes around 17 minutes.
The amphitheatre was developed as an access route, with the incline engineered at gradients to ensure comfort for all users and enable access to the top.
Its design accommodates the needs of People of Determination and preserves the landscape through suspended-structure techniques that eliminate the need for backfilling. The project adheres to Hatta’s Urban Design Guidelines, with architectural treatments and materials chosen to reflect the area’s character.
Visitor services have been incorporated across the dam area. The amphitheatre is connected to the Mobility Centre located near its starting point. Visitors can reach the Hatta Waterfalls area via a pathway linking the base of the amphitheatre to the Hatta Waterfalls project, developed by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority.
The slope of the dam was used to create a mosaic mural depicting the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. The mural comprises more than 1.2 million pieces of marble. The waterfalls descend into a water channel lined on both sides with retail outlets, restaurants and cafés.
School construction completes
The completed projects serving the community include the construction of a school built to international designs and standards. The facility forms an educational complex under one roof, delivering educational services to residents of the area.
The school spans 18,600 square metres and accommodates more than 1,000 students. It includes 44 classrooms, learning laboratories, indoor sports halls and playgrounds covering 4,700 square metres. It features a multi-purpose theatre with 416 seats, including four designated for People of Determination. The school includes a kindergarten section and a medical clinic.
The school includes parking facilities for 14 school buses and 52 vehicles, including four slots for electric vehicles. It adopts solutions through the installation of 474 solar panels with a generation capacity of up to 280 kilowatts, delivering savings of up to AED160,000 per year under conditions.
Sustainability measures include sensor-operated water taps, solar-powered water-heating systems and thermal insulation across the building facades to enhance cooling efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
Four schools receive maintenance
The committee completed maintenance works at four schools: Hatta 1 School, Hatta 2 School, Rashid bin Saeed School and Al Dhahra School.
The maintenance programme covered upgrades to science laboratories and classrooms, renewal of flooring and washrooms, the development of sports facilities, and the replacement of lighting systems with LED fixtures.
The works included the maintenance and replacement of air-conditioning and irrigation systems, the installation of a Building Management System, and the addition of shaded areas along with parking spaces for cars and school buses.
Three farms developed
The completed projects include the development of three farms in Hatta area: the Strawberry Farm, Hatta Farm, and the Leafy Greens Farm.
This initiative forms part of efforts to strengthen food security and enhance the sustainability of the agricultural sector through the introduction of farming technologies and improvements to production efficiency.
The development of the Strawberry Farm involved expanding the outdoor cultivation area and upgrading the greenhouse by increasing the number of strawberry seedlings through vertical farming systems using hydroponic technology.
The works included improving cooling efficiency through the installation of units and constructing a seed-nursery facility to support the agricultural production cycle.
At the Leafy Greens Farm, three greenhouses operating with hydroponic farming systems were developed, alongside facilities that include storage buildings and training spaces to nurture the skills of agricultural and technical personnel.
The project features a direct-sale outlet enabling consumers to purchase produce directly from the farm.
The development of Hatta Farm included the establishment of greenhouses using hydroponic technology supported by smart crop-management systems, enhancing operational efficiency and improving the quality of agricultural outputs.
Projects under way
Work is under way on the Hatta Majlis, designed to accommodate 130 people and serve as a community gathering space. The facility includes a main multi-purpose hall, service amenities, administrative offices and other facilities.
A wedding hall with a capacity of 1,000 people is under construction. The programme includes the Hatta Community Service Centre, which will provide a range of services for residents in Makan District. The centre spans 2,000 square metres and features 13 commercial units.
Work is continuing on 213 homes for UAE nationals in Makan, along with the design of a model residential neighbourhood for citizens. Development works in Hatta include the expansion of the network of cycling tracks serving the community.
Other projects comprise the enhancement of the Hatta Hospital, development of the Hatta Sports Club and the maintenance of dams across the region.
The implementation of these projects forms part of the Hatta Comprehensive Development Plan, which aims to enhance quality of life and improve services for residents and visitors.
