Hatta Fort Hotel
| JA Hatta Fort Hotel | |
|---|---|
| Hotel chain | JA Resorts & Hotels |
| General information | |
| Location | Hatta, Dubai |
| Coordinates | 24°49′09″N 56°08′00″E / 24.8193°N 56.1333°ECoordinates: 24°49′09″N 56°08′00″E / 24.8193°N 56.1333°E |
| Opening | 1981 |
| Owner | Dutco |
| Management | JA Resorts & Hotels |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 50[1] |
| Number of suites | 2 |
| Website | |
| JA Hatta Fort Hotel [2] | |
The JA Hatta Fort Hotel is a small four-star resort hotel in the United Arab Emirates, located in the Dubai exclave of Hatta in the Hajar Mountains. The hotel consists of chalet-style rooms lined by pathways to the main building, which houses a small spa, reception, the Jeema Restaurant and the Roumoul Bar. It also has two villa suites (each containing two rooms and a Jacuzzi) and a larger private villa for hire. The hotel is located within some 80 acres of gardens and grounds.
Benefiting from the more temperate mountain climate compared to the UAE's low-lying areas, the Hatta Fort Hotel is a popular weekend break location and a frequent destination for motorcycle groups such as the Dubai Chapter of the Harley Owner's Group (HOG).[3]
Facilities
The hotel has two swimming pools, one adjacent the main building and one located in the gardens which is opened to day visitors and families with children. It also has an archery range, skeet shooting, a crazy golf course and a 'mini golf course'. The hotel can organise sightseeing trips[4] and also offers a Winnebago camper for rental.
The JA Hatta Fort Hotel has a conference centre which can accommodate up to 200 delegates, as well as a boardroom for smaller meetings and is often used for corporate events and team building 'getaways'. The hotel can cater to outdoor events in the winter months for up to 2,000 guests.
History
The JA Hatta Fort today maintains many of the features and original decor dating back to its opening (by HH Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum) in 1981, giving it a somewhat eclectic 'retro' charm.[5] This is particularly evident in the walnut paneled and brown velour-walled Roumoul Bar.
The hotel was designed by architect Ajai Saran for owners Dutco. Many of the walls in the hotel and its chalets are faced with stone sourced from the Hatta wadis.
References
- ↑ http://www.jaresortshotels.com/Properties/hatta/hotel/Overview.aspx
- ↑ http://www.jaresortshotels.com/Properties/hatta/hotel/Overview.aspx
- ↑ "Hatta Fort Hotel". Lonely Planet. Retrieved September 2014.
- ↑ "Hatta Fort Hotel". Masala!. ITP. August 2013. Retrieved September 2014.
- ↑ "Treats and Retreats". Khaleej Times. 2012. Retrieved September 2014.