Khatt

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Khatt
Khatt location of Khatt
Coordinates: 25°37′27″N 56°01′0″E / 25.62417°N 56.01667°E / 25.62417; 56.01667Coordinates: 25°37′27″N 56°01′0″E / 25.62417°N 56.01667°E / 25.62417; 56.01667
Country	United Arab Emirates
Emirate	Ras al-Khaimah
Elevation	629 m (2,066 ft)

Khatt is a mountainous village south-east of the city of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

It is known for its long history of tribal wars between the rulers of Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. It is also famous for its springs of sulphur water. Located adjacent to the Hajar Mountains, it looks like a castle offering therapeutic hot springs, precious stone treatments, hot stone treatment, and Ayurvedic medicine. This is the right place when travelers can seek some relaxation. Located just 20minutes drive from RAK City, through the lush green agricultural land is the oasis town of Khatt, which lies at the foot of the mountains. The resort offers three natural springs of hot mineralized water, wherein visitors can relax in the therapeutic pools, and enjoy other amenities. The development of natural hot water springs in the famous tourist and agricultural area of Khatt to include private pools with attached treatment rooms, and a café, is open to visitors. The healing properties of the springs attract several Gulf residents and have become a tradition and popular family picnic location.

The waters of Khatt Springs attain a depth of 90 feet under ground level with temperatures nearing 40 °C. Due to its mineral content and heat, the water is said to have medicinal benefits soothing skin ailments and rheumatic diseases and muscular problems. The area is now quite popular and is visited by tourists across the world for treatment of dermatitis and rheumatic ailments.

Tribes

Khatt is home to part of the following tribes:

Al Naqbi
Al Hebsi

Ras al-Khaimah

Tribal areas	Bani 'Udayd Bani Bakhit Bani Hasan Bani Huraymish Bani Jum'ah Bani Rayyil Bani Sa'ad Bani Salimi Bani Shumayli Bani Shutayr Bani Zaydah

Cities	Adhan Al Fahlayn Al Jazirah Al Hamra Al Mu'amurah An Nakhil Ar-Rams 'Asamah Ash Sha'm Awanat Bida Daftah Dayah Khatt 'Uraybi

Settlements	Adh Dharbaniyah Al Fara' Al Fay' Al Fulayyah Al Ghabah Al Ghabam Al Ghashban Al Hamraniyah Al Hayl Al Hayr Al Hulaylah Al Jaddah Al Khari Al Khashfah Al Mahamm Al Masafirah Al Mataf Al Naslah Al Qir Al Quwayz Al Usayli Algida 'Amqah Ar Rafa'ah As Sur Athabat 'Ayim Baqal Bayadir Dahaminah Darah Daramikah Daynah Dhad al Arab Difan Dihan Diqdaqah Fa'y Fashrah Fayyad Ghadf Ghaghah Ghalilah Ghamarah Ghayl Ghubb Ghubbat Khawrah Gragrah Ham Ham Harat 'Awali Harrah Hayl Hudaybah Huwaylat Khabakhib Kharran Khawr Khuwayr Khazam Kub Maghribiyah Manqashah Marhamid Masafi Mawrid Minha Mu'ayrid Munay'i Muraytah Qabas Qaf'ah Qarat ad Dulm Quar Ah Qahlish Qur Qurm Qusaydat Rafaq Rima Sa'abah Sal Dora Salihiyah Sall Sayh as Saqlah Sayh Sha'biyat Naslah Shabakah Shah Shahawat Shariyah Sharyat Shawkah Shimal Suhaybah Wad Wid Wayb Hawf Yinainir Yinas

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