Photos: Hatta Honey Festival opens

The Hatta Honey Festival that celebrates the beekeeping farmers and honey makers of the UAE returned to Dubai’s Hatta on Wednesday, making it the ‘sweet’ time to visit the mountainous village.

The festival, running until 31st December, will feature around 60 Emirati beekeepers showcasing their vast products to attendees and tourists.

Being held this time as part of the inaugural Hatta Festival, the event will allow visitors to learn more about diverse varieties of honey, their unique qualities, and ways to distinguish them.

Traditional performers during the eighth edition of the ‘Hatta Honey Festival’, at Hatta Hall in Dubai.

Organised annually by the municipality, the festival aims to support the beekeeping industry across the UAE and Emirati beekeepers besides enhancing the quality, health, and safety standards across the sector.

It will also enable beekeepers from across Dubai to share their experiences and suggest the most effective ways to improve the quality of their products.

Vissitors interact with Beekeepers at the eighth edition of the ‘Hatta Honey Festival’, at Hatta Hall in Dubai.

The event also offers greater investment and economic opportunities for Hatta residents, in addition to supporting local owners of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

The festival will be open to the public at Dubai Municipality’s Hatta Hall, with the timings being from 10:00 until 22:00. Visitors can participate in a range of activities, including a workshop on recipes of the most well-known foods and drinks made using honey.

This year’s Hatta Honey Festival is being held under the umbrella of the inaugural season of the ‘Shetana in Hatta’ festival, which features a range of cultural events, entertainment, and sports activities that offer residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the rich culture and heritage of Hatta.

Furthermore, the festival sheds light on the unique places, activities, and tourist attractions that make Dubai one of the most visited destinations in the world.

Beekeepers at the eighth edition of the ‘Hatta Honey Festival’ at Hatta Hall in Dubai.