Dubai's Hatta along with three other Arab cities, has been included in the prestigious list of the 50 most beautiful small cities in the world for 2023 by the renowned American Condé Nast Traveler magazine, which specializes in travel and upscale dining.
According to the magazine's website, Hatta offers a captivating opportunity to experience rural mountain life in Dubai. The article highlights the range of outdoor activities available in the city, such as horseback riding, mountain cycling, and kayaking.
The list comprised four Arab cities, namely Hatta in the UAE, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in Morocco, Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia, and Siwa Oasis in Egypt, all of which were recognized for their beauty and charm.
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, expressed his delight as Hatta was recognized by renowned travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler as one of the '50 Most Beautiful Small Towns in the World'.
This recognition serves as a testament to the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, who aims to develop not only Dubai as a global city but also the emirate's countryside and towns into captivating destinations. Sheikh Hamdan extended his gratitude to the Dubai Government teams who have worked diligently to uphold Sheikh Mohammed's vision and maintain the highest standards of excellence in Dubai.
The list featured small cities from various countries, including Brazil, Japan, and others. The top 10 most beautiful cities included Albarracín in Spain, Ban Rak Tai in Thailand, Banus in Ecuador, Bar Harbor in Maine (USA), Bay in Japan, Bled in Slovenia, Bocas del Toro in Panama, Carmel by the Sea in California (USA), Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay, and Combe Castle in England.
The 50 most beautiful small cities around the world:
1. Albarracín, Spain
2. Ban Rak Tai, Thailand
3. Banos, Ecuador
4. Bar Harbor, Maine, USA
5. Biei, Japan
6. Bled, Slovenia
7. Bocas del Toro, Panama
8. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, USA
9. Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
10. Combe Castle, England
11. Esperance, Australia
12. Giethoorn, The Netherlands
13. Gokayama, Japan
14. Gordes, France
15. Goreme, Turkey
16. Guatape, Colombia
17. Hallstatt, Austria
18. Hatta, United Arab Emirates
19. Ilulissat, Greenland
20- Iroya, Argentina
21- Ichan Kala, Uzbekistan
22. Kaikoura, New Zealand
23. Kalk Bay, South Africa
24. Kralendijk, Bonaire
25. Lamu, Kenya
26. Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
27- Luang Prabang, Laos
28 - Lüderitz, Namibia
29. Lunenburg, Canada
30. Mandawa, India
31. Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, Morocco
32 - Navala, Fiji
33. Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
34. Paraty, Brazil
35. Pengliburan, Indonesia
36. Port Ferry, Australia
37. Praiano, Italy
38. Racura, Colombia
39. Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
40 - Sai Kung, Hong Kong
41- Sapa, Vietnam
42. Sayulita, Mexico
43. Sedona, Arizona
44. Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia
45. Sitka, Alaska
46. Siwa, Egypt
47. St. Augustine, Florida, USA
48. Tepoztlán, Mexico
49 - Viñales, Cuba
50- Xuzhouang, China
News Source: Gulf Today
