Hatta in Dubai Recognized as One of the Top 50 Most Beautiful Small Cities Worldwide

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