Hatta: The Hatta Festival 2025 is featuring an expanded participation of over 30 homegrown businesses from the 'Proudly from Dubai' network. This year's festival builds on the success of previous editions, reflecting Brand Dubai's commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and enabling small and medium enterprises to reach wider audiences through Dubai's seasonal events and festivals.
According to Emirates News Agency, Dubai continues to provide a supportive environment for ambitious ideas, enabling many projects to grow from local initiatives into internationally recognized brands. Continued support for homegrown businesses from the 'Proudly from Dubai' network, alongside strong visitor turnout since the festival's launch on December 5, reflects increasing market confidence and a wider customer base for these products.
The festival provides members of the 'Proudly from Dubai' network with an opportunity to present their innovative products to a wide audience, supporting entrepreneurs from Dubai and the Hatta area while strengthening the presence of local creative projects in one of the country's leading winter destinations. Brand Dubai seeks to annually attract new projects and create an enabling environment that supports their growth.
Hatta Festival 2025 also features the 'Hatta Little Trader' project, which provides children with an opportunity to showcase their products and entrepreneurial talents, alongside local creative works. This year's edition includes four small projects by Latifa Salem Al Bedwawi, Reem Wajood Al Dahmani, and Khalifa Nasser Al Kaabi, in addition to the participation of creative Hamid Al Bloushi, who presents a selection of local artistic works.
Mobile food trucks located around Leem Lake in Hatta enhance the visitor experience by offering a range of innovative drinks and snacks. Hatta Festival has become a prominent seasonal attraction in Dubai, attracting thousands of visitors to enjoy winter activities and explore locally produced offerings from the 'Proudly from Dubai' initiative. The event underscores Dubai's commitment to the creative economy and highlights Hatta as a family-friendly destination that brings together nature, adventure, and local culture.