Hatta Honey Bee Garden & Discovery Centre is a unique educational attraction set on a working honey farm in the Hatta exclave. Visitors take guided tours of the active beehives, learn about beekeeping traditions in the UAE, taste up to 5 varieties of premium UAE honey including the rare Sidr and Wildflower honeys, and can purchase fresh-from-the-hive honey, royal jelly and beeswax cosmetics directly from the producers. The centre includes a small museum on UAE bee species and the Discovery Garden with native flowering plants.
Quick facts:
Duration 1 hour · Honey tasting · Live hive tours · Open 9 AM – 5 PM
Did you know?
The Hatta Honey Bee Garden produces some of the UAE's rarest honey varieties – including authentic Sidr honey from the native Sidr tree (highly valued in traditional Arabic medicine) and Wildflower honey that crystallises naturally based on Hatta's unique mountain flora.
Best time to visit:
Morning hours (9 AM – 12 PM) when the bees are most active and the live hive tours offer the best viewing; weekdays are significantly quieter than weekends.
Where to eat nearby:
On-site honey tasting and small café; the wider Hatta has restaurants at Hatta Wadi Hub and Hatta Fort Hotel a short drive away.
Tip:
Book the guided tour with Mr. Abdel for the most informative experience – he's the centre's resident bee expert and offers detailed explanations of UAE beekeeping traditions. Prices may vary – check official website.
Hatta Honey Bee Garden
Hatta Honey Bee Garden is widely praised as a unique educational experience, with reviewers enjoying the guided live hive tours, the variety of honey tastings, the knowledgeable guides and the rare Sidr and Wildflower honey varieties.
It's a fair drive out to Hatta and the visit itself is fairly short, so it works best combined with other stops in the area. Those who make the trip generally find it an interesting and worthwhile detour.
What can I do there?
Guided tours of live beehives, honey tasting (up to 5 varieties), educational exhibits on UAE bees, and direct honey purchases.
What's the operating hours?
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Is there a tour cost?
Tours are typically AED 25–50 per person depending on the package; honey purchases are separate.
Where exactly is it?
In the Hatta exclave, 2 km from Hatta Hill Park – about 90 minutes' drive from Downtown Dubai.
What honey varieties are available?
Sidr (the most prized), Wildflower, Acacia, Lavender, and seasonal Mountain honey varieties.