For a more rugged retreat, head out to Hatta. If retro vibes are your thing, the Hatta Sedr Trailers offer accommodation courtesy of Airstream-style campers. Inside, it’s all electric lights, flat-screen televisions and super comfortable beds, not to mention your own bathroom. Outside, there’s a private, rustic terrace where you can unwind. Hatta Wadi Hub is not far away and offers ­mountain biking, downhill carting, axe throwing, rope courses, wall climbing, and even a human sling shot, while the Hatta Drop-in is a water park with slides, doughnuts and jump runs. For something a bit more natural, head into the hills where the hiking is epic, or out on a kayak on the blue waters of Hatta Dam. Rates from Dh716