Dubai’s Hatta among the 50 most beautiful small cities around the world
- 21 May 2023
Khansa Al Zubair, Staff Reporter
The Emirati city of Hatta and 3 Arab cities were selected in the list of the 50 most beautiful small cities in the world for the year 2023, according to the classification of the American Condé Nast Traveler magazine, which covers the travel and high-end restaurants sector.
The magazine stated on its website that Hatta is an ideal location to get acquainted with the rural mountain life in Dubai, while reviewing the outdoor activities that can be enjoyed in the city. Such as: horseback riding, cycling in the mountains, and kayaking.
The list included 4 Arab cities. In addition to Hatta, the city of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun in Morocco, Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia, and Siwa Oasis in Egypt were selected in the list.
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai said, “One of the globe’s leading travel magazines Conde Nast Traveler has included Hatta in its list of the '50 Most Beautiful Small Towns in the World'. The recognition is a testament to Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s vision for development, which is not only focused on turning Dubai into one of the world’s greatest cities but also developing the emirate’s countryside and transforming its towns into beautiful destinations. I thank the Dubai Government teams that have worked diligently towards achieving Sheikh Mohammed’s vision to ensure the highest standards of excellence in Dubai.”
The list included small cities from around the world such as Brazil, Japan and others, and the 10 most beautiful cities were: Albarracín, Spain - Ban Rak Tai, Thailand - Banus, Ecuador - Bar Harbor, Maine, America - Bay, Japan - Bled, Slovenia - Bocas del Toro, Panama - Carmel by the Sea, California, USA - Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay - and Combe Castle, 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