Despite UAE's scorching summer temperatures that can reach up to 50ºC, a strawberry farm amid the rugged mountains of Hatta is thriving. Utilising modern cultivation methods, from greenhouses to advanced irrigation systems, the fruit grows at this farm all year round.
Offering a unique pick-your-own strawberry experience, entry to the farm is free. A nominal entry price may be introduced later. Visitors can pluck their own strawberries for Dh15-30, depending on its size. However, this rate goes up during peak season.
Today, the farm not only produces strawberries but also offers jam and juice, contributing to the local market and fostering a sense of community pride. Future plans include the addition of a café that will serve desserts and products made from the farm's produce, providing an immersive farm-to-table experience.
The farm is currently home to four varieties of strawberries, with approximately 18,000 seedlings thriving under a sophisticated hydroponic system.
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