By Angel Chan
DUBAI: More than 3,000 people participated in a walk organised in Hatta by Dubai Sports Council as part of the Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Community Sports Initiative. People of various age groups from Hatta and its outlying areas took part in the walk held on Tuesday 28 February.
The initiative is part of the Hatta Comprehensive Development Plan. The Dh1.3 billion plan seeks to turn the mountain city of Hatta into a world-class tourist destination. The plan seeks to develop sports tourism by developing green areas for camps and sports venues, including a mountain bike circuit that can host international competitions.
The 3 km walk started from the Al Talta Park in the city centre and ended at the Hatta Sports Club. People of different age groups including elderly and women participated in the walk. Employees of various government departments also participated in the event along with students of private and government schools, said Wam.