{"id":14146,"date":"2025-12-25T15:22:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T11:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/?p=14146"},"modified":"2025-12-25T15:26:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T11:26:13","slug":"over-30-local-projects-from-proudly-from-dubai-join-the-our-winter-in-hatta-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/2025\/12\/25\/over-30-local-projects-from-proudly-from-dubai-join-the-our-winter-in-hatta-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 30 Local Projects from Proudly from Dubai Join the Our Winter in Hatta Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"966\">As part of the #DubaiDestinations campaign, the \u201cOur Winter in Hatta\u201d festival, organized by Brand Dubai \u2014 the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office \u2014 continues to position itself as a vital platform for local entrepreneurs. In this year\u2019s edition, more than 30 innovative small and emerging businesses from the \u201cProudly from Dubai\u201d initiative are taking part, showcasing a wide range of high-quality local products and creative experiences to thousands of daily visitors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1286\">This expanded participation reflects the continued success of previous editions and Brand Dubai\u2019s ongoing commitment to empowering local businesses. By connecting them with larger audiences through seasonal festivals, the initiative helps foster a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in both Dubai and the Hatta region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1334\"><strong>Supporting Ambitions Through Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1540\">Amina Taher, a member of the festival\u2019s organizing committee, emphasized that \u201cOur Winter in Hatta\u201d is more than just a tourism initiative \u2014 it&#8217;s a platform designed to generate lasting economic impact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1971\">\u201cDubai has always been the launchpad for big dreams. Many of the world-renowned brands started from humble beginnings here,\u201d Taher said. \u201cThrough initiatives like \u2018Proudly from Dubai,\u2019 we aim to continue this legacy by supporting passionate entrepreneurs. The public\u2019s enthusiastic response since the festival opened on December 5 speaks volumes \u2014 it not only boosts customer confidence but also opens doors for future growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2010\"><strong>Nurturing Local Business Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2162\">Khawla Al Hashimi, another member of the organizing committee, highlighted the festival\u2019s role in creating a nurturing environment for new ventures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2466\">\u201cThe festival is a crucial opportunity for startups \u2014 especially those based in Hatta and across Dubai \u2014 to showcase their talents to a wide and diverse audience,\u201d she said. \u201cHatta\u2019s rapid development as a tourist destination makes it the perfect backdrop to promote and empower local entrepreneurs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2665\">Brand Dubai is also focused on onboarding new businesses each year, ensuring the initiative keeps pace with the evolving creative economy and continues to offer opportunities for emerging talent.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2717\"><strong>A Celebration of Local Flavor and Creativity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2886\">This year\u2019s lineup features a vibrant mix of food, beverage, artisanal, and lifestyle brands, many of which reflect the unique identity of Hatta. Highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"3324\">\n<li data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"3045\">\n<p data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"3045\">Gourmet &amp; Artisanal Delights: Choco Lab, Eshba, Choco.chunk, Bleu Bottle, AES, Way To Zero, Shawarma on Fire, LUMO, Freej Hatta, and My Health Hatta.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3170\">\n<p data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3170\">Handmade &amp; Creative Goods: Art Piece, Fab.lline, Waggish, sleep.camel, swirlywirlystudio, gamers link, and fabrique.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3324\">\n<p data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3324\">Trendy Culinary Experiences: Tomorrow Morning, HAAS, Pckd, Chacha Matcha, Vicolo, G.O.A.T., Must, Japanese Talk, Flip Smash Burgers, and The Cut.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3481\">Each of these ventures brings a distinctive flair, combining modern taste with local authenticity, and contributing to the overall charm of the festival.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3536\"><strong>Empowering the Next Generation: \u201cLittle Trader\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3538\" data-end=\"3913\">Adding a heartwarming touch to the event, the \u201cLittle Trader\u201d program provides young Hatta residents the chance to showcase their own small-scale businesses. This year, four children \u2014 Latifa Salem Al Bedwawi, Reem and Jude Al Dahmani, and Khalifa Nasser Al Kaabi \u2014 are joined by local artist Hamid Al Baloushi, who presents artwork inspired by the surrounding environment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3915\" data-end=\"3957\">Mobile Food Units and Lakeside Vibes<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3959\" data-end=\"4212\">Mobile food carts scattered around Hatta\u2019s Lime Lake further elevate the visitor experience with quick bites and creative refreshments. Participating vendors include Jeeran, Just Fruit, and KUHP \u2014 each offering a unique flavor of innovation in motion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4214\" data-end=\"4274\"><strong>A Festival That Blends Culture, Nature, and Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4647\">The \u201cOur Winter in Hatta\u201d festival continues to attract tens of thousands of visitors, offering a unique blend of entertainment, scenic beauty, and cultural immersion. But beyond its surface appeal, the event embodies Dubai\u2019s strategic vision to foster its creative economy, spotlight local talent, and solidify Hatta\u2019s growing reputation as a prime winter destination.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4892\">With the support of initiatives like \u201cProudly from Dubai,\u201d and festivals like this one, the city reinforces its position as a nurturing ground for dreamers, doers, and disruptors \u2014 building a future where local stories become global successes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 30 creative projects from the \u201cProudly from Dubai\u201d initiative are featured at the \u201cOur Winter in Hatta\u201d festival, offering unique local products and experiences that celebrate Dubai\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit and Hatta\u2019s cultural identity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14147,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[211],"tags":[241,229],"class_list":["post-14146","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-happening-in-dubai","tag-dubai-activities","tag-tourism"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14146","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14146"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14146\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14148,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14146\/revisions\/14148"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14147"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14146"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}