Our first location from the United Arab Emirates, which due to the ease of access & cheaper shooting costs, have become one of the most sought after locations of our directors when it comes to shooting outside the country. And among all those buildings that are usually showcased in the songs shot in Dubai, this dam is what captured our attention the most. The fact that one of the most popular Tamil songs in recent years was shot at this dam also helped. Look out for more locations from the UAE in the coming weeks.

About the location (from here):
Hatta is about 100 km south east of Dubai city, very near the Oman border. It is the site of the oldest fort in the Dubai Emirate, built in 1790 along with several watchtowers on the surrounding hills. The Hatta dam built in 1989 controls the flow of water from the mountains to the village below. Some of the water also seeps through and replenishes the subterranean water table. A drive to Hatta gains you a scenic visit in an otherwise arid country.

There is always water in the Hatta Pools in the wadi which runs in a shallow manner across bedrock then plunges a few metres down a waterfall into a small pool and continues inside a steep sided gorge. You could walk downstream but when the water is high, the pool and waterfall cannot be accessed. At the pools you see strangely shaped canyons crafted by the rushing waters.

Movies shot at this location:
YEn Enakku Mayakkam from Naan Avan Illai
Satyam Emito from Athidi
Mudhal Murai PaarthEn from Priyasakhi
Mogavada Mathi Poyara from Allari Bullodu
Abbo Vedu Entoo from Okkadunnadu
Aaja Mehabooba from Krishnarjuna
Baaga Unnaaraa from Naan Avan Illai – 2
Entha Narakam from Athanu Aame Intalo Eeme
Yamini from Aarumugam
Manasil Manasil from Nam Naadu
Kar Doon Kamaal from Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
Yeh Kaun Aaya Mere Dil Mein from Sauda – The Deal
Jab Kabhi song from 36 China Town
Mila Mila song from Aatadista
Once Upon A Time song from Dubai Seenu