Farm Stay in UAE: The Best Farmhouses and Farms to Visit by Emirate

A farm stay in the UAE is one of the easiest ways to swap the city for open space without leaving the country. From Hatta’s mountain farmhouses to working farms in Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, farm stays give families and groups of friends a private villa, pool and a patch of nature to themselves, usually for a night or a weekend.

Whether you are searching for a farmhouse in Dubai, a farm villa in Ras Al Khaimah, or simply farms to visit for a day out with the kids, this guide breaks down the best options emirate by emirate, with location, contact details and what each place actually offers.

• Why book a farm stay in the UAE?
• Farm stays in the UAE at a glance
• Farm stay in Dubai
• Farm stay in Abu Dhabi
• Farms in Sharjah
• Farm stay in Ajman
• Farm stay in Ras Al Khaimah
• Farm stay in Fujairah
• Farm house stay in Al Ain
• Key takeaways
• Frequently Asked Questions

Why book a farm stay in the UAE?

Farm stays work well for large families or groups who want space that a hotel room cannot offer. Most come with a private pool, a garden or open land, and a kitchen or BBQ area, so the cost of a night often works out cheaper per person than a hotel once a group splits it. They also suit specific occasions, such as birthdays, family reunions or a simple weekend escape from Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

Farm stays in the UAE at a glance

Farm stay in Dubai

Dubai’s farm stays are concentrated in Hatta, the mountain exclave that has become the emirate’s go-to destination for a farmhouse, farm villa or Dubai farmhouse weekend. A handful of day-visit farms closer to the city round out the options below.

1. The Palm House Hatta

The Palm House Hatta is one of the flagship farmhouse-style villas run under Hatta Resorts, the official Dubai Holding accommodation programme for Hatta. It sits inside Hatta Wadi Hub and is built around a large central pool, making it a popular pick for families wanting a proper farm villa rather than a hotel room.

• Location: Hatta Wadi Hub, off Dubai-Hatta Road.
• Contact: hotelreservation@hattaresorts.com, +971 4 820 5555 or +971 4 820 5500 (9am to 7pm daily), Instagram: @thepalmhousehatta
• Services and facilities: Farmhouse-style villa sleeping up to eight, temperature-controlled pool, kids’ play area, activity centre, billiard table, BBQ and bonfire areas, coffee corner, stables with horses and cattle, private football pitch and volleyball court.
• Note: Hatta Resorts properties close seasonally over summer, so confirm availability before booking.

2. Happiness Farm Hatta

Happiness Farm Hatta is another official Hatta Resorts property, marketed as a premium farm stay for large family reunions. It is a self-catered farmhouse rather than a serviced hotel, so guests bring their own food and run the place as their own for the length of the stay.

• Location: Dubai-Hatta Road, Hatta, close to JA Hatta Fort Hotel.
• Contact: WhatsApp +971 50 185 7000, hotelreservation@hattaresorts.com or +971 4 820 5555. Instagram: @mzr3t_als3ada. Also listed on Booking.com.
• Services and facilities: Self-catered farmhouse, small swimming pool, billiard table, living area with TV and karaoke, BBQ and fire pit, foosball, tandoor oven, resident parrots and rabbits.
• Note: On-site WiFi can be patchy, so it is worth mentioning if you need reliable connectivity.

3. Peace Hatta Farm

Peace Farm is a privately run villa that delivers on the name. Built atop a hillside and wrapped in palm trees, the three-bedroom property offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding peaks from its infinity pool. It works well for families or small groups who want self-contained farm living, complete with resident goats, hens, and fish for the children to meet, plus complimentary fresh eggs from the property.

• Location: Opposite Hatta Wadi Park, Hatta 
• Services and facilities: Three-bedroom, two-bathroom villa; infinity pool with mountain views; hot tub; BBQ and outdoor fireplace; picnic area; fitness room with yoga and fitness classes; laundry service; baby safety gate; free Wi-Fi

4. The Farm, Al Barari

For a farm-themed day out rather than an overnight stay, The Farm at Al Barari is a well-established restaurant set among Al Barari’s botanical gardens and waterways. It has operated since 2012 and is one of Dubai’s better-known garden dining destinations.

• Location: Al Barari community, Dubai.
• Contact: 04 886 6223, info@thefarmdubai.ae, bookings via SevenRooms. Instagram: @thefarm_dubai.
• Services and facilities: Global menu spanning Thai, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Asian dishes, plus seasonal experiences such as Afternoon Tea and Farmside Feast. Open 7:30am to 11pm daily.
• Note: This is a dining and events venue, not overnight accommodation, so it suits a farm-style day trip rather than a farm stay.

5. Hatta Strawberry Farm

Hatta Strawberry Farm is a pick-your-own farm along Hatta Dam Road, popular with families looking for something to do in Hatta beyond hiking and kayaking. It is a day-visit destination rather than an overnight stay.

• Location: Hatta Dam Road, Hatta, Dubai.
• Contact: Instagram: @hatta.strawberry
• Services and facilities: Free entry with paid strawberry picking, plus an on-site café. Open daily from 8am to 10pm.

6. Al Rawabi Dairy Farm

Al Rawabi Dairy Farm is a 300-acre working dairy farm in Al Khawaneej that opens its doors for educational visits, giving families and school groups a genuine look at farm life close to the city.

• Location: Al Khawaneej, Dubai.
• Contact: +971 4 704 3000, alrawabidairy.com.
• Services and facilities: Free guided farm tours of around an hour, with the chance to meet calves and see the milking process. Tours run on weekdays for schools and on weekends for families.

Farm stay in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s farm stay options sit further apart than Dubai’s, spread between the city outskirts and the road towards Al Ain, and tend to mix farm animals with resort-style facilities.

1. Emirates Park Zoo and Resort

Emirates Park Zoo and Resort blends an overnight resort stay with genuine farm-animal encounters alongside more exotic wildlife. It is one of the more distinctive farm-style stays near Abu Dhabi city and zoos in the UAE.

• Location: 12th Street, Al Bahyah, Abu Dhabi.
• Contact: +971 2 501 0000, info@emiratespark.ae, emiratesparkzooandresort.com.
• Services and facilities: Chalet accommodation, including chalets overlooking the giraffe feeding arena, zoo access, animal feeding experiences (goats, ducks, giraffes), swimming pool and on-site dining.

2. Al Nakhil Farm, Al Khatim

Al Nakhil Farm sits between Abu Dhabi city and Al Ain in Al Khatim, and combines a working stable with a small collection of farm and desert animals around a landscaped pool.

• Location: Al Khatim, Abu Dhabi emirate.
• Contact: 052 919 9174. Instagram: @alnakhil.farm. Also listed on Booking.com.
• Services and facilities: Horse stable, ostriches, deer and gazelles, a large bird aviary, swimming pool with landscaped garden, and majlis seating with Arabic coffee and dates.

Farms in Sharjah

Sharjah’s farms lean towards day visits rather than overnight stays, with a genuine working farm and a government-run petting farm as great options for a farm visit.

1. Green Heaven Farm and Camping

Green Heaven Farm and Camping is a genuine working farm in Al Zubair styled after a Kerala village, complete with rice paddies and cattle. It is one of the few places in Sharjah where visitors can combine a farm visit with overnight camping.

• Location: Villa No. 9771, Al Zubair, Sharjah.
• Contact: +971 58 616 1360
• Services and facilities: Rice paddies and vegetable fields, cattle that guests can feed, a traditional well with pulley, boat rides, a BBQ area and an air-conditioned camping hut for families. Open 7:30am to 11:30am and 3:30pm to 6:30pm daily.

2. Children’s Farm at Sharjah Desert Park

The Children’s Farm forms part of Sharjah Desert Park, run by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority, and is a straightforward petting-farm day out rather than an overnight stay.

• Location: Al Dhaid Road, Interchange 9, Sharjah.
• Contact: +971 6 531 1501
• Services and facilities: Camels, donkeys, Arabian horses, ponies, cows, goats, sheep and a duck pond, with feeding and pony or camel rides.

Farm stay in Ajman

Ajman’s farm stays are mostly private farmhouse rentals in Al Manama and the surrounding Al Yasmin and Al Hamidiyah areas. Residents living in Ajman can book through a tour operator, Airbnb or an online travel agency.

1. Farmhouse Stay in Ajman, Sabsan Holidays

Sabsan Holidays, a licensed tour operator, packages an air-conditioned farmhouse villa in Al Manama as a one-night farm stay, making it an easy option to book if you would rather not deal with an individual owner directly.

• Location: Al Manama, Ajman.
• Contact: +971 56 470 7711, contact@sabsanholidays.com, sabsanholidays.com.
• Services and facilities: Kitchen, dining area, BBQ area, garden and pool view, washing machine, sold as a one-night stay package.

2. Manama Farm and Rest Area

Manama Farm and Rest Area is a four-bedroom rest house built inside a working farm, close to Jumaa Market in Ajman, and is booked directly through Airbnb.

• Location: Al Manama, Ajman, around 10 minutes from Jumaa Market.
• Contact: Booked via Airbnb host messaging.
• Services and facilities: Outdoor pool for adults and children, duck pens, a roaming peacock, BBQ area, children’s play area, and mountain and garden views.

3. Al Ghoroub Farm Stay

Al Ghoroub Farm Stay is a country-house style rental in Al Humaidiyah, best suited to a small group wanting a private pool and garden without the scale of some of the larger farmhouses elsewhere in the UAE.

• Location: Al Humaidiyah, Al Yasmin district, Ajman.
• Contact: Bookable via Booking.com, Agoda and Zenhotels
• Services and facilities: Three-bedroom country house, private pool, garden, hot tub, fully equipped kitchen and free parking.

4. Al Maha Farm

Al Maha Farm is a simpler country-house style farm stay in Al Hamidiyah. It is for guests who want a private pool and patio rather than extensive farm activities.

• Location: Al Hamidiyah, Ajman.
• Contact: Bookable via Booking.com, Agoda and TourismUAE
• Services and facilities: Private pool, patio and garden views.

Farm stay in Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah has the widest spread of farm stays, from a genuine working farm with goats and fish ponds to large farmhouses built for family celebrations. If you are searching for farms in Ras Al Khaimah or a farm house for rent in Ras Al Khaimah, the emirate’s mountain areas around Adhen and Digdaga are the places to look.

1. GreenLand Farm (Farmstay UAE)

GreenLand Farm, marketed as Farmstay UAE, is one of the largest working farms in Ras Al Khaimah open to overnight guests, set in the limestone mountains around Adhen.

• Location: Adhen, Ras Al Khaimah, around 40km from RAK city.
• Contact: +971 55 355 0300 or +971 4 222 1996, Instagram: @farmstayuae
• Services and facilities: Two-bedroom cottage plus two six-bed dormitories, swimming pool, tent camping, moringa and date-palm farm tours, a goat farm with more than 300 goats, duck pens, fish ponds with fishing, hiking and cycling trails, and an outdoor event space. Farm stays run from around AED 1,000 on weekdays to AED 2,000 on Saturdays; tent camping from AED 150 to AED 250.

2. Alhajeri Farm

Alhajeri Farm is a large six-bedroom farmhouse in Ras Al Khaimah geared towards bigger groups and family celebrations, with its own event hall on site.

• Location: Ras Al Khaimah.
• Contact: 0502922252, Booked via Travent.ae
• Services and facilities: Six master bedrooms sleeping up to 33 guests, a river and lake feature, exotic bird pens, outdoor pool, external majlis, chargeable horse rides, kids’ play area, traditional tent, cinema room, sand football court and celebration hall.

3. Al Wadi Farmhouse

Al Wadi Farmhouse offers a simpler, mountain-view stay for larger groups without the additional event facilities of some of the bigger Ras Al Khaimah farms.

• Location: Ras Al Khaimah.
• Contact: Booked via greatdeals.ae
• Services and facilities: Sleeps up to 20 guests, private pool, garden and mountain views. Rates from around AED 2,000 per night on weekdays.

4. TheHide Farm

TheHide Farm is a genuine working family farm in northern Ras Al Khaimah that has been operating since the early 1980s, giving guests a rare chance to pick homegrown vegetables during their stay.

• Location: North Ras Al Khaimah.
• Contact: Booked via Airbnb
• Services and facilities: Working farm with homegrown chillies and tomatoes available for picking.

5. Villa Luna

Luna Villa is a privately run farm villa in Ras Al Khaimah for groups and families who want a self-contained escape with a contemporary edge. The two-bedroom property sleeps up to six and leans into a sleek, modern aesthetic. The private pool, outdoor seating, and BBQ area give it a relaxed outdoor-living feel, while the fully equipped kitchen means guests can settle in and make the space their own.

• Location: Al Burairat, Ras Al Khaimah.
• Contact: WhatsApp: +971 50 774 5479, Instagram: @lunavilla.ae
• Services and facilities: Two-bedroom, three-bathroom villa sleeping up to six; private pool; fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, stove, coffee maker, kettle, and cutlery; BBQ area; outdoor seating and lighting; air hockey table; cable TV; Wi-Fi; parking.
• Note: No parties, events, or smoking permitted on site. Cancellations are non-refundable, though reservations can be rescheduled.

6. Palm Haven

Palm Haven Farmhouse sits in Kadra, Ras Al Khaimah, tucked among date palms, mango, lemon, and pomegranate trees. It is a full farmhouse rental geared towards families and groups. It has four bedrooms, a maid’s room, separate adult and kids’ pools, and a working orchard to wander through. Farm animals, goats, ducks, and hens, roam the grounds, and horse riding and ATV rides are available at an extra cost for those who want a bit more activity. 

• Location: Kadra, Ras Al Khaimah.
• Contact: +971 56 900 4773 (phone and WhatsApp); Instagram: @palmhavenfarmhouse.
• Services and facilities: Four-bedroom farmhouse plus maid’s room; adult and kids’ swimming pools; kids’ outdoor playground with sand, swings, and slides; orchard walk (date palms, mango, pomegranate, lemon, and tomato plants); farm animals; BBQ area; living rooms; Wi-Fi

7. Pearl Farm Beach Resort

Suwaidi Pearl Farm earns a spot on any RAK itinerary as one of the most distinctive heritage experiences in the emirate. It is the region’s first cultured pearl farm. Guests board a traditional dhow and sail through the mangroves to reach a floating pontoon in the Arabian Sea. Once there, a guide walks visitors through the history of pearl diving, the science of culturing oysters and marine life, and the farm’s ongoing work to revive a trade that defined the Gulf economy for centuries. 

• Location: Al Rams Corniche, Ras Al Khaimah
• Contact: +971 50 773 6086 (phone and WhatsApp); Instagram: @suwaidi_pearls
• Type: Guided day tour; no overnight accommodation.
• Hours: Daily, 10:00am to 3:00pm (subject to weather conditions)
• Ticket prices: AED 250 (adults), AED 175 (adults aged 60+), AED 125 (children aged 9–12), AED 50 (children aged 5–8).
• What’s included: Traditional dhow boat ride through the mangroves; guided tour of the floating pearl farm; pearl museum visit; refreshments. Optional oyster-opening experience available at an additional cost.

Farm stay in Fujairah

Fujairah’s farm stays cluster around Masafi and the mountains outside Fujairah city. And several come with their own mini-zoo alongside the usual pool and BBQ area. If you are searching for farms in Fujairah generally, Masafi is the emirate’s main agricultural hub.

1. AlShahad Farm

AlShahad Farm is one of the most established farm stays in Fujairah, tucked into the mountains outside Fujairah city.

• Location: Mountainous area near Fujairah city, around 29km from Fujairah Mall and the airport. The final stretch is an unpaved track, so a 4WD is recommended.
• Contact: +971 50 808 5005, alshahadfarm.ae, Instagram: @alshahad_farm
• Services and facilities: Four bedrooms sleeping 20, six bathrooms, one majlis, outdoor pool, BBQ area, mini-zoo, kids’ play area, karaoke speakers, food-delivery menu and a 24-hour English, Hindi and Urdu-speaking front desk. Pet-friendly with free WiFi.

2. Hidden Valley Farm Home

Hidden Valley Farm Home sits in Fujairah’s agricultural Masafi area. It is close to the Ras Al Khaimah border and leans into wellness and events alongside its farm setting.

• Location: Dafta, Masafi, Fujairah.
• Contact: WhatsApp +971 50 991 0391, hiddenvalley.ae
• Services and facilities: Farm-home lodging, camping and glamping options, a temperature-controlled pool with jacuzzi and kids’ pool, a private mini-zoo, outdoor cinema nights, and events management for birthdays, weddings and corporate bookings.

3. Dream Inn Haven Farm House

Dream Inn Haven Farm House stay in UAE is a smaller, more low-key farmhouse in Al Dibba. It suits families wanting mountain views without the larger-scale facilities of some other Fujairah farms.

• Location: Al Dibba, Fujairah.
• Contact: Booked via dreaminndubai.com
• Services and facilities: Three bedrooms, mountain and landscape views, master suite plus additional bedrooms.

Farm house stay in Al Ain

Al Ain’s farm stays sit on the edge of the desert, closer to the Abu Dhabi-Al Ain road than to the city centre, and suit visitors who are looking for things to do in Al Ain in a quiet, more traditional setting.

1. Bayt Al Nakhil Farm Stay

Bayt Al Nakhil Farm Stay is styled around a traditional majlis and offers a mix of farm-animal experiences and outdoor activities in the heart of Al Ain.

• Location: Al Ain
• Contact: baytalnakhil.com, Instagram: @baytalnakhilfarmstay
• Services and facilities: Farm-style accommodation, traditional majlis, party and event hall, swimming pool, horse riding, bike rides, electric golf cart tours and interactive farm-animal experiences.
• Note: Booking runs through WhatsApp or the website

2. Sweihan Inn Farm

Sweihan Inn Farm is a straightforward, self-contained farmhouse in Sweihan, in the Al Ain region, and suits a smaller group wanting privacy over extensive activities.

• Location: Sweihan Road, Farm 164, Sweihan-Al Hayer Road, Sweihan.
• Contact: Bookable via Booking.com and Abu Dhabi accommodation aggregators
• Services and facilities: Air-conditioned two-bedroom farmhouse, private pool, garden, free private parking, kitchen, flat-screen TV and seating area.

3. Emirates Bio Farm

Emirates Bio Farm is the UAE’s largest organic farm. While it currently offers day tours rather than overnight stays, it is worth visiting for anyone planning a farm day trip around Al Ain.

• Location: Al Shuwaib, Al Ain
• Contact: emiratesbiofarm.com
• Services and facilities: Guided tractor tours, a farm shop, a greenhouse restaurant and an Arabian tent. Entry costs around AED 40+ per person.

Key takeaways

• Hatta remains Dubai’s main farm-stay hub, with The Palm House Hatta and Happiness Farm Hatta as two great staycation options in Dubai.
• Ras Al Khaimah has the broadest range of farm stays covered here, from working farms to large family farmhouses.
• Prices for a private farm house stay in UAE typically range from around AED 700 to over AED 3,500 a night, depending on size, location and day of the week.
• Several farms, including Hatta Strawberry Farm, Al Rawabi Dairy Farm, Children’s Farm at Sharjah Desert Park and Emirates Bio Farm, are day-visit attractions rather than overnight stays.
• It is recommended to confirm prices, availability and exact contact details directly with the venue before travelling, as small, privately run farm stays update their listings less often than hotels.

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