BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//dubaiastronomy.com - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dubaiastronomy.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for dubaiastronomy.com REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Dubai BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0400 TZOFFSETTO:+0400 TZNAME:+04 DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260516T220000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260517T020000 DTSTAMP:20260513T141313 CREATED:20260505T200342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T073643Z UID:2366-1778968800-1778983200@dubaiastronomy.com SUMMARY:Milky Way Stargazing DESCRIPTION:DAG × Samsung Collaboration\n\n \n Escape the city lights and journey deep into the Al Quaa desert for a night beneath the Milky Way Galaxy — hosted in partnership with Samsung.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date\n Saturday 16 May 2026\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Time\n 10:00 PM —02:00 AM\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Venue\n Al Quaa DesertAbu Dhabi\n \n \n\n \n \n Powered by\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n\n Limited spots · Advance registration only\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\nEscape the city lights and journey deep into the Al Quaa desert for one of the UAE's most breathtaking natural spectacles\, the Milky Way galaxy\, stretching across a perfectly dark sky. \nHosted by Dubai Astronomy Group in partnership with @SamsungGulf\, experience a night of guided stargazing\, expert astronomers\, powerful computerized telescopes\, and a dedicated Samsung Galaxy astrophotography experience under the cosmos. Guests will also have the opportunity to capture and share their best Galaxy Astro shots for a chance to unlock exciting rewards. \n\n\nEvent Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n 10:00 PM\n \n \n Check-In & Welcome\n Arrive\, check in\, and get settled on your mat. Our team guides you to the event area. \n \n \n\n \n 10:15 PM\n \n \n Event Introduction\n Welcome from Dubai Astronomy Group and Samsung. Overview of the night's program. \n \n \n\n \n 10:30 PM\n \n \n Sky Talk: The Milky Way\n Expert talk on our galaxy — its structure\, the galactic core\, and why Al Quaa is one of the UAE's best dark sky spots. \n \n \n\n \n 11:30 PM\n \n \n \n Samsung Astrophotography Experience\n \n \n\n \n Capture the Milky Way on a Samsung Galaxy with Nightography — guided by our team at the dedicated photography corner. \n \n \n\n \n 12:30 AM\n \n \n Sky Decoding & Mapping Session\n Learn to read the night sky — star hopping\, constellations\, and deep sky navigation with the naked eye. \n \n \n\n \n 01:00 AM\n \n \n Open Q&A\n Ask our astronomers anything. Open conversation under the stars until the night winds down. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Telescope Observation\n Throughout the night — guided viewing of the Milky Way and deep sky objects. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Phone Photography Through the Telescope\n Throughout the night — capture celestial objects through our telescope eyepieces with your phone. \n \n \n\n \n\n\nEvent Terms\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Al Quaa Desert\, Abu Dhabi\n A precise location pin will be sent by email after your registration is confirmed. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n No 4×4 Required\n A standard car is enough to reach the event location — the road is paved throughout. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n No Public Transport\n Taxis and public transport cannot reach this location. Please plan your travel accordingly. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Wear Closed Shoes\n We'll be on uneven desert terrain. Closed-toe shoes are required for your safety and comfort. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Stay With the Group\n This is an open desert with active natural surroundings. Please stay within the event area and follow our team's guidance. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Bring Your Ticket QR\n Screenshot your ticket email on your phone — the QR code is required at check-in. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Carry Your Essentials\n Seating\, water\, snacks and hot drinks are provided. Bring jackets\, extra layers\, or anything else you might need. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Children Policy\n Under 5 enter free (not recommended). Children under 13 must be accompanied by a ticketed parent. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Weather Disclaimer\n Sudden weather changes like cloud cover are beyond our control. Local conditions can be unpredictable. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Rules & Guidelines\n Alcohol\, smoking\, open flames/BBQs\, and pets are not permitted at our events. We aim to keep the experience clean\, safe\, and family-friendly for everyone attending. \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n What's On\n Upcoming Events\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse All Events URL:https://dubaiastronomy.com/event/milky-way-stargazing/ LOCATION:Al Quaa Desert – Abu Dhabi CATEGORIES:Milky Way Observation,Stargazing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dubaiastronomy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Milky-Way-Stargazing-Event-KV-16052026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dubai Astronomy Group":MAILTO:astro@dubaiastronomy.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR