BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//dubaiastronomy.com - ECPv6.16.2//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:20260523T181537 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260502T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260502T220000 DTSTAMP:20260523T181537 CREATED:20260426T191509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T165927Z UID:2240-1777748400-1777759200@dubaiastronomy.com SUMMARY:Stargazing Night DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA special discounted edition of our stargazing night\, an immersive evening of guided telescope observations\, constellation tours\, and the quiet magic of the Al Qudra desert sky. Come unwind\, look up\, and reconnect. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Program\n\n\n - 07:00 PM - Event Introduction \n - 07:15 PM - Talk: Into to Astronomy \n - 08:30 PM - Sky Decoding & Mapping Session \n - 09:00 PM - Q&A Session \n - Telescope observation throughout the evening. \n - Phone photography of celestial objects through the telescopes. \n\n\nEvent Terms\n\n\nThe venue for the event is Al Qudra Desert - DubaiA precise location pin will be sent in the ticket email after registration.  \n\n\nA 4x4 is not required to reach the locationA 4×4 car is not required to reach the event location. \n\n\nYou're requested to bring along your ID or PassportYou are requested to bring any form of identification with you to be presented at the venue upon request. \n\n\nPlease bring a screenshot of the event ticket EmailPlease bring a screenshot (on your phone) of the event ticket that contains a QR code to ensure a smooth check-in process. \n\n\npCarry any necessities you might deem necessaryAlthough we will be providing mats/seating and water\, you are requested to carry any necessities you might need over the period of the event (snacks\, jackets\, seats\, etc.). \n\n\nWe don't recommend using public transportTaxis or any other public transportation might not be able to reach this location. plan accordingly. \n\n\nChildren PolicyChildren under the age of 5 do not require a ticket; however\, we do not recommend bringing them to our events. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent\, and parents are required to purchase a ticket. \n\n\nWeather DisclaimerPlease be aware that sudden weather changes\, such as cloud cover\, are beyond our control. Local weather conditions can sometimes be unpredictable. \n\n\nEvent Rules & GuidelinesAlcohol\, smoking\, open flames/BBQs\, and pets are not permitted at our events. We aim to maintain a clean\, safe\, and family-friendly environment for all attendees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n DAG Event \n Stargazing Night \n \n \n \n 2 May 2026 — Saturday night\n \n \n \n 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n Al Qudra Desert - Dubai\n \n \n \n \n \n General Ticket Adults & teens 13+ \n 120 AED\n \n \n Kids Ticket Under 13 \n 100 AED\n \n \n \n Register Now\n Registration must be done in advance only. \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/stargazing-night/ LOCATION:Al Qudra Desert\, Dubai CATEGORIES:Stargazing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dubaiastronomy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/comet-panstarrs-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dubai Astronomy Group":MAILTO:astro@dubaiastronomy.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260418T190000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260418T220000 DTSTAMP:20260523T181537 CREATED:20260410T234357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T174158Z UID:1759-1776538800-1776549600@dubaiastronomy.com SUMMARY:Arabian Nights Under the Stars DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n\nAn immersive desert evening celebrating the rich heritage of the UAE and the wonders of the cosmos. Set in the heart of Al Qudra\, this experience brings together culture\, science\, and storytelling under a breathtaking night sky. Guests will journey through engaging talks exploring the UAE’s history\, its legacy of desert navigation\, and its inspiring achievements in space exploration. The evening concludes with guided telescope observations\, offering a closer look at the stars\, planets\, and deep-sky wonders above the desert. \n\n\nEvent Program\n\n\n7:00 - 7:20 - Welcome (Arabian hospitality) \n7:20 - 7:50 - Talk: Path of the Stars \nAbout UAE's Past\, Culture\, Sky Navigation\, Heritage\, Sky-Mapping Session \n7:50 - 8:30 - Talk: From Desert to Space \nUAE Achievements\, Space Missions\, and Future of Space in the UAE \n8:30 - 9:00 - Q&A Session \n9:00 - 10:00 - Telescope Observation \nPhone photography of celestial objects through the telescopes. \n\n\nEvent Terms\n\n\nThe venue for the event is Al Qudra Desert - DubaiA precise location pin will be sent by email after you registration.  \n\n\nA 4x4 is not required to reach the locationA 4×4 car is not required to reach the event location. \n\n\nYou're requested to bring along your ID or PassportYou are requested to bring any form of identification with you to be presented at the venue upon request. \n\n\nPlease bring a screenshot of the event ticket EmailPlease bring a screenshot (on your phone) of the event ticket that contains a QR code to ensure a smooth check-in process. \n\n\npCarry any necessities you might deem necessaryAlthough we will be providing mats/seating and water\, you are requested to carry any necessities you might need over the period of the event (snacks\, jackets\, seats\, etc.). \n\n\nWe don't recommend using public transportTaxis or any other public transportation might not be able to reach this location. plan accordingly. \n\n\nChildren PolicyChildren under the age of 5 do not require a ticket; however\, we do not recommend bringing them to our events. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent\, and parents are required to purchase a ticket. \n\n\nWeather DisclaimerPlease be aware that sudden weather changes\, such as cloud cover\, are beyond our control. Local weather conditions can sometimes be unpredictable. \n\n\nEvent Rules & GuidelinesAlcohol\, smoking\, open flames/BBQs\, and pets are not permitted at our events. We aim to maintain a clean\, safe\, and family-friendly environment for all attendees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n DAG Event \n Arabian Nights Under the Stars \n \n \n \n 18 April 2026 — Saturday night\n \n \n \n 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM\n \n \n \n Al Qudra Desert - Dubai\n \n \n \n \n \n General Ticket Adults & teens 13+ \n 200 AED\n \n \n Kids Ticket Under 13 \n 150 AED\n \n \n \n Register Now\n Registration must be done in advance only. \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/arabian-nights-under-the-stars/ LOCATION:Al Qudra Desert\, Dubai CATEGORIES:Stargazing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dubaiastronomy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-ig-posts.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dubai Astronomy Group":MAILTO:astro@dubaiastronomy.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR