Stargazing with Strangers — Al Quaa New Moon Special

Saturday, 10 October 2026

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Experience timings

10:30 PM — Approximate arrival at Al Quaa
Settle into the dark-sky observation area.

10:30 PM – 5:00 AM — Stargazing / desert experience
Overnight observation, photography time and midnight buffet dinner.

5:00 AM — Departure from Al Quaa
Estimated Dubai return: Jebel Ali approximately 7:30–8:00 AM; BurJuman approximately 8:00–8:30 AM. Abu Dhabi return depends on selected drop-off, route and traffic.

New Moon information

New Moon: 10 October 2026 at approximately 7:50 PM. Moon illumination: approximately 0.2%. Moonset: approximately 5:40 PM. The main observing period is expected to have very little moonlight interference.

Milky Way, stars and other celestial objects are natural phenomena and cannot be guaranteed. Visibility depends on cloud cover, haze, dust, atmospheric clarity and weather conditions.

Included

• Round-trip shared transportation from Dubai
• Abu Dhabi pickup
• Al Quaa Dark Sky Area
• Overnight stargazing & desert experience
• New Moon dark-sky experience
• Milky Way viewing opportunity, subject to visibility
• Stars and constellation viewing
• Astrophotography / night-sky photography time
• Ambient music
• Socialising with other travellers
• Midnight buffet dinner
• Bottled drinking water
• Desert carpets / mats
• Trip coordinator
• Basic first-aid kit

Not included

• Tents / camping accommodation
• Travel chairs / camping furniture
• Sleeping bags / blankets / personal camping equipment
• Telescope / binoculars
• Professional photography / videography
• Snacks or drinks not listed in inclusions
• Personal expenses
• Services not specifically mentioned

Guest notes

Guests should reach the selected pickup point at least 15 minutes before departure. The vehicle cannot be held for late arrivals.

Avoid bright white lights and camera flash around the observation area. Allow approximately 20–30 minutes for eyes to adjust; red-light mode is preferred where possible.

Children must remain under adult supervision. Guests should not walk far away from the group.

Take all personal waste back, do not damage desert plants, and do not disturb other guests.

No open fires, fireworks, laser pointers, alcohol or illegal substances. Full guest advisory is included in the itinerary PDF.