Duration 2 days
Difficulty EASY
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Al Quaa | Stargazing & camping under the clearest skies in the UAE | Unforgettable Escape in Abu Dhabi!

Al Quaa is known as the darkest spot in the UAE, offering unbeatable stargazing far from city lights. With stunning desert landscapes and crystal-clear views of constellations, planets, and the Milky Way, this trip is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone looking to escape.

Unlike typical roadside camps, we take you deep into the desert, away from the crowds, for a truly immersive experience. No 4x4? No worries, we’ve got your transport, setup, and comfort covered!

Enjoy a full campsite setup, BBQ dinner, refreshing drinks, bonfire games, and a guided telescope session with a professional Celestron scope — all included.

Whether you're coming from Dubai or Abu Dhabi, this is the ultimate overnight desert escape under a sky full of stars.

  • A total of 2 meals, including the famous best BBQ in town for dinner (mixed grill with meat and chicken, vegan burger, hummus, moutabbal, tabbouleh salad, fattoush salad, bread, and snacks) and breakfast.
  • Beverages (Soft drinks, tea, coffee, water).
  • Accommodation in private tents (1 person per tent or 2 persons per tent for couples).
  • Camp equipment (Chairs, lights, private tents, mattresses, Fire pit & wood for bonfire).
  • A sleeping bag with a temperature rating that is 5 degrees less than the expected lowest temperature or a heavy comforter.
  • Portable Toilet & Privacy Tent Setup.
  • Campfire games.
  • Transportation from regular vehicles to the inside of the desert via dunes off-roading with 4x4 vehicle.
  • Telescope Session - an astronomer with a telescope for you to make the most out of the experience (optional addition).
  • Transportation (optional addition).
  • Stop at Emirates Observatory (optional and can be decided on during the trip).
  • Physical rating: Beginner level - Light physical activities are included.
  • Meeting point & time:
  • Restroom Facilities: A portable toilet with a privacy tent will be available.
  • Pet-friendly: You're welcome to bring your pet on the trip!
  • Note: Visibility may be affected by weather conditions (e.g., clouds, rain). Event cancellation will only occur in the case of severe weather (heavy rain or very strong winds), not due to clouds or light rain.
  • Mobile Coverage: e& has inconsistent internet and phone coverage. du has inconsistent phone coverage and no internet coverage.
  • Disclaimer: Even though Al Quaa is the best place in the UAE for stargazing, don't expect it to look like the photos online. While you can see more stars than in most other locations and will definitely be amazed, the photos you see online are taken with professional cameras or high-quality phones that capture low light better than the naked eye. From May to October, the Milky Way’s core shines brightest and most dramatically, while in the cooler winter months, its subtler sections still offer breath-taking starry skies.
  • Health and travel insurance: It is mandatory to have a health and travel insurance in the country where this experience is happening. If you don't have insurance or your current insurance doesn't provide coverage, you can obtain one here !
  • Tipping Information: If you would like to show your appreciation to your guide, you may bring cash in AED for tipping. Most guests tip around 50 AED per person for a great experience, though this is entirely at your discretion.
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Good vibes! (& the below)

Clothes:

  • Warm Jacket/Sweatpants for the camping night (Between November & April)
  • Change of Clothes

Accessories:

  • Backpack
  • Sleeping pillow
  • Cap & sunglasses
  • Earplugs (for light sleepers)
  • Headlamp (or you can use your phone's light)

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Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Al Quaa aka the “The Darkest Spot in UAE” - Stargazing, BBQ, Games, Telescope, and Camping

5:00pm: Meeting time if you are joining us with your own transport in Al Quaa meeting point.

Arrive to Al Quaa, a secluded Abu Dhabi spot that offers out-of-this-world views of the stars and planets. At camp, we will have the usual best bbq in town, drinks, campfire games, music, and melting marshmallows on the bonfire. Enjoy stargazing at the darkest place in the UAE with stellar views of the galaxy, constellations, planets and shooting starts. Experience a guided stargazing session (optional), allowing you to observe planets up close. Back at camp, we will sleep under the clear skies full of stars.

Day 1

Day 2: Sunrise, Bites, and Back to the City

In the morning, you can watch the sunrise over the dunes before having breakfast.

Once we have finished breakfast and packing, we will take you back to your cars.