Al Quaa Milky Way Spot: Stargazing in the Darkest Spot in UAE!

• Meals:
  • The famous best BBQ in town for dinner (mixed grill with meat and chicken, vegan patties, hummus, moutabbal, tabbouleh salad, fattoush salad, bread, and snacks)
  • Breakfast
• Beverages (Soft drinks, tea, coffee, water)
• Camp equipment: private tents, mattresses, Fire pit & wood for bonfire
• Portable Toilet & Privacy Tent Setup 
• Campfire games
• Transportation from regular vehicles to the inside of the desert via dunes off-roading with 4x4 vehicles
• A guided stargazing session with access to a Celestron 12096 NexStar Evolution 8 HD telescope for observing planets and celestial objects.
• Adventure leaders - fun guides who know the ins and outs of Al Quaa
• Great people and great fun!

Available Extras: 

• A sleeping bag (between October and June - when we camp) with a temperature rating that is 5 degrees less than the expected lowest temperature or a heavy comforter is required, we recommend to buy a high quality one from Adventure HQ to have a good night sleep or you can rent one from us for 50aed (available upon checkout)
• Transportation from Arabian Wanderers' meeting point in Dubai to Abu Dhabi and back (Available optionally for AED 200 if you choose the option with transport)

• Group size: Small group experience - Avg. 12, Max 25.
• Physical rating: Beginner level - Light physical activities are included.
• Meeting point & time:
  • If booking our transport:
    • Dubai at 1:30 pm: Artisan Bakers - https://maps.app.goo.gl/yH6QEtZpH7UQceCq5  in Al Barsha. RTA parking is available i  f you want to come with your car.
    • Abu Dhabi at 3:00 pm: ADNOC Service Station | Shawamekh-(South West) (755) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/adkwrB7c98omTcWS9. There is no parking at this petrol station, so please meet us in a taxi.
  • If not: Arabian Wanderers – Al Quaa Stargazing & Camping - https://maps.app.goo.gl/QFKgc9CckrvVQzu3A?g_st=ipc at 5:30pm. Any car can reach the meeting point in Al Quaa where you can leave your car by the side of the road free of charge. There is no need for a 4x4 vehicle as you will join one of our 4x4 vehicles to go to the camp.
  • Please consider timings to be slightly adjustable depending on the sunset hour.
• Restroom Facilities: A portable toilet with a privacy tent will be available.
• Solo & women friendly: Solo and female travelers are more than welcome; 70% of our participants are usually solo adventurers and women.
• 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.
• Important Note: Bookings cannot be rescheduled within 14 days of the trip.
• 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 !
• 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.
• Tipping Information: If you'd like to show your appreciation to your guide, please bring cash in AED for tipping.
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Good vibes! (& the below)

Clothes:

• Warm jacket/sweatpants for the camping night
• Change of clothes

Accessories:

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• Backpack
• Sleeping pillow
• Sleeping bag (with a temperature rating of 5 °C less than the minimum forecasted temperature)
• Cap & sunglasses
• Earplugs (for light sleepers)
• Headlamp (or you can use your phone's light)