It’s UAE meteor shower season – here’s when (and where) to see the Perseids next week

Courtesy Mleiha National Park

Perseids meteor shower events to attend

Dubai Astronomy Group

Dubai Astronomy Group is hosting the largest meteor observation event at Al Khatim Desert in Abu Dhabi, where you will see the meteor shower and, if conditions allow, the Comet 10P/Tempel 2. Led by expert astronomers, the hands-on experience will include the use of a professional telescope.
When: Wednesday, 12 August and Thursday, 13 August, 11pm to 3am
Price: From Dh150 ($41)
Address: Al Khatim Desert, Abu Dhabi

Arabian Wanders

Adventure tour operator Arabian Wanders is hosting a BBQ dinner and Perseids watching event in Al Quaa, Abu Dhabi that’s open to children and adults. Along with providing a telescope and guidance, there will also be games, a bonfire and a majlis set up.
When: Thursday, 13 August, 6pm to midnight or 1am
Price: From Dh450 ($122)
Address: Al Quaa Desert, Abu Dhabi

Mleiha National Park

UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mleiha National Park in Sharjah, is inviting guests to join them for a desert dinner, followed by an expert-led stargazing experience. Running from 6.30pm until 1am, the event is open to families who wish to see the debris of the Comet 109P/Swift–Tuttle shoot through the dark night sky.
When: Thursday, 13 August, 6.30pm to 1am
Price: Adult from Dh225 ($61), Child from Dh175 ($48)
Address: Mleiha Eye Lounge, Mleiha National Park, Sharjah