Description
Mleiha Stargazing & Desert Hike
Cultural
Dog Friendly
Kid Friendly
View Points
Beginner
Sunset Hike and Night Stargazing
New moons mean new beginnings! Let the stars illuminate our history.
Break up the work week with an evening trek through red dunes of Mleiha’s iron rich sands, as we trek and chase the sunset with the porous white limestone ridges of Jebel Faya and Fossil Rock along the horizon! A geological wonder to behold, cradling archeological secrets and fossilized treasures revealed by the Mleiha Archaeological Center!
The trek will be a 3 hour beginner trek, traversing the dunes. Prepare to have sand in your shoes! We will also discuss some of the cultural and natural history of the desert along the way.
The Stargazing event will be curated by a member of Discover Mleiha astronomy team, who will discuss the constellations, history of astronomy, and hopefully answer other questions you might hold about the stars! An HD telescope will be used during the event.
Upcoming dates
| DATE | ADULT | CHILD |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 26, 2024 (Stargazing Only) *hike and dinner can be purchased as add-ons | AED 150 | AED 120 |
| Saturday, April 27, 2024 (Stargazing Only) *hike and dinner can be purchased as add-ons | AED 150 | AED 120 |
| Friday, May 3, 2024 (Stargazing Only) *hike and dinner can be purchased as add-ons | AED 150 | AED 120 |
| Saturday, May 4, 2024 (Stargazing Only) *hike and dinner can be purchased as add-ons | AED 150 | AED 120 |
| Friday, May 10, 2024 (Stargazing Only) *hike and dinner can be purchased as add-ons | AED 150 | AED 120 |
| Saturday, May 11, 2024 (Stargazing Only) *hike and dinner can be purchased as add-ons | AED 150 | AED 120 |
| Friday, May 31, 2024 (Stargazing Only) *hike and dinner can be purchased as add-ons | AED 150 | AED 120 |
| Saturday, June 1, 2024 (Stargazing Only) *hike and dinner can be purchased as add-ons | AED 150 | AED 120 |
| Friday, June 7, 2024 (Stargazing Only) *hike and dinner can be purchased as add-ons | AED 150 | AED 120 |
| Saturday, June 8, 2024 (Stargazing Only) *hike and dinner can be purchased as add-ons | AED 150 | AED 120 |
with hike +AED70
with dinner (will be served after the Stargazing event) +AED100 for Adult and +AED50 for Child
Trip Details
Schedule
April 26,27 and May 3,4,10,11 | Stargazing Only
7:00 PM – Meet at Mleiha Archaeological Center
7:30 – 8:30 – Stargazing event
April 26,27 and May 3,4,10,11 | Stargazing + Mleiha Desert Hike
2:30 PM: Meet at the ADNOC gas station in Mleiha, convoy to trailhead
3:30 PM: Begin hike
6:30 PM: Finish hike
7:00 PM: Meet at Mleiha Archaeological Center
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Stargazing event
May 31 and June 1,7,8 | Stargazing Only
7:30 PM – Meet at Mleiha Archaeological Center
8:00 – 9:00 – Stargazing event
May 31 and June 1,7,8 | Stargazing + Mleiha Desert Hike
3:00 PM: Meet at the ADNOC gas station in Mleiha, convoy to trailhead
4:00 PM: Begin hike
7:00 PM: Finish hike
7:30 PM: Meet at Mleiha Archaeological Center
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Stargazing event
What’s Included
— Experienced and certified mountain guide (English speaking)
— Outdoor education, Assistant Guide/s
— First Aid
What to Bring for the stargazing event
— warm clothing
— food / snacks / drinks
Optional:
— personal telescope
What to Bring for the hike
— 3+ liters of cold water
— backpack
— salted snacks and/or fruit for a few hours of hiking with a little extra — in case of delay
— hiking boots or trainers with good grip/not worn out
— shorts or comfortable hiking pants/leggings
— t-shirt light pullover for sun protection/warmth in the morning/evening
— hat
— sunscreen
— sunglasses
— trekking poles (optional to help with balance or mitigate fatigue)
Difficulty level
Difficulty: Beginner Trail (3/10) (sun exposure, difficulty trekking through sand, hazardous species)
[Beginners add 2, Experienced hikers subtract 2 to difficulty]
