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<h3 style="line-height: 2;">The dazzling Perseids Meteor Showers is making its highly anticipated grand return this August, on the 12th and 13th! Be prepared to see up to 100 meteors shoot across the sky over the UAE. And here's an extra cherry on top: the predictions show that you might not even need any extravagant equipment to see the sky light up! It's all there for your naked eye.</h3>
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This stellar celestial event is set to fall on the nights of August 12th and 13th. With bursts of 80 to 100 meteors showering down per hour, promising an otherworldly display of "shooting stars"&mdash;so you better get all your wishes locked and loaded. Now, where to find the best spots for a front-seat view of this phenomenon? Of course, we've got you covered.
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<h2 style="line-height: 2;">Al Sadeem Observatory - Abu Dhabi</h2>
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If you're looking for a guided stargazing session, Al Sadeem Astronomy Centre in Al Wathbah provides a curated experience. With access to telescopes and expert guidance, you can learn more about constellations, planets, and upcoming astronomical events. The Astronomy Centre often holds sessions and open nights during meteor showers and major constellation events, so check out their page to find your spot for this year's Perseids Meteor Showers.
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Timing:&nbsp;August 12th-13th (free-open space)
Location: Al Sadeem Observatory by Al Sadeem Astronomy, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi
Contact: <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://www.instagram.com/alsadeem.astronomy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@alsadeem.astronomy</a> 
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<h2 style="line-height: 2;">Al Qudra - Dubai</h2>
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For the folks looking for a short drive closer to the city, Al Qudra is the perfect spot to head to. Although less remote than some of the other spots, it offers excellent views of an uninterrupted sky with enough distance from the city to curb the light pollution for a clear picture. It's a regular spot for Dubai Astronomy&rsquo;s stargazing events, so there will be plenty of spots perfect for the night. Ahead of the lakes, find quieter stretches of sand to set up your station. A telescope or binoculars can enhance your viewing, but they&rsquo;re not essential.
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Timing:&nbsp;August 12th-13th (free-open space)
Location: Saih Al Salam, Al Qudra Dessert, Dubai
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<h2 style="line-height: 2;">Dubai Astronomy Group - RAK</h2>
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Experience the beauty of the Perseids meteor shower from the highest peak in the UAE &mdash; Jebel Jais! Dubai Astronomy Group invites you to a magical night of stargazing as we witness one of the most anticipated meteor showers of the year. Although the presence of the moon will affect visibility, dozens of bright meteors are still expected to streak across the sky, making it a breathtaking sight. You can dive into expert-guided sessions with telescope observations, constellation storytelling, and a deep dive into the night sky&mdash;away from city lights, in an exclusive and serene mountain setting.
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Timing:&nbsp;Tuesday, 12th August, from 11PM till 3AM
Location:&nbsp;Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah
Contact: <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://www.instagram.com/dubaiastronomy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@dubaiastronomy</a>
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<h2 style="line-height: 2;">Hatta - Dubai</h2>
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A crowd favourite of the country, Hatta is one of the hottest spots for getaways, weekend trips, daycations, camping, and so much more. And now it's the perfect spot to catch the glittering Perseids meteor shower. Althought it is a fair distance away from the city area, it is a well-lit and populated inland exclave; however, there are many areas in the vicinity that can offer a clear environment for stargazing. It is a mountain region that offers clear skies and an epic backdrop for the meteor shower.
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Timing:&nbsp;August 12th-13th (free-open space)
Location:&nbsp;Hatta, Hajar Mountains, Dubai
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<h2 style="line-height: 2;">Shuweihat Island - Abu Dhabi</h2>
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A location much further from the city center, Shuweihat Island is a hidden coastal retreat perfectly positioned for a stargazing spot. A calm and quiet escape from the city with natural rock formations and salt flats, at night this spot transforms into one of the more secluded stargazing spots in the country. This is one for the hardcore gazers, so be sure to prep well before you go, as mobile signal can be very weak to nonexistent.
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Timing:&nbsp;August 12th-13th (free-open space)
Location:&nbsp;Shuweihat Island, Abu Dhabi

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