Your Gateway
to the Universe
Guided stargazing nights in the UAE desert, meteor-shower events, and telescope sessions led by expert astronomers. No experience needed — just look up.
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Pick your night under the stars
Join our upcoming stargazing nights, workshops, and special celestial events across the UAE.
Full calendar →Asteroid Day 2026
Perseids Meteor Shower 2026
Leonids Meteor Shower 2026
Beaver Moon (Supermoon)
View & book →Geminids Meteor Shower 2026
The UAE’s only astronomy non-profit
Born from a deep love of the night sky and the belief that the cosmos belongs to everyone, Dubai Astronomy Group began as small, heartfelt meetups under the stars — and has grown into one of the region’s most beloved astronomy communities, welcoming thousands of stargazers, dreamers, and curious minds.
Since 2000 it has been guided by Founder & CEO Hasan Ahmad Al Hariri, whose passion for the Universe has touched countless lives — co-founding the Emirates Astronomy Society, creating the Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, and keeping DAG a welcoming home where anyone can look up, wonder, and belong.
Read our story →Services & experiences
Expert-led astronomy programs and experiences for individuals, families, schools, and organisations.
Upcoming events
Stargazing nights, meteor showers and moon viewings across the UAE.
See details →DAG membership
Priority access, member nights and discounts all year round.
See details →Astronomy consultancy
Expert guidance on telescopes, astrophotography and dome projects.
See details →Volunteer with us
Be part of the magic behind our events and grow your skills.
See details →School programs
Curriculum-aligned sessions and planetarium shows at your school.
See details →Courses
From beginner astronomy to advanced deep-sky astrophotography.
See details →Astro tourism
Desert stargazing nights and international astronomy tours.
See details →Astro shop
Telescopes, accessories and gear curated by experts, for all levels.
See details →How we bring the universe closer
As a non-profit, our mission is to inspire, educate, and connect communities across the UAE and beyond through the science and wonder of astronomy — making the universe accessible to everyone, from first-time stargazers to the next generation of researchers.
Inspire
We believe the night sky belongs to everyone. By bringing large-scale celestial events to the public and crafting experiences that ignite genuine wonder, we turn first-time observers into lifelong enthusiasts.
- 250,000+ in-person attendees since 2018
- Public stargazing events year-round
- Accessible programming for all ages
Educate
From curriculum-aligned school programs and teacher training to immersive workshops and planetarium shows, we nurture scientific curiosity and build the knowledge base of tomorrow's innovators.
- 18,000+ students engaged across the UAE
- STEM camps, VR experiences & Astro Academy
- In-school and on-site delivery
Connect
With a global community of over 50,000 members, we bridge cultures, generations, and disciplines — uniting people from every background under one shared sky and a common passion for discovery.
- 50,000+ members from around the world
- Partnerships with governments & institutions
- A thriving, inclusive volunteer community
26 years of looking up
From a handful of friends with a telescope to one of the region's most loved astronomy communities — here's how the journey unfolded.
Where it began
Dubai Astronomy Group founded by Hasan Ahmad Al Hariri.
Officially an NGO
Licensed as the UAE's only astronomy NGO.
Al Thuraya opens
Al Thuraya Astronomy Center opens — the UAE's first public observatory.
On the world stage
Represented the UAE at the U.S. Balloon Fiesta, reaching 150,000+ attendees.
Today & beyond
26 years of inspiring curiosity — and the journey continues.
Join the community that looks up
Become a Dubai Astronomy Group member and make the night sky a bigger part of your life — and help us bring astronomy to more people across the UAE.
- Priority booking on every event and program
- Exclusive members-only events
- Discounts on events and courses
- Be part of a non-profit that gives back to science
From the night-sky desk
The latest astronomy news, event recaps, and practical sky guides from across the UAE.
Real words from people who have spent a night under the stars with us. “Amazing guided star gazing experience and your teams effort to make the ambiance cosy and welcoming is much appreciated. It was a lovely evening, thank you.” “This was the best and most interesting activity in a very long time in events. The order was completed in the fastest time. I am very grateful for your experience, high-quality and interesting work! You are top” “I’ve attended one event of the star gazing to watch meteor showers and found the team so humble, approachable and energetic well into the night.
The care for your guests, even those with families and finding comfort or advice for each attendee was one of my fondest memories alongside the experience of gazing at the cosmos over us.
My family is a fan and we will participate in more for certain” “Hello we attended 2 of your events in Al qudra. I just have a suggestion if you can lower the rates, keeps kids free and can have a membership so that all programs can be free for members, it would be much cost-effective for astronomy lovers like us.” “I have attended many of the DAG Events, most recently the Jupiter observation at the library and the planetary parade observation at Al Qudra.
I can’t speak highly enough of the team. The organisation and knowledge of the staff and volunteers, coupled with the specialist equipment makes these well worth the time.
Most importantly I have learnt something at all of them. There was even a former NASA employee there at the latter event. And important too is the friendly hospitable environment that accompanies all shows.
Keep up the good work. 10/10 from me.
Andreas” “I volunteered for the total lunar eclipse event.. and although we were working, I got to enjoy the sighting on the moon. It was such a great experience and everything was so well organised. As someone who volunteers to help POD causes, it was so nice to see the volunteers to help them out during this event. There was one visually impaired person, who loved the moon and wanted to capture the moon during the eclipse. When he spoke to me and gave feedback about his experience he spoke about how the volunteers helped him navigate through the venue and I was so glad that Dubai astronomy was able to do that for him. I volunteered with my friends and we all had such a great time being a part of something so big and we're so grateful to be part of the experience.” “Overall amazing experience. One suggestion you should have WhatsApp community with chat option open for all where community can learn and exchange ideas! And please get some discounts i will be attending lot
Of events IA.” “The events are very well planned and organized and the team doea a really good work! I really enjoyed the previous events and hoping to attend many more events in the future!” “Thank you very much for organizing such inspiring astronomy events and for the excellent effort behind them.
The event was very enjoyable, well organized, and truly helpful in making astronomy and night-sky observation easier for people to understand in a simple and practical way.
Experiences like this allow participants to connect directly with the beauty of the sky and better appreciate the wonders above us.
I also appreciate the warm hospitality and the passion your team brings to promoting astronomy awareness in the community. Looking forward to more future Milky Way observation events and astronomy activities.” “As always I am amazed by all the volunteers, the knowledge you share to everyone in a kind and educational manner, even if one knows nothing about space.
The event is well described, and You give clear directions about the event, so expectations are well managed.
It was unique to have help and guidance to learn about Astro-photography, with the special guidance of mr Ahmed!
The numbers of attendance shouldn’t be more without more telescopes to keep the waiting time at a good time.”Loved by stargazers
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