Author
Younus Fardeen
Managing Director, Sparkling Sandset
Younus leads corporate and MICE delivery at Sparkling Sandset, including team-building programmes, incentive groups and DMC partnerships across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE. He writes about the operational side of corporate events: venue selection, group logistics, facilitation and what changes when the guest list is a client's, not a family's.
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Articles by Younus Fardeen
Culture & Excursions
Outdoor Team Building in Dubai: What Works When It Is 40 Degrees
Culture & Excursions
Corporate Team Building in Abu Dhabi: Briefing It Properly
Yas Island & Entertainment
Etihad Arena in 2026: Concerts, Conferences and Corporate Entertainment
Yas Island & Entertainment
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Group Bookings: A VIP Corporate Guide
Culture & Excursions
Team Building Ideas That Employees Do Not Resent
Events & Seasons
Corporate Iftar and Suhoor in Abu Dhabi: Hosting Clients and Staff
Events & Seasons
Abu Dhabi's Winter Corporate Event Season: Why November to March Books Out Fast
Events & Seasons
Corporate Gala Dinner Ideas for Abu Dhabi: Theme and Programming
Culture & Excursions
Team Building in Abu Dhabi for 2026: What Is Actually New This Year
Events & Seasons
UAE National Day 2026: Corporate Celebration Ideas Worth Considering
Events & Seasons
A Corporate Incentive Trip: Pairing Yas Island With a Desert Evening
Events & Seasons
Choosing a Product Launch Venue in the UAE
Events & Seasons
Abu Dhabi vs Dubai Corporate Retreats: How to Choose in 2026
Events & Seasons
Corporate Offsite Ideas for the Abu Dhabi Desert: Formats That Work
Events & Seasons
48 Hours on Yas Island: A Corporate Itinerary
Events & Seasons
The MICE Logistics Playbook for a Desert Component in Abu Dhabi
Events & Seasons
The Abu Dhabi DMC Planning Calendar for 2026-2027
Events & Seasons
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Week: A Corporate Hospitality Guide
Events & Seasons
Yas Marina Circuit Corporate Driving Experiences: A Client-Entertainment Format
Events & Seasons
Corporate Offsite Venues in Abu Dhabi: Getting People Out of the Room
Culture & Excursions
Team Building for Large Groups: What Changes Above 100 People
Events & Seasons
Corporate Event Venues in Abu Dhabi: Yas Island Attractions vs a Private Desert Camp
Culture & Excursions
Team Building in the Abu Dhabi Desert: 10 Activities That Actually Work
Events & Seasons
Running a Product Launch in the UAE Desert: A Production Guide
Events & Seasons
The Tools Worth Using to Run a Desert Event
Events & Seasons
What a Desert Event Company Actually Handles
Culture & Excursions
Desert Activities for Corporate Groups, Ranked by What They Achieve
Culture & Excursions
Running a Desert Programme for a Large Corporate Group
Events & Seasons
How the UAE Events Industry Is Structured, and Who Does What
Events & Seasons
UAE National Day in the Office: Setups That Are Not Just Flags
Events & Seasons
Choosing a Corporate Venue in the UAE: Ballroom, Beach or Desert
Events & Seasons
Choosing an Event Company in the UAE: What to Actually Check