Field notes from the desert, the mountains and the coast
Planning guides for weddings, corporate days, camping and celebrations in Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and across the UAE, written by the team that has hosted them since 2012.
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Wadi Shawka Camping: What to Know Before You Go
Weather, flash floods, rules and what to pack for camping in Wadi Shawka, Ras Al Khaimah. A visitor's guide, with honest notes on what changes.
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- 1What a Desert Wedding Actually Costs in Abu Dhabi (2026 Breakdown)Nobody publishes desert wedding pricing, which makes budgeting guesswork. Here is how the cost of a private desert wedding in Abu Dhabi is actually built up, line by line.
- 2The Best Time of Year for a Desert Event in the UAE, Month by MonthOctober to April is the easy answer. The useful answer is what each month actually feels like, what it costs, and how to make a summer date work.
- 3Camping in Liwa: A Complete Guide to the Empty Quarter's EdgeLiwa has the largest dunes in the UAE and a fraction of the visitors. What it takes to camp there properly.
- 4What a Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi Actually CostsPrices run from about 50 AED to several thousand per person, and the gap is not markup. Here is what each tier buys.
- 5Corporate Offsite Venues in Abu Dhabi: Getting People Out of the RoomThe point of an offsite is that it is off site. Most bookings quietly recreate the office with a nicer carpet.
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National Day and New Year's Eve in the UAE 2026: What Is Confirmed
The National Day holiday is fixed. The New Year's Eve programmes mostly are not announced yet. What we know, what happened last year, and how to plan.
The UAE Sports Calendar 2026-27 at a Glance
Golf, sailing, rugby sevens, Formula 1, running, tennis and the Dubai World Cup in date order, with the prices that have been published.
List Your Event on Hadath: What Organisers and Venues Need to Send
Listings are free and checked against your official site. Here is what we need, what we will not publish, and how long it takes.
How Hadath Tracks the Traffic It Sends Organisers
Every ticket link on Hadath carries tags your own analytics can read. Here is what they mean and how to find the visits in Google Analytics.
Confirmed, Announced, Expected: How to Read an Event Listing
A date is not a date until someone official says so. What the three status labels on Hadath mean, and why prices are always 'from'.
Ramadan and Eid 2027 in the UAE: Expected Dates and What Changes
Astronomers expect Ramadan to start on 8 February 2027. The moon sighting decides, and the Eid dates follow from it.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Week 2026: Concerts, Dates and Planning
The race weekend runs 3 to 6 December 2026, the day after National Day. Who plays which night, what is for ticket holders only, and how to plan.
The UAE Events Season 2026-27: What Is New This Year
A debut art fair week, a new Guggenheim, a festival that moved to March and a long-running musical in Abu Dhabi: what is different this season, and what is still unconfirmed.
How to Avoid Fake Event Tickets in the UAE
Dubai Police have warned about fake ticket websites and social media pages. How the scams work, how to spot one, and where to report it.
Introducing Hadath: A UAE Events Guide That Shows Its Sources
Hadath lists concerts, sport, festivals and shows across the UAE and says where every date came from. Here is what it is, what it is not, and how to use it.
Wadi Shawka Camping: What to Know Before You Go
Weather, flash floods, rules and what to pack for camping in Wadi Shawka, Ras Al Khaimah. A visitor's guide, with honest notes on what changes.
Camping in Fujairah: Beach, Wadi and Mountain Options
Fujairah has beach, wadi and mountain camping, each with different risks. What to know about seasons, safety and rules that change.
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