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
Events & Seasons
National Day and New Year's Eve in the UAE 2026: What Is Confirmed
Events & Seasons
The UAE Sports Calendar 2026-27 at a Glance
Events & Seasons
List Your Event on Hadath: What Organisers and Venues Need to Send
Events & Seasons
How Hadath Tracks the Traffic It Sends Organisers
Events & Seasons
Confirmed, Announced, Expected: How to Read an Event Listing
Events & Seasons
Ramadan and Eid 2027 in the UAE: Expected Dates and What Changes
Events & Seasons
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Week 2026: Concerts, Dates and Planning
Events & Seasons
The UAE Events Season 2026-27: What Is New This Year
Events & Seasons
How to Avoid Fake Event Tickets in the UAE
Events & Seasons
Introducing Hadath: A UAE Events Guide That Shows Its Sources
Fujairah & East Coast
Wadi Safety in Fujairah: How Flash Floods Work and How to Avoid Them
Ras Al Khaimah
Choosing a Ras Al Khaimah Hotel for an Event: A Planner's Guide
Ras Al Khaimah
The Ballroom Checklist: Twelve Things to Confirm Before You Book
Fujairah & East Coast
Corporate Events in Fujairah: A Guide for Companies on the East Coast
Fujairah & East Coast
How to Choose an Event Planner in Fujairah
Fujairah & East Coast
Indoor Team Building Activities in Fujairah
Ras Al Khaimah
Twelve Corporate Event Ideas for a Ras Al Khaimah Hotel
Fujairah & East Coast
Events in Fujairah: When to Host and What Affects Availability
Ras Al Khaimah
Indoor Team Building Activities in Ras Al Khaimah That Actually Work
Fujairah & East Coast
UAE National Day in Fujairah: Event Ideas for Companies and Hotels
Ras Al Khaimah
Events in Ras Al Khaimah: A Season-by-Season Guide for Planners
Fujairah & East Coast
Fujairah Fort and Al Bidyah: Using Heritage in a Group Programme
Fujairah & East Coast
Khor Fakkan for Corporate Groups: A Day on the East Coast
Ras Al Khaimah
Heritage Sites in Ras Al Khaimah for Corporate Groups
Fujairah & East Coast
Choosing a Fujairah Hotel for a Group Event or Overnight
Fujairah & East Coast
Dubai to Fujairah: Logistics for a Corporate Event or Overnight
Ras Al Khaimah
The Best Time to Host an Event in Ras Al Khaimah, Month by Month
Fujairah & East Coast
MICE and Incentive Travel in Fujairah: What the Destination Offers
Ras Al Khaimah
MICE in Ras Al Khaimah: A Planner's Guide to the Destination
Fujairah & East Coast
The Best Time to Host an Event in Fujairah, Month by Month
Ras Al Khaimah
Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah: Logistics for a Corporate Event
Ras Al Khaimah
What a Hotel Event in Ras Al Khaimah Needs: Approvals, Rules and Suppliers
Fujairah & East Coast
Fujairah or Ras Al Khaimah? Choosing the Right Emirate for Your Event
Ras Al Khaimah
National Day Celebration Ideas for Companies in Ras Al Khaimah
Fujairah & East Coast
Incentive Programme Ideas for a Fujairah Hotel Stay
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
Top Event Management Companies in the UAE (2026): Who Does What
Events & Seasons
UAE National Day 2026: Office and Corporate 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