The Sparkling Sandset Journal

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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Katy Perry on stage between giant gift boxesEvents & Seasons

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.

23 Oct 2026 · 2 min
A fleet of SailGP foiling catamarans racing off a hilly coastEvents & Seasons

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.

23 Oct 2026 · 2 min
Gallery booths in a hall at Art Dubai 2016Events & Seasons

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.

23 Oct 2026 · 2 min
The crowded show floor at GITEX Global 2023Events & Seasons

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.

23 Oct 2026 · 2 min
A crowd in the grandstand at Meydan Racecourse during the Dubai World Cup meetingEvents & Seasons

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'.

23 Oct 2026 · 2 min
A glowing Ramadan lantern at nightEvents & Seasons

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.

23 Oct 2026 · 1 min
A flypast over Yas Island during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekEvents & Seasons

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.

23 Oct 2026 · 2 min
Looking from beneath the dome of Louvre Abu Dhabi across the water towards the GulfEvents & Seasons

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.

23 Oct 2026 · 2 min
A packed concert at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai with a lit stageEvents & Seasons

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.

23 Oct 2026 · 2 min
A frame from the Hadath introduction video showing the events calendarEvents & Seasons

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.

23 Oct 2026 · 2 min
Layered Hajar mountain ridges at Wadi ShawkaRas Al Khaimah

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.

14 Oct 2026 · 2 min
A rugged Hajar slope above Dibba, FujairahFujairah & East Coast

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.

14 Oct 2026 · 2 min

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