How much are Dubai Astronomy Group tickets for children?

It depends on the event. In September 2026 the Saturn Opposition evening at the SEE Institute listed a General Ticket at AED 100 and a Kids (Under 13) Ticket at AED 80, and the Orionids desert night listed AED 180 and AED 150. The Geminids nights in Abu Dhabi are listed at AED 180-200. Members get 10-40% off depending on their tier.

What age do children need to be?

The group's FAQ says its events suit children aged 5 and above. Under-5s don't need a ticket and go free with a ticketed adult, though the event pages say bringing them is not recommended. Children under 13 need a Kids ticket and must come with a ticketed parent. Desert meteor nights run from 10PM to 2AM, so think about whether a late night suits your child.

Where do the events take place?

Evening events such as planet nights, supermoons and the movie night are at the SEE Institute in The Sustainable City. Meteor-shower nights are in the Al Qudra desert, and the Geminids are near Al Khatim in Abu Dhabi. The precise location pin is emailed once your booking is confirmed.

Is the Al Thuraya Astronomy Centre in Mushrif Park open?

Google lists it as temporarily closed, and the group's current events are held elsewhere (see above). Ask the group if you want to know about the centre's plans.

What happens if it is cloudy?

If the group is uncertain about the weather in the run-up to an event, it says it reschedules the programme and tells all registered attendees as early as possible. Cloud can still roll in on the night, which it says is beyond its control; its refund policy is linked in the website footer.

Can my child's school book a programme?

Yes. School programmes include Future Astronauts (ages 10-15, AED 150 per student) at the SEE Institute, and Young Astronomers Adventure (ages 5-10, AED 125 per student) delivered at your school. Schools book by email or WhatsApp.

Dubai Astronomy Group: stargazing nights and space events for families

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Dubai Astronomy Group is a CDA-licensed non-profit astronomy organisation that has run stargazing and space events in the UAE since 2000. Families come for its guided evenings: planet-watching nights, full-moon events and planetarium shows at the SEE Institute in The Sustainable City, and late meteor-shower nights in the Al Qudra desert, where astronomers help you find your way around the sky and set up professional telescopes. The autumn 2026 calendar includes Saturn at opposition, the Orionids, the Leonids, two nights of the Geminids near Al Khatim in Abu Dhabi, and a movie night showing The Martian. Children under 13 have their own ticket and come with a ticketed parent. The group also runs space programmes for schools, astronomy and astrophotography courses, and a paid membership that gives discounts on events. It is rated 4.5 on Google from 95 reviews. There is no drop-in centre: you book each event online and the exact meeting pin comes by email.

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The activity

Astronomy & Space, explained

Astronomy for children starts with simply looking up: finding the Moon, a bright planet or a meteor streaking across a dark sky. At a stargazing night an astronomer points out constellations and planets, then children take turns at a telescope to see Saturn's rings, Jupiter's moons or craters on the Moon. Planetarium shows bring the night sky indoors, and some sessions add talks, quizzes or hands-on crafts. It feeds curiosity, patience and a feel for science and maths, and it is something a family can share. Young children can enjoy it too, especially when the evening does not run too late.

Who it's for

Families and anyone curious about the sky. The group's FAQ says events suit children aged 5 and above. On its event pages, children under 13 buy a Kids ticket and must be accompanied by a ticketed parent; under-5s go free with a ticketed adult, though the group says this is not recommended. The Saturn Opposition night is billed as all ages welcome. School programmes are booked by schools, with age bands from 5-10 up to 15+ depending on the programme.

What to expect

A city-edge evening at the SEE Institute (for example Saturn Opposition, 7PM to 9PM) combines a short astronomy talk, a Q&A with an astronomer, a planetarium show and guided viewing through professional telescopes. Desert meteor nights run late, from 10PM to 2AM, in Al Qudra; seating, water, snacks and hot drinks are included, you can take phone photos through the telescopes, and no 4x4 is needed. Wear closed shoes and bring jackets or extra layers. Show the QR code from your ticket email at check-in. If the weather looks uncertain beforehand, the group reschedules and tells everyone registered.

Highlights

Non-profit astronomy group, running events in the UAE since 2000 (dubaiastronomy.com)
Separate Kids (Under 13) tickets; under-5s go free (dubaiastronomy.com)
Planetarium show plus professional telescopes at the SEE Institute evenings (dubaiastronomy.com)
Meteor-shower nights in the Al Qudra desert with snacks and hot drinks included (dubaiastronomy.com)
School programmes, from rocket launching for ages 5-10 to desert stargazing for 10+ (dubaiastronomy.com)
Rated 4.5 on Google from 95 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

Dubai Astronomy Group is rated 4.5 on Google from 95 reviews. 68 of those reviews give five stars and 15 give four, with 12 at three stars or below.

The facts

Ages: Events suit children aged 5 and above; Kids tickets for under-13s, who must come with a ticketed parent; under-5s free with a ticketed adult (not recommended). School programmes from ages 5-10 up to 15+.
Prices: Per event, as listed in September 2026: Saturn Opposition (SEE Institute) General AED 100, Kids (Under 13) AED 80; Orionids (Al Qudra) General AED 180, Kids (Under 13) AED 150; Leonids (Al Qudra) AED 150-180; Geminids (Abu Dhabi) AED 180-200; Movie Night AED 80-90. Membership from free (Explorer) to AED 1,500 a year.
Schedule: Event by event: Saturn Opposition 4 Oct 2026, 7PM-9PM; Movie Night: The Martian 10 Oct, 5PM-9PM; Orionids 21 Oct, 10PM-2AM; Leonids 17 Nov, 10PM-2AM; Beaver Moon 24 Nov, 7PM-9PM; Geminids 12 and 13 Dec, 10PM-2AM; Cold Supermoon 24 Dec, 7PM-9PM.
Where: SEE Institute, The Sustainable City, Dubai · Al Qudra Desert, Dubai (meteor-shower nights) · Al Khatim Desert, Abu Dhabi (Geminids)
How to book: dubaiastronomy.com/upcoming-programs · +971 50 624 6172 · wa.me/971567002612 · [email protected]

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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Events are held at different places: the SEE Institute in The Sustainable City, the Al Qudra desert, and the Al Khatim desert in Abu Dhabi for the Geminids. The exact location pin is emailed after booking (dubaiastronomy.com)
Desert nights: no public transport or taxis reach the site, but a normal car is fine, no 4x4 needed (dubaiastronomy.com)
Wear closed shoes for uneven ground and bring warm layers for the desert (dubaiastronomy.com)
Screenshot your ticket email: the QR code is checked at the entrance (dubaiastronomy.com)
Membership runs for 12 months with no automatic renewal: Explorer is free, Observer AED 199 a year (10% off events), Stargazer AED 750 (20% off) and Astronomer AED 1,500 (40% off), as listed in September 2026 (dubaiastronomy.com)
Google lists the group's old address, the Al Thuraya Astronomy Centre in Mushrif Park, as temporarily closed; current events are not held there (Google listing; dubaiastronomy.com)
People of Determination attend scheduled events and programmes free, and one accompanying guest gets 50% off (dubaiastronomy.com)