Where to Watch the September Blood Moon Eclipse in the UAE

A rare total lunar eclipse will be visible across the UAE on Sunday, September 7th, 2025, with residents in all seven emirates able to witness the celestial event without special equipment.

The eclipse, often referred to as a Blood Moon for the deep red or copper tones it produces, will unfold over the course of five and a half hours and can be seen by an estimated 87% of the world’s population across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia.

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align, with sunlight refracting through Earth’s atmosphere and casting red and orange hues on the lunar surface. In the UAE, the event is considered one of the more notable astronomical spectacles of 2025.

Here’s where you can catch the show across the UAE:

Mohammed bin Rashid Library – Dubai

Forget quiet reading—the rooftop will be buzzing with telescopes, astrophotography, and expert talks for sky chasers.

Mleiha National Park – Sharjah

A desert lounge under the stars, where the city lights disappear and the night sky steals the show.

Al Quaa Milky Way Spot – Abu Dhabi

Under the UAE’s darkest skies, the red eclipse will glow brighter than ever.

Jebel Jais – Ras Al Khaimah

From the country’s highest peak, crisp air and sweeping horizons make this the ultimate front-row seat to the cosmos.

Al Qudra Desert & Al Marmoom Reserve – Dubai

Endless dunes, endless stars, and observation decks that make the night feel infinite.

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

Classic Land Rovers, dinner under the desert sky, and stars served with a side of luxury.