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The location is in Al Faya Desert. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Not A Space is a cool pop-up location in Sharjah's Al Faya Desert. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Surrounded by mountain views, it's the ideal remote spot to enjoy sunrise or sunset. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Tables, beanbags and picnic chairs are dotted around the site and there's no need to pre-book before you go. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Not A Space Al Faya is modelled on a food-truck-style cafe. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Not A Space cafe serves coffees, pastries, sandwiches and more. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Visitors can place their order electronically before arriving at Not A Space so there's no waiting around when they get there. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Outdoor cycling, meditation, yoga and other events take place at Not A Space Al Faya. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The site has been billed as a 'community space fostering connection and happy vibes'. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Not a Space food truck serves a selection of Insta-worthy drinks, desserts and light bites. Antonie Robertson / The National
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About an hour from Dubai, the campsite-like space is open daily from 6am until 2am. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The space is set around a circular stage. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The location is in Al Faya Desert. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Not A Space is a cool pop-up location in Sharjah's Al Faya Desert. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Surrounded by mountain views, it's the ideal remote spot to enjoy sunrise or sunset. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Tables, beanbags and picnic chairs are dotted around the site and there's no need to pre-book before you go. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Not A Space Al Faya is modelled on a food-truck-style cafe. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Not A Space cafe serves coffees, pastries, sandwiches and more. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Visitors can place their order electronically before arriving at Not A Space so there's no waiting around when they get there. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Outdoor cycling, meditation, yoga and other events take place at Not A Space Al Faya. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The site has been billed as a 'community space fostering connection and happy vibes'. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The Not a Space food truck serves a selection of Insta-worthy drinks, desserts and light bites. Antonie Robertson / The National
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About an hour from Dubai, the campsite-like space is open daily from 6am until 2am. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The space is set around a circular stage. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The location is in Al Faya Desert. Antonie Robertson / The National
Not a Space Al Faya: the UAE's coolest pop-up sunset spot
The open-air desert space in Sharjah's Al Faya offers mountain backdrops, sunset views and stargazing galore
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Hayley Skirka
22 February, 2021
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