Field Notes & Dispatches
Adventurer's Journal
Stories, discoveries, and field notes from our explorers across the Middle East.
9 articles
25 March 2026
How Dune Archaeology Is Finding Bronze Age Settlements Buried Under the Sands of the UAE
Uncovering Ancient Civilizations Through Scientific Expeditions in the UAE
Beneath the undulating sands of the United Arab Emirates lies a hidden world, long concealed by time and the shifting dunes. Recent scientif…
25 March 2026
How the Explorers Club Has Contributed to More Than 1,000 Historic First Expeditions
A Legacy of Discovery and Scientific Achievement
Imagine a world where the boundaries of the known are constantly being expanded, where every journey into the unknown holds the potential fo…
25 March 2026
How the Explorers Club Middle East Chapter Plans and Approves Its Official Field Expeditions
A Journey into the Heart of Scientific Exploration in the Middle East
Imagine a team of seasoned explorers, scientists, and researchers embarking on an expedition to the heart of the Arabian Desert or diving in…
25 March 2026
How the Explorers Club's Annual Dinner Has Brought Together Every Major Living Explorer Since 1904
A Storied Tradition of Exploration and Discovery
Since its inception in 1904, the Explorers Club's Annual Dinner has become more than just an evening of fine dining; it is a convergence of…
25 March 2026
Explorers Club Dubai and the Legacy of the Flag Program in Global Expeditions
The enduring impact of the Explorers Club Flag Program on scientific fieldwork and exploration.
For over a century, the Explorers Club Flag Program has been a symbol of pioneering spirit, carried on expeditions to the most remote and un…
25 March 2026
How the Explorers Club Middle East Chapter Plans and Approves Its Official Field Expeditions
A Deep Dive into the Rigorous Process Behind Exploration
In an era where the uncharted is rapidly diminishing, the Explorers Club Middle East Chapter stands as a beacon for those committed to illum…
25 March 2026
Inside the Explorers Club Dubai: Charting New Frontiers in the Middle East
Unveiling the meticulous process behind planning and approving official expeditions
In the heart of Dubai, a beacon for scientific exploration has emerged, setting the stage for groundbreaking field expeditions across the Mi…
25 March 2026
Wilfred Thesiger's Epic Journeys Across the Empty Quarter
A Pioneering Exploration of the Arabian Peninsula's Vast Deserts
In the realm of Arabian Peninsula exploration, few names echo with as much reverence and intrigue as that of Wilfred Thesiger. Known for his…
25 March 2026
Pioneering Discoveries: The Legacy of the Explorers Club Dubai
Charting New Frontiers in Scientific Exploration Across the Middle East
In the annals of exploration, few organizations have left as indelible a mark as the Explorers Club. With over a century of groundbreaking e…