About us

Welcome to the Dubai Community of Curious Minds!

It is easy to become so caught up in daily life that we forget to pause and think deeply about ourselves and the world around us. We can end up living almost like zombies on autopilot: work, eat, sleep, repeat. Philosophical discussion gives us an opportunity to step outside that routine, question what we take for granted, and engage in deeper critical thinking.

In this group, we ask, answer, and explore philosophical questions and ideas. The purpose is not to prove that our own opinions are correct, but to enrich ourselves by listening to different perspectives, discovering new concepts, and reconsidering our assumptions.

Our meetups focus primarily on our personal philosophies of life rather than the formal teachings of famous philosophers or academics. You do not need any previous knowledge of philosophy to participate. Curiosity, open-mindedness, and a willingness to think are far more important.

This is not a platform for promoting political, religious, or ideological beliefs. Participants are encouraged to question ideas, challenge their own views, and respectfully engage with the perspectives shared by others.

Our discussions may explore topics such as human nature, morality, ethics, the origins of the universe, the meaning of existence, consciousness, death and the afterlife, existentialism, artificial intelligence, transhumanism, life extension, free will, identity, and the future of humanity.

There may not always be definite answers—but asking better questions can change the way we understand life.

Our events

We currently have seven events:

Sober Philosophy - every other Sunday 1830 onwards
Drunken Philosophy (philosophy over drinks) - every Saturday 1930 onwards
Debates and Discussions - every other Sunday 1830 onwards
Crime Time - every Friday 2100 onwards
Online Philosophy - every Tuesday 2100 or 2130 onwards
Drunken Online Philosophy - occasionally, but cameras must be on
Philosophy Book Club Event - the first Sunday of every month at 1330

Note: We also have after-parties, and outdoor events, like picnics, yacht parties, camping trips, and stargazing trips from time to time.

Event fees

Our Sober Philosophy event is *free*.
The entry fee for Drunken Philosophy is *AED 40*.
The entry fee for Debates and Discussions is *AED 40*.
The entry fee for Crime Time is *AED 40*.
The entry fee for the Philosophy Book Club Event is *AED 40*.
Our online events are *free*.
Outdoor event fees vary based on the activity and venue.