Armenian Culture

To confirm your booking, RSVP here and send a WhatsApp confirmation on **+971 55 284 9303** with your full name. It’s officially festive season—and we’re doing something *extra* special this time. Our next circle will be all about **embroidering your own Christmas ornaments**! 🎁🧵 You’ll learn **5** beginner-friendly stitches to create **unique, handmade ornaments** you can hang on your tree, gift to loved ones, or cherish for years. A wholesome, festive workshop where you leave with decorations you’ll be proud of. ❤️ It’s ✨ **What to Expect:** * A cozy, judgment-free zone where you can relax, unwind, and just be. * Supportive, guided learning—I'm here to make sure you feel welcomed, encouraged, and safe to create at your own pace. * A warm group of like-minded people (new friends included!). * In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll learn **5** unique stitches. 🧵 **Why Embroidery?** * It’s therapeutic (goodbye, stress). * It sharpens focus and patience. * It builds confidence, stitch by stitch. * And hey, your walls will thank you for the art you’re about to make. 🧶 **All Materials Provided:** * Needle & thread * Embroidery hoop * Pre-sketched fabric with a variety of ornament designs Don't miss this opportunity to explore the rich tradition of embroidery with a hint of the modern expression of art and craft something beautiful. Expect: ✨ Cosy vibes ✨ Festive creativity ✨ A mindful break you won’t forget 📅 **Pre-booking is required!** Reserve your spot here: https://pay.ziina.com/Kailanithreads/oxZ2bMgnN **\*IMP NOTICE: No walk-ins allowed or payment on the spot allowed. Only those who have pre-booked will be confirmed participants\*** **Location:** Alchemy, Dubai Let’s stitch and share a few laughs. Can’t wait to see you there!
• In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll learn 5 unique stitches. 
🧵 Why Embroidery?
 • It’s therapeutic (goodbye, stress).
 • It sharpens focus and patience.
 • It builds confidence
 • And hey, your walls will thank you for the art you’re about to make. 
🧶 All Materials Provided:
 • Needle & thread
 • Embroidery hoop
 • Pre-sketched fabric Don't miss this opportunity to explore the rich tradition of embroidery with a hint of the modern expression of art and craft something beautiful. **Investment: AED 150/-** **📅 Pre-booking is required!** To confirm your booking, RSVP here and send a WhatsApp confirmation on +971 55 284 9303 with your full name. *IMP NOTICE: No walk-ins or on-the-spot payment allowed. Only those who have pre-booked will be considered as confirmed participants* **Location:** Brunch & Cake, Wasl 51 **Time:** 3-5 pm Let’s stitch and share a few laughs.
Can’t wait to see you there!

Wrap up warm and get ready to experience a true **winter wonderland**! There’s nowhere better to celebrate and capture the spirit of the festive season than snowy, mountainous **Kyrgyzstan**. We will put on our mittens and scarves before starting our cross-country adventure, exploring these untouched landscapes **on horseback and by sleigh**. We’ll traverse beautiful, powder-covered hills and valleys **where nomads roam**, hearing the crunch of hooves on fresh fallen snow and the jingle of reigns from our winter sleigh – an experience made for unforgettable holiday pictures! In this idyllic winter-scape of pure air and clear, starry skies, we’ll **celebrate the holidays** in style, rounding off the trip with a festive feast before retiring to our **cozy yurts**. So pack your winter wear – plus coal and carrot sticks for snowmen – and let TREKKUP whisk you away to your yurt in the snow! **Let's go!** **Day 0 // Friday** Meet at **DXB T3** at 20:30 for our flight at 22:45. **Day 1 // Saturday** Welcome to Kyrgyzstan! We’ll arrive at Manas Airport in the early hours. Once we’ve cleared immigration, we’ll grab some breakfast before making the 2- to 3-hour drive to **Chong-Kemin Valley**, spending time visiting nomadic villages and immersing ourselves in the rhythm of rural life. This beautiful, forested river valley stretches more than 100 km from east to west, and incorporates the **Chong-Kemin State Nature Park**, home to animals such as alpine ibex, ermines, snow leopards, deer, golden eagles, saker falcons, and bearded vultures. It’s the perfect place to get out and explore the great outdoors, and in the afternoon we’ll **mount our horses**, making our way through snowy pastures (*jailoos*) and taking in the breathtaking wintry panorama. Tonight we’ll enjoy a **festive meal** and spend the night in our warm and cozy yurts. **Day 2 // Sunday** We’ll begin our day with a typical nomad breakfast, and start our **horse sleigh party**! We’ll dress warm and pile on the blankets for an unforgettable ride through this magical landscape, surrounded by dense forest and white mountain peaks. We’ll take a break to build a **roaring campfire**, warming our hands while our guides prepare a delicious **alfresco barbecue**. Later, we’ll have more scenic vistas as we wind through the magnificent **Tchu Valley**, in the northern part of the Tian Shan mountain range, on the way back to Bishkek. Once in the capital, we’ll pass by a market for some souvenir shopping. After dinner we’ll get a few hours of sleep at our hotel before heading to the airport. **Day 3 // Monday** Early morning transfer to the airport and return flight home, arriving at DXB at 08:20. **Level of difficulty**: easy, no previous horse riding experience necessary. **Activities:** experiencing real winter of Central Asia, horse riding in the snow, sleighing, sightseeing and few surprises!! **Duration:** Weekend, fly out on Friday 22.40, back home 08.30 AM on Monday. **Accommodation & meals:** included - homestay in yurt and hotel - sharing, local festive foods. **Requirement:** winter clothing, daypack, pullover or fleece jacket, windbreaker, scarf / muffler, winter shoes, gloves, toiletry & towel, wipes, power bank, sunglasses, warm cap. **Cost: AED 2350 excluding flights** until DEC 15. **Excluded:** any cost related to visas, insurance. **Visas:** Many passports get visa free entry, for the rest [e-visa](https://wa.me/971504848238). **UAE RESIDENTS can obtain visa on arrival**, if they are holders of following passports: Algeria, Egypt, India, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Tunisia, Sri Lanka. See yah at Christmassy Jailoo x Trekkup Crew [Whatsapp 050 4848238](https://wa.me/971504848238) / [info@trekkup.com](http://info@trekkup.com/) [Find all trekkups at linktr.ee/trekkup](https://linktr.ee/trekkup)

A chill hangout for deep thinkers, curious minds, and lovers of raw, real conversations—with or without a drink in hand. No strict rules, no set topics—just a bunch of interesting people talking about life, beliefs, and everything in between. 💵 Fee: AED 30 - pay by [clicking here](https://pay.ziina.com/dsh/e73sWOArW) 📲 Join our WhatsApp group for updates: [Group Link!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cs4MOv0NvlNHR3ZrZAcCyC) Or message us at +971 50 355 1536 **Who shows up?** Open-minded folks from all walks of life—no racists, no sexists, no judgmental vibes. Expect friendly debates, weird tangents, occasional cranks, and surprisingly smart convos. **Quick etiquette tip:** Disagree freely, but respectfully. We’re here to learn from each other—not win arguments.

Don't have a group, completely fine. badminton sessions for all levels.. Aed 45 for two hours, aed 28 for one hour come and play with us. teams will beade on levels to have exciting matched contact no +971 50 6658 933 join below WhatsApp group for regular updates. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/L5XeBmwIJ33GNRli4CF7Bc](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L5XeBmwIJ33GNRli4CF7Bc)

**Are you ready to spend your weekend away Indiana Jones style and pocket the memories of a lifetime?** Here comes another chance to visit Petra with a plunge into super salty Dead Sea, but thats just the beginning! We will also take a look at the highlights of Amman, do the short hike across the gorgeous wadi with year flowing stream, and follow steps of Lawrence of Arabia in Wadi Rum. Little known 2 hours trail will lead us to the famous pink rock complex from the backside, making our way to the one of Worlds 7 Wonders directly to its highest point - Monastery. Standing alone towards ancient facades, will make you feel like Indiana Jones!! Lets go! **Petra is famous complex of rock-cut architecture**, established in 312 BC as a capitol of Nabataeans Empire. It was only possible to create a city in a dessert by building a water supply system but that's not all, the area was flash flooded regularly so the system of dams was built around it too. The whole area obviously found its way to UNESCO Heritage list. [https://vimeo.com/209766786](https://vimeo.com/209766786) **Dead Sea is the lowest point on the planet** at -429mtrs below sea level, its also one of the worlds saltiest bodies of water together with Lake Assal in Djibouti. This salinity makes for a harsh environment in which animals cannot flourish, but nothing will stop us to take a floating swim in it! Activities: sightseeing, short 3 hrs hiking and getting amazed with Nabatean City! **Grade:** easy, available for everyone. **Accommodation and meals:** included - dbl sharing, 3 star hotel and Bedouin camp. Single occupancy at 295 AED extra. **Cost: AED 2410 excl. flights, until DEC 17.** **RSVP:** Please make sure to include your email address and WhatsApp number in the related field when you join the event. This is to assure we can contact and send you all documents. **Excluded:** * Jordan Pass (entrance fees) jordanpass.jo - one day pass at 70 JOD. **Lets go!!** **Day 1 // Friday** Meeting at airport at 5.30pm for a direct flight at 7.20pm. Arrive at Amman 21.15, transfer to north Amman, check in to the hotel. **Day 2 // Saturday** After an early breakfast, quick look at Amman highlights - Citadel, Ummayyad Palace and Roman Amphitheatre before we hit the road to Dead Sea. At the Beach Resort we’ll have lunch and time for a swim in this incredibly salty lake before travelling further south to Petra. On the way, we stop by Wadi Numira or Dana Nature Reserve to stretch the legs before head down south. We will arrive to Little Petra at about 6-7pm, in time for sunset and dinner at luxury Bedouin Camp, which is a wonder on its own. **Day 3 // Sunday** Half day in Petra. An early start at 6.30am, then jeeps take us at 6.30am through the desert to the start of the backway trail to the Monastery. This is ‘the backdoor’ to Petra, with fantastic views over Wadi Araba, and few steps, it’s the perfect way to enter Petra. Once we’ve reached the Monastery – the largest of Petra’s temples, we will go down the stairs and walk through the Roman area, visit the Royal Tombs and stop for picnic lunch. Next it’s past the Street of Facades and finally arriving at The Treasury – the most famous of Petra’s sights. A walk through the Siq takes us to the entrance where we will jump on the bus and head to Wadi Rum before drive back to airport. [https://vimeo.com/217694073](https://vimeo.com/217694073) See yah in Petra x Trekkup Crew [Whatsapp 050 4848238](https://wa.me/971504848238) / [info@trekkup.com](info@trekkup.com) [Find all trekkups at linktr.ee/trekkup](https://linktr.ee/trekkup)

**📣 Friday Padel Night – 7:30 PM** Join us this Friday for a 90-minute padel session! Everything is provided for you: ✔️ Rackets ✔️ Water ✔️ Snacks ✔️ Energy drink **All you need to do is come, no stress, no preparation.** You can also **bring a friend**, **split the cost**, and **share the 90 minutes** together. **Levels & Prices:** 🎾 **Beginners (D)** – AED **80** 🎾 **Intermediate (C)** – AED **90** **📍 Location:** Studio City **🔔 Confirmation & Payment:** To secure your spot, **please confirm and complete your payment by Wednesday.** BOOKING: 055 577 8561

The PERSIAN FESTIVAL Shabe Yaldā is coming up this week! It's the longest and darkest night of the year, when friends and family gather to eat, drink and read poetry! Join **Mr. Rodrigo** and friends for an evening of engaging conversation and cultural exchange with authentic Iranian food, live Persian music and a true Persian atmosphere! 🦜🥘👨🏻‍🍳🎻 **About [SHABESTAN RESTAURANT](https://www.gaultmillauae.com/features/discover-shabestan-dubais-most-revered-persian-restaurant/):** 🏛 **Established in 1984** (Second oldest Persian Restaurant in Dubai!) 👨🏻‍🍳 **Persian** **Family-Run** (3 generations! 👴🏻👨🏻👦🏻) 📷 **Unique views** of Historic Dubai Creek and Old Dubai 🏅**Awards received** \*😋 **MICHELIN** Bib Gourmand 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 \*⭐ **Gault & Millau** selected Restaurant **TO PARTICIPATE:** **👉CLICK "ATTEND"** ☎️ **MESSAGE** the host on +971-58-208-4392 📅 **Saturday, 20 December** **2025** ⏰ **7:30 PM – 9:30 PM** 📍 [Shabestan Iranian Restaurant,Baniyas Rd, Dubai](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DvYyZG6LDAmN6p9P9) You can choose among the following options: **👨‍🍳 YALDĀ** **SPECIAL MENU (AED 250)** **STARTER** Trio of the famous aubergine and spinach with hint of garlic and kashk **SABZI KHORAN** Seasonal vegetables with feta cheese **SALAD SHIRAZI** A refreshing plate from Shiraz -- cucumber, tomato and onion with zest of lemon **FESENJAN BA MRGHABI** Succulent roasted duck breast with pomegranet Sauce **DESSERT** Fresh fruit Platter Tea & Iranian Sweat 🍽️**SET MENU 1**🐑🍖 (**AED 250)** \*IRANIAN SALAD AND MASTKHIAR \*KASHK- E- BADEMJAN (Aubergine puree prepared with lamb meat, onion and kashk) \*PERSEPOLIS (Combination of meats, kebabs and chicken Served with three kinds of Iranian rice) \*FALOODAH WITH PERSIAN ICE CREAM \*PERSIAN SWEETS \*TEA / COFFEE / SOFT DRINK / MINERAL WATER 🍽️**SET MENU 2🐟**🦐 (💰 **AED 300)** \*IRANIAN SALAD AND MASTKHIAR \*BOORANI SPINACH Sautéed spinach topped with fried onions, yogurt and saffron \*SHABESTAN Seafood Specialty with kebabs chicken Served with three kinds of Iranian rice \*FALOODAH WITH PERSIAN ICE CREAM \*PERSIAN SWEETS \*TEA / COFFEE / SOFT DRINK / MINERAL WATER 🅿️ Free Parking 🎻 Live Music! ⚠️ **ALLERGIES**: ***Please inform us of any food allergies when registering. We will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions*** 🚶‍♂️🌴 **WALK**: After the meal, those who wish can stay for a relaxing walk along the Dubai Creek waterfront💦, and enjoy magnificent views of the Dubai Creek with its cruises⛵🚢 and Al Seef, the old Emirati-style village with its characteristic lights and traditional architecture. 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 This is a **Family Friendly event**, so we encourage you to bring your children: 👀 please look after them at all times to ensure their safety 📢 Tell all your friends! 🚭 Smoking inside the restaurant is strictly forbidden. 🙋🏻‍♂️**About the host**: [Rodrigo Vásquez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigovasquezofficial/), MPhil (Cantab), is a Spanish/Guatemalan maths educator, entrepreneur, and business networker residing in Dubai for 7 years. He is the founder of Vine & Fig Tree Real Estate, LLC and Vine & Fig Tree Tours (FZE). He speaks 10 languages and enjoys organising events to meet like-minded people.

🤗 We sincerely invite you to attend the opening ceremony of the **"China-UAE International Cultural and Art Exchange Exhibition**" This exhibition celebrates the poetic spirit and **artistic heritage** of the East while building bridges with the world. 👉 Click ATTEND and contact the host on **☎️ +971-58-208-4392 (Rodrigo)** 🎨🎨👨‍🎨👩‍🎨Over 100 works by Chinese calligraphy and painting artists! 🍵Chinese tea 🎁 Souvenirs provided **🗓 20 December 2025** **⏰️ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm** **☎️ +971-58-208-4392 (Rodrigo)** **📍 [Dragon Mart 2 atrium in front of Nesto Hypermarket](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GrTWscoKwyXKxk7Y7)** **💰 FREE!** **Supporting organisation:** International Exchange Working Committee of China Association of Trade in Services **Hosts**: **🐲Dragon Mart Chinese Tenants Trade Committee in Dubai** **🏮CHINESE SOCIAL CLUB** **Organisers**: Beijing Chengyouxuan Culture Communication Co., Ltd., Beijing Chuangyiyuan International Culture Center, and Silk Road Danqing Culture Co., Ltd. **Co-organisers:** ArtChain Global Culture & Art Financial Investment International Group Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Kuangshi International Auction Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Hanhai International Auction Co., Ltd. US Global International Auction Co., Ltd.

**Under the stary night!** Escape the city and endless scrolling on the phone, lose yourself in the mountains for an unforgettable outdoor experience. Gather under open skies for a night of camping, crackling bonfires, sizzling barbeque, flowing drinks, and music that keeps you dancing till dawn. Surrounded by peaks, stars, and good vibes, this is where nature meets celebration and enjoy lighthearted games that bring out the childlike joy in all of us. A full list of activities will be shared in the WhatsApp group. We’ll officially start around 5 PM. Camp location: Will be announced in the whatsapp group **📝Register by filling out the [form here](https://forms.fillout.com/t/wsyg6Y6wq8us)** Come dressed casually And do bring a cozy sweater…the desert night has a way of getting cool enough to make the fire feel even more enchanting. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us on: [+971 50 355 1536](https://wa.me/+971503551536)

Meet the Emirati Ibrahim Aboelkheir, socialize with the community, & grow professionally in Arabic and Emirati Culture! [Join our whatsapp community!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LJsZpnl4d6t5CGfvSTrgct?mode=hqrt2) Here is the location: [Info Skills Office, HNS Business Center, Emitac Building, Al Garhoud Dubai, nearby GGICO Metro Station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/yR1SCWSrwHUPXbX47?g_st=ipc)

A cool breeze, warm sunshine, flavors from around the world, and board games that bring everyone together. To savor this beautiful weather, we’re gathering for a charming Winter Picnic in the park. Relax, share good food, and enjoy a weekend filled with laughter and connection. 📍 Location: Creek Park, Gate 4 📅 Date & Time: Saturday, December 20, 3:00 PM What to Bring: • A signature dish from your home country to share with UKC friends • Drinks of your choice • A picnic mat or blanket Let’s welcome the season outdoors—creating warm memories under the gentle winter sun. \*\*Please join the UKC WhatsApp group for real-time updates on the location.\*\* https://chat.whatsapp.com/LjCQ6TyNDTL9iZ4uMWiaOg

**Your DXB Tribe – Festive Creative Gathering at Mawaheb w/FoscART** 🗓️ Saturday, 20 December | 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 💰 AED 150pp (it Includes a beverage, pastry and all painting materials) 😍 As we get closer to the holidays and the end of the year, we want to create a space where we can slow down, connect, and enjoy a beautiful afternoon together. Join us at Mawaheb, a unique art studio that celebrates community and creativity, for a cosy festive gathering. We’ll spend the afternoon painting and decorating Christmas ornaments — pieces you can hang on your tree, gift to someone special, or keep as a reminder of this moment of connection. Beyond the creativity, this is also a chance to reflect on the year we’ve lived… the highs, the challenges, the lessons, and the small moments that shaped us. It’s a gentle closure of 2025 and a meaningful way to start thinking about what we want to invite into the new year. Expect good vibes, inspiring conversations, creativity, and a safe space to meet other amazing women in our tribe. We can’t wait to see you there. ❤️🎄

This is a gentle, small-group art therapy workshop designed to help you slow down, ground, and reconnect with yourself ✨**No art skills required.** Just bring your curiosity and an open heart. You’ll be guided step-by-step to create your own **pomegranate artwork** — whole, halved, and open — exploring its timeless symbolism of **wholeness, abundance, and self-discovery**. This session is suitable if you’re feeling emotionally tired, overstimulated, or simply curious about art as a therapeutic tool. **Workshop details:** 📅 **Sunday\, Dec 21 \| 2 PM – 4:30 PM** 📍 **Hosted at :The Pick Cafe** Google map link : https://maps.app.goo.gl/919Yg4Mg88DjqC929 💫 **Energy Exchange:** AED 200 including all materials + Speciality Coffee & Sweets 🌿 **Early-bird for two:** AED 360 **To register or ask questions:** Please message me directly on WhatsApp: 📲 +971 50 4734646 Spots are intentionally limited to keep the space intimate. If this resonates, trust that nudge 🌿

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Happy Holidays!! Join us for a warm and welcoming Vegan Christmas Potluck! All holidays are welcome, not everyone celebrates Christmas. This is a great chance to meet other vegans, make new friends, and share delicious plant-based food with people who share the same values. Holiday attire is encouraged! 🤩Best holiday fit wins a small prize!!🏆 📅 Date: Thursday 12/25/25 ⏰ Time: 12pm - 3pm 📍 Location: It’s All Natural! Temple Store Bring a vegan dish to share and post in the group what you’re bringing so we can avoid duplicates. Doors open at 12pm to begin setting up, but we aim to start the feast between 12:30pm and 1pm. Come hungry, come friendly, and come ready to connect. Card games will be available too! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ‼️ REMINDER ‼️ If you arrive to the temple early, please do not ring the doorbell or knock before 12pm. Some people may be in prayer and we do not want to disturb them. Simply wait in your car. Thank you for understanding and being considerate of this! 😊

ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio TBD Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!

$5 MOVIE NIGHT! With avatar fire and Ash, James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with marine turned Navi leader Jake Sully. Navi Warrior, Naytiri and the Solly family. The film has a screenplay by James Cameron and Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. We will see the 6 PM showing and I will post my seat so that we can sit together. We can grab something to eat after if people want and chat to round out the experience. This is a MUST SEE MOVIE for me. I hope you feel the same. I will CANCEL if there are less than 5 RSVPs on the movie date.