Book Lovers

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Love stories, but never find the time to read? Always wanted to start reading but don’t know where to begin? **A Few Good Pages** is a weekly short story circle where we slow down, read together, and have thoughtful relaxed discussions. No pressure, No prep! We meet **every Saturday** to read and discuss **one or two short stories**—quick reads that stay with you. Whether you’re a **wannabe reader** looking to get started, a **busy book lover** who wants to rebuild reading habit, or someone who enjoys **sharing perspectives on a great story**, you’ll fit right in. You don't need to prepare anything in advance - Just show up. Over the past year, we've read and discussed over **200+ short stories,** building a warm, reflective community that values attention, curiosity and consistency. Join our WhatsApp Group for updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IpIMc6c87W49FJIg1cRDJk?mode=hqrt2 **Cost & Membership** * First session : **Free** * Drop in : AED 30 per session * Membership options available for those who want to build a consistent reading habit. **Location** Location : L'eto Cafe, 1st floor, Mall of Emirates (D7 is the closest parking Entrance) Please update the RSVP if there's any change in your plans :-) Come for the stories, stay for the discussions!

We decided to read *My Year of Rest and Relaxation* for the rest of June. From July onwards, we will be back to read Buffy's selections. We'll chat about the book, meet fellow readers, and just have a chill time! It’s free to join, and pay for your own bill in the resto : ) Just a quick note: * It's a small group. If you sign up, please do your best to attend * Try to finish the book beforehand so everyone can fully join the discussion Can't wait to read and discuss it with you all!

Things don't always go according to plan. Goals get delayed. Opportunities fall through. Life takes unexpected turns. But what if setbacks aren't roadblocks? What if they're part of the journey? 📖 Our next Primexar Book Club read is: **Surrounded by Setbacks** **by Thomas Erikson** Join us as we explore resilience, growth, and how to navigate life's inevitable challenges without losing sight of what matters. 📅 4th of July ⏰ 4 PM 📍 JLT 💬 RSVP to reserve your spot through WhatsApp here: 0506905962

Summer Reading Challenge We’re reading Alchemised by Selin Yu — a gentle, reflective book about healing, transformation, and turning life’s challenges into growth. Let’s finish it by September 30. Add your name I will add you to a seperate group September Reading Challenge Let’s finish it by September 30. 1- Rana 2- Garima 3- Riham 4- Kit 5-Gabija 6- Priyanka 7- Shweta 8 - Haj text me to add you to the group 0567694516 Rana

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You learned Korean, but don’t have anyone to practice with in Dubai? I’ve heard this so many times, so this time I’m planning a meetup where we speak in Korean. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner, your level doesn’t matter. Just come and try speaking Korean throughout the whole meetup. We’ll create a space where participants can talk to one another, practice, and learn together. Anyone who wants to speak Korean, come join us! **Date:** July 4 **Time:** 5:00–6:30 PM **Location:** LDC Kitchen+ Coffee, DIFC Since this meetup will be held at a café, each participant is expected to order at least one drink.

## Details Join our [WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L1pC0svZ8iI0AXtmK16dxU?mode=ac_t) to stay updated with the event details. Hey folks, Dubai Youth Connect (DYC) is a group that aims to provide a safe and friendly environment for Dubai residents to meet and socialize. DYC Book Club is a space for people who want to start or restart reading and just need a little push or accountability—without the pressure of committing to a single book. Feel free to bring any book, read a few pages at the venue, and share your takeaways during the discussion. The idea is to welcome all genres and ideas. I would appreciate it if you could RSVP if you’re attending this event, as there is an attendee limit. Looking forward to seeing y’all. Feel free to DM me if you have any doubts, and feel free to join our [WhatsApp group ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L1pC0svZ8iI0AXtmK16dxU?mode=ac_t)

Thanks for joining the Money Minds meetup group. If you would like to be the first to know whenever a new event is announced, please join our whatsapp group using the link; [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DPbMfZndPooGHSxFCLCKHg](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DPbMfZndPooGHSxFCLCKHg) Podcast link: [https://youtu.be/v0t7eC-CHfQ?si=la8oDXFsqe6GYGzp](https://youtu.be/v0t7eC-CHfQ?si=la8oDXFsqe6GYGzp) RWH067 We’ll be listening to a selected podcast /talk beforehand and then gathering to discuss, dissect, and share insights with like-minded people about the episode.

​Step into a vibrant dining gathering where great people, exceptional cuisine, and effortless conversations come together in a stylish and welcoming setting. Register and get more details! No late confirmations **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-dubai-foodies)** ​Our dining socials are curated experiences bringing together ambitious, curious, and socially intelligent people. * ​Stylish setting designed for social energy. Room full of great and interesting people. Environment where connections happen effortlessly. ​Because the best nights happen when the right people come together. Register and get more details! No late confirmations **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-dubai-foodies)** ​Expect a diverse mix of interesting people including entrepreneurs, ambitious professionals, and creatives. ​👥 **Who you’ll meet** * ​People who enjoy meaningful conversations. Individuals open to meeting inspiring personalities. A socially intelligent and vibrant crowd. ​But more importantly, they share something in common: Curiosity, ambition, and great social energy. **Registration** ✅ RSVP on Meetup. ✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-dubai-foodies) *Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.* Happy Dining 😊

Whether you want to journal your thoughts, do a brain dump, experiment with words, or simply sit and write, just show up. Bring your notebook or laptop and join us. We’ll sit quietly and write, maybe chat a little after. It’s an invitation to consume less and create more with words, whether to process, reflect, or share with the world. Whatsapp group link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DK9JcD6RbPqIj6Et8Ce4uj?mode=gi_t

The season is officially ON and we’re kicking it off with a desert night like no other! 🌟 Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/dubai-adventure-meetup-events)** Imagine a giant outdoor screen, a crackling bonfire, cozy vibes, and an incredible community coming together under the stars **🌙** ✨ Beautiful ambient lighting to set the desert mood. 🎥 Outdoor movie on a large screen with amazing sound. 🔥 A cozy bonfire to keep you warm. 🍿 Popcorn, snacks, coffee, tea & water to keep the energy flowing. 🎶 After-party ambiance for chill vibes & deeper conversations. 🧠 Trivia Quiz right after the movie (played in groups — extra fun guaranteed!). No apps. No pressure. Just laughter, conversations, and a night where strangers become friends 💬🤝 Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/dubai-adventure-meetup-events)** Spend a night under the stars with people you’ve never met… and leaving with new stories, new friends, and maybe even unforgettable memories 🌠 🌌 Arrive and settle in under the starlit desert sky. 📽️ Movie starts 8:00 PM sharp (don’t be late — no exceptions 😉). 🔥 Gather ‘round the bonfire after the film. 🥨 Snack break and stretch those legs. 🧠 Team Trivia Quiz + fun activities to spark laughter & connection. ✨ Close the night with relaxed socializing in the serene desert air. Expect surprising questions. Unexpected toasts. Conversations that flow deeper than small talk 🥂 **How to Join:** 1. RSVP on Meetup 2. [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/dubai-adventure-meetup-events) *Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.* Happy Adventure!

These readings can help you see situations and problems from a different perspective. Sometimes, that's all you need to solve a problem. I'll draw cards to offer insights. Please note that these readings are for **ENTERTAINMENT** only and are **NOT to be taken seriously**. **AED 200 for an hour** **AED 100 for 30 minutes** **Note: Please message me privately to book your slot. First come, first served!** You may also book an online reading if you find that more convenient. **Whatsapp group link**: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FytQQgS85I61vS6nkduLm5

حكاية كافيه | Hikaya Café الجلسة الأولى: من هو مثلك الأعلى؟ 📅 التاريخ: السبت 4 يوليو 2026 🕕 الوقت: الساعة السادسة مساءً 📍 المكان: مكتبة محمد بن راشد – دبي في زمنٍ امتلأت فيه شاشاتنا بالأبطال الخارقين وشخصيات الخيال، نتوقف قليلًا لنسأل: من هو البطل الحقيقي الذي يسكن ذاكرتك؟ في جلستنا الأولى، نفتح الباب للحديث عن شخصيات من التاريخ والأدب والواقع؛ شخصيات آمنّا بأثرها، أو ألهمتنا قصصها، أو نرى أن العالم يستحق أن يعرفها أكثر. وسنستمع أيضًا إلى اختياراتكم أنتم... إلى الشخصية التي تحملونها معكم في ذاكرتكم، أو في طريقة تفكيركم، أو ربما في أسلوب حياتكم. ولا يشترط أن تكون الشخصية تاريخية أو مشهورة؛ يكفي أنها تركت أثرًا فيك. كما ستكون هذه الجلسة فرصة للتعارف، والاستماع إلى آرائكم حول الشكل الذي تتمنون أن يكون عليه هذا النادي الثقافي: • هل نناقش موضوعًا مختلفًا في كل لقاء؟ • أم نخصص الجلسات لمناقشة كتاب؟ • أم لديكم أفكار واقتراحات أخرى؟ نريد أن نبني هذا المكان معًا، ليكون مساحة للحوار، والقراءة، وتبادل الأفكار، وصناعة صداقات ثقافية جميلة. ادعوا أصدقاءكم... فكل من يحب الحكايات، ويؤمن بأن وراء كل اسمٍ عظيم قصةً تستحق أن تُروى، هو موضع ترحيب. ومن هنا تبدأ الحكاية... ونكملها معًا، بالطريقة التي نرسمها جميعًا. "لكل حكايةٍ مستمع، ولكل فكرةٍ مساحة." أهلًا وسهلًا بالجميع. Hikaya Café First Gathering: Who Is Your Role Model? Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Venue: Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Dubai In a world filled with superheroes and fictional icons, let's pause for a moment and ask: Who is the real hero who has inspired you? Our first gathering invites you to share stories about remarkable people from history, literature, or everyday life—individuals whose lives have inspired you, challenged your thinking, or simply deserve to be better known. We would also love to hear about your role model. Your choice doesn't have to be famous or historical. It could be anyone who has left a meaningful impact on your life. This first meeting is also an opportunity for us to get to know one another and shape the future of Hikaya Café together. Would you like our gatherings to focus on: • a different discussion topic each time? • a book discussion? • or another format altogether? Your ideas matter, and we would love to build this community together. Invite your friends—everyone who enjoys meaningful conversations and believes that behind every inspiring name lies a story worth telling. This is where our story begins, and together we'll decide where it goes next. “Every story deserves a listener, and every idea deserves a place.” Everyone is warmly welcome.

This month we’ll be reading Masters of Death by Olivie Blake. Feel free to attend even if you don’t finish the book!

**Our July novel is: *Listen for the Lie* by Amy Tintera** **This month’s novel was named one of the best books of 2024. It’s a domestic thriller with crime, mystery, and murder, told from women’s perspectives. The story includes a detective, an unreliable narrator, and plenty of suspense. The book is 352 pages in print and 9 hours and 18 minutes on audiobook.** What if you thought you murdered your best friend? And if everyone else thought so too? And what if the truth doesn't matter? After Lucy is found wandering the streets, covered in her best friend Savvy’s blood, everyone thinks she is a murderer. Lucy and Savvy were the golden girls of their small Texas town: pretty, smart, and enviable. Lucy married a dream guy with a big ring and an even bigger new home. Savvy was the social butterfly loved by all, and if you believe the rumors, especially popular with the men in town. It’s been years since that horrible night, a night Lucy can’t remember anything about, and she has since moved to LA and started a new life. But now the phenomenally huge hit true crime podcast "Listen for the Lie," and its too-good looking host Ben Owens, have decided to investigate Savvy’s murder for the show’s second season. Lucy is forced to return to the place she vowed never to set foot in again to solve her friend’s murder, even if she is the one that did it. The truth is out there, if we just listen.

July is Summer/Lake Vibes theme! * The book we will be discussing is The House Across the Lake by Riley Seger * Feel free to attend whether or not you’ve read or finished the book * Trying something new for July, book club will be at the Starbucks inside the Dublin Barnes & Noble. So due to the location, snacks and drinks will not be provided this time. * Please update your attendance status here on the event page if you are attending or unable to. This time is extra important for this, due to limited spots for this event.

Come join us to discuss our July pick "Tusk Love" by Thea Guanzon! Book description: A merchant’s daughter who yearns for adventure gets more than she bargained for when she falls for a broodingly handsome stranger in this saucy romantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars. “A true delight of a book! Spicy and heartfelt—this one is a winner all around.”—Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods As the daughter of an ambitious merchant, Guinevere’s path has been predetermined: marry into a noble house of the Dwendalian Empire, raise her family’s station, and live quietly as a lordling’s obedient wife. But Guinevere longs for a life unbounded by expectations, for freedom and passion and adventure. Those distant dreams become a sudden reality when her caravan is beset by bandits, leaving her guards slain and Guinevere stranded alone on the dangerous Amber Road. Her only chance of survival is to travel alongside Oskar, the aloof half-orc who saved her during the attack. Unlike Guinevere, Oskar’s path is not so set in stone. With his mother dead and his apprenticeship abandoned, all that’s left is a long, lonely walk to a land he’s never seen to find family he’s never met. The last thing he needs is a spoiled waif like Guinevere slowing him down—even if the spark between them sizzles with promise. Despite his cold exterior, Oskar is brave and thoughtful and unlike anyone Guinevere has ever met. And while Guinevere may be sheltered, she brings out a softness in him that he has never dared to feel before. As the flames of their passion grow, they realize that soon they’ll need to choose between their expected destinations or their blossoming romance. Written by New York Times bestselling author Thea Guanzon at the behest of Critical Role’s Jester Lavorre, Tusk Love brings the most romantic story on Exandrian bookshelves to life.