Book Lovers

رواية تأخذك من سمرقند عمر الخيام إلى مطلع القرن العشرين، عبر عالم تتشابك فيه الشعر والسياسة والحب، وتتقاطع فيه مصائر الشعراء والثوار - من الخيام الحالم إلى حسن الصباح صاحب القلعة والسلطة المطلقة. وفي قلب كل ذلك مخطوطة تضيع وتُبعث، كأنها الشرق نفسه. نلتقي لنتأمل معاً ما تطرحه الرواية من أسئلة عن الهوية والحرية ولقاء الشرق بالغرب، بعيون أمين معلوف وبلغته الشاعرية الآسرة. أهلاً بكل محبي القراءة والنقاش الأدبي

**This session is for Ultra Advanced level players.** ✅ 2 hours of badminton ✅ All levels are welcomed ✅ Feather shuttles included ✅ Professional courts at Baseline Sports Academy ✅ Great games, great people, minimal waiting time **Fee: AED 45** \*\*\* **How to Confirm Your Spot** **Step 1:** RSVP on Meetup **Step 2:** Pay immediately via Careem Pay/Bank Transfer 📲 0555236521 [Rauf] 📲 0509001406 [Waqsi] **Your spot is only confirmed after payment.** If payment is not received, your slot may be given to someone on the wait-list. \*\*\* **Cancellation Policy** Cancel **12+ hours before event** → No charge Cancel **less than 12 hours before event** → Full payment required (this applies even if you sign up within 12hrs of the game time) **No-show** → Full payment required. The cancellation policy is applicable even if there is a waiting-list on Meetup. \*\*\* **New Players** WhatsApp after RSVP: 📲 0555236521 [Rauf] 📲 0509001406 [Waqsi] [https://wa.me/971509001406](https://wa.me/971509001406) **🎯 Welcome to Badminton Lovers Dubai!** **The World's Highest-rated badminton community** from the heart of Dubai \(A perfect ⭐ 5 star rated ★ \| 6000\+ reviews\) – where fun\, fitness\, and friendship come together on court\! Whether you’re a **beginner eager to learn** or an **advanced player seeking competitive rallies**, you’ll enjoy: ✔ 2 hours of structured, mix-and-match doubles games ✔ Professional world-class courts ✔ A friendly, welcoming community of players of all levels \*\*\* **⭐ Why Join Us?** ✔ Dubai’s **#1 rated sports & social group** ✔ Play with 5-6 players per court → **minimum waiting time** ✔ Separate courts for **advanced competitive matches** ✔ Beginner-friendly – guidance & support provided ✔ **Feather shuttles included** + limited rackets (first-come, first-serve) ✔ Exclusive **discounts at leading sports stores in Dubai** ✔ Social, fun, and a great way to meet new friends \*\*\* **📸 Social Media Policy** * Photos/videos may be used to promote badminton & our community **👥 Guest Policy** * Guests must be registered with **name & level** * RSVP holder is responsible for guest payment & cancellations \*\*\* **🏸 Safety Guidelines & Event Rules** To ensure a safe, enjoyable, and well-organised experience for everyone, all participants are required to read and follow the guidelines below: \*\*\* **1️⃣ Personal Responsibility** * All players participate **at their own risk**. * Please ensure you are **physically fit and medically able** to play badminton before joining the session. * Warm up properly and play within your personal limits. \*\*\* **2️⃣ On-Court Safety** * Always be aware of **other players**, shuttle direction, and adjacent courts. * Avoid running into other courts or behind players during active rallies. * Stop play immediately if a shuttle or player enters your court unexpectedly. * Wear **appropriate non-marking sports shoes** to prevent slips and injuries. \*\*\* **3️⃣ Equipment & Attire** * Use suitable badminton rackets and equipment in good condition. * Badminton Lovers Dubai is **not responsible** for any damage to personal equipment. \*\*\* **4️⃣ Personal Belongings** * Players are fully responsible for their **own belongings**. **The organisers are not liable** for any loss, theft, or damage to personal property. \*\*\* **5 Liability Disclaimer** By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that: * You voluntarily assume all risks associated with playing badminton. * **Badminton Lovers Dubai, its organisers, hosts, and volunteers are released from any liability**, claims, demands, or causes of action related to personal injury, loss, damage, or theft of belongings.

​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! **[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! **[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 😊

Message Coaching Strivers on WhatsApp. [https://wa.me/971522554849](https://wa.me/971522554849) **Before joining first time please inform us your interest joining to the group coaching by above link or sending Whatsapp tel. +971 52 255 4849.** Meetup sign ups are not correct since we have regular students so you need to check if there is availability to the exact day you want to sign up by contacting coach through above link. After signing up cancellation policy applies, if cancelled later than 25h before, fee applies because of the court bookings. Thank you for understanding. Location: Springdales School, Al Quoz Strivers Badminton Coaching in small groups: Fridays 7-9pm, Mondays 7-9pm and Wednesday 8-10pm Also please feel free to enquire other coaching times or private coaching. Join the Strivers Badminton Club for an intensive coaching session designed to elevate your badminton skills to the next level. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player seeking advanced techniques, our expert coaches will provide personalized guidance to help you improve your game with affordable cost. This coaching will cover various aspects of badminton, including footwork, strokes, strategy, and match tactics. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your game and connect with fellow badminton enthusiasts in a friendly and supportive environment.

Why do some changes create a ripple effect across every area of life while others never seem to last? What does it really mean to RESET? And how can a few intentional shifts transform the way we think, perform, connect, and live? For this month's PhiloTalk, we are delighted to welcome Omar Al Duri for a special evening exploring the ideas behind his Amazon best selling book, RESET: 5 Dominos That Will Change Your Life. Drawing on the principles of the book, Omar will share how the five dominoes can influence mindset, habits, resilience, performance, wellbeing, leadership, and personal growth, and why lasting transformation often begins with small, consistent changes. Through an engaging conversation moderated by Dr. Joelle Samaha, we will unpack the key concepts of RESET, discuss their practical application in everyday life, and explore how these principles can help us create meaningful and sustainable change. 💬 The evening will be followed by an open Q&A with Omar, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions, gain insights, and engage directly with the ideas behind the book. Whether you have already read RESET or are simply curious about the philosophy behind it, we would love to welcome you for an evening of conversation, learning, and inspiration with one of the UAE's leading voices in performance, mindset, and personal development. 📅 Thursday, 12 June 2026 🕢 7:30 PM 📍 PhiloLife Wellbeing Education Center, Dubai 🎟️ Free Entry ⚠️ Only 25 seats available. A few seats remain and advance reservation is required. 📲 To reserve your seat, RSVP through here on Meetup or on WhatsApp: +971 54 363 0990

[Join our whatsapp community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gf5MZoCgMOa0we1RAc6Eld?mode=ac_t) (Free Meetup) If you new to Dubai or there for a while ..still don't have friends or feel lonely this is perfect place to meetup people like you from your area...meet new people, make friends, connect , chit chat be happy 😊 Specially from Mankool Karama area 😎 Its a free meetup. (Once you join the group you can join various get togethers we having Live Music & Sheesha, Clubbing, Travelling, Cricket ,Festivals and many more get together ❤️) FRIDAY 🎉 If you're new in Dubai (or just bored of the same dinner–Netflix–sleep routine), come hang out with us for a super chill night! 🥰😎 *Its on Friday night? You’re invited. *10pm Miti Café Karama* We’re talking: 🍔 *Tasty Food + Chill Vibes* We’re meeting at Miti Café — the menu’s 🔥 and perfect for sharing bites while the music plays on. (*Aed 40 per person*) 💨 *Sheesha Lovers, You’re in Luck* Tons of flavours. Fruity, icy, classic... whatever your mood. *NEW FRIENDS MEETUP +GAMES 9PM ONWARDS* 🎶 *Live Bollywood Music (after 10pm)* Stick around with friends for some great music, food, sheesha, and even better company. 📍 *Where?* Miti Restaurant & Café Karama Next Park Regis 🎶 10pm = Live Bollywood Music + Group Food, Beverage & Sheesha *(Just AED 40 per person )* We book a table and have limited seats as its very popular & crowded on Friday for Bollywood Live Music😍 Come solo or bring a friend — you’ll leave with more, guaranteed. (Message me as its super crowded..and we have booked a table 😀) Sent message on whtsapp for any query..not on the meetup group chat as we r in meetup and cant check the app everytime)

Of course, it's happening again! We tried to contain ourselves... but we're back with our AED 1 Book Sale! June 13 - June 15 Bookends Store, DSO Because one book is never enough... and at AED 1, why stop at one? Bring your book besties and don't let them miss this!

* Our Goal: To create a welcoming, weekly space where we can gather in a cozy atmosphere to discuss a captivating book or a thought-provoking movie. * Who we’re looking for: To connect with avid readers, deep thinkers, and anyone who enjoys intellectual reflections and engaging, meaningful conversations. * What we’ll do: In our initial meetup, we’ll break the ice, get to know one another, and explore everyone’s unique tastes in books and cinema. From there, we will collectively choose our first book or film to discuss in our upcoming weekly sessions. Let’s connect WA: https://wa.me/message/T3XBLIGI767DF1

This beautifully layered novel moves between the present day and the 13th-century world of Rumi and Shams of Tabriz, exploring love, spirituality, transformation, and the courage to question the life we are living. We’ll discuss the characters, the “rules” that stayed with us, the book’s reflections on love and faith, and how its themes connect to our own lives. Whether you loved the book, had mixed feelings, or are simply curious to hear different perspectives, you’re welcome to join the conversation.

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!

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## 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) The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga argues that happiness is a choice independent of past traumas, focusing on Adlerian psychology to help individuals overcome the need for approval. It promotes self-acceptance, the "separation of tasks" to avoid meddling in others' lives, and building horizontal relationships to achieve true freedom and fulfillment.

This month we’ll be reading Goddess of the River by Vaishnavi Patel. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!

**Our June novel is: *The Eights* by Joanna Miller** **This month’s novel is set during World War I. It’s a 20th-century historical fiction story about friendship and war, with coming-of-age elements and a slightly haunted tone. The book is 384 pages in print and 10 hours and 9 minutes on audiobook.** Oxford, 1920. For the first time in its one-thousand-year history, Oxford University officially admits female students. Burning with dreams of equality, four young women move into neighboring rooms in Corridor 8. Beatrice, Dora, Marianne, and Otto—collectively known as The Eights—come from all walks of life, each driven by their own motives, each holding tight to their secrets, and are thrown into an unlikely, unshakable friendship. Dora was never meant to go to university, but, after losing both her brother and her fiancé on the battlefield, has arrived in their place. Politically-minded Beatrice, daughter of a famous suffragette, sees Oxford as a chance to make her own way - and some friends her own age. Otto was a nurse during the war but is excited to return to her socialite lifestyle in Oxford where she hopes to find distraction from the memories that haunt her. And finally Marianne, the quiet, clever daughter of a village pastor, who has a shocking secret she must hide from everyone, even her new friends, if she is to succeed. Among the historic spires, and in the long shadow of the Great War, the four women must navigate and support one another in a turbulent world in which misogyny is rife, influenza is still a threat, and the ghosts of the Great War don’t always remain dead.

**📖 Literary Circle: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid · No Commitment Required** We're sitting down to analyse and talk through this month's pick — The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid in a relaxed and open group setting, and you rarely leave without a new perspective. Come having read whatever you managed, and note any characters or moments you want to unpack, and bring your reading notes — because unfiltered reactions tend to open up the most interesting threads. Newcomers are always made to feel at home — and you will find the group easy to talk with from the start, bring the book and a willingness to talk, and the discussion tends to do the heavy lifting. The session is loosely structured — with disagreement and debate genuinely encouraged, and every reading of the same book turns out to be a different book. ⭐ *"Left with a completely different view of the book — the host keeps things inclusive without making it feel managed"* – returning reader 💡 **Pre-session tip:** mark the page you most want to talk about, because it takes thirty seconds and pays off for the entire session, and everything after that is just conversation. --- ✨ Reading alone is one thing — reading together is another — RSVP and come ready to talk and you will leave with more than you came with. Your seat is waiting. ✨

**🍵 Book Night: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid** We're gathering to look closely at The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, written by Taylor Jenkins Reid in an easy-going group where everyone contributes, and no two sessions ever feel the same. Read as much as you can before coming, and note a scene or passage that struck you, and bring your opinions — because you do not need to be an expert reader to have something valuable to say. The format is relaxed and member-led — with all opinions treated as equally valid, and the group's range of perspectives is what makes it work. This is an open group and new faces are always a good thing — and the group is warm and unpretentious in equal measure, the only requirement is showing up ready to talk, and the discussion gets richer with every new reader who joins. --- **Good to bring:** - Your best questions and your strongest opinions - A coffee or tea if you want one during the session - Notes from your reading however informal - A copy of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo to reference during discussion 💡 **A quick note:** read the last chapter even if you skipped the middle, as a single flagged scene is more useful than a general impression, and the conversation builds on it immediately. --- 🌻 Good books are better with good company — join us and bring your read and everything you need is already there when you arrive. The discussion starts when you arrive. 🌻

June is Fantasy month! • The book we will be discussing is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. (determined by votes from May Book Club. Message me your e-mail if you'd like a free digital copy of the book) • This event will be at the Dublin library (Room 3). Feel free to come whether or not you've started or finished the book. • Small snacks will be provided. You're welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! Let me know if you’d like to volunteer to bring snacks or drinks for the group. Please try to update your attendance if anything changes so we have an accurate head count for print outs and snacks :)

**🌿 Reading Club: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid** Everyone is welcome to join us to open up a conversation around Taylor Jenkins Reid's remarkable The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in an easy-going group where everyone contributes, and great discussion is always the main event. Sessions run as open conversation — with side conversations and digressions part of the experience, and the group's range of perspectives is what makes it work. Come however far through the book you are, and bring the lines that you think the group will find interesting, and bring your questions and observations — as the discussion works best when it is driven by what actually moved you. First time here is just as good as any other time to come — and you will find it easy to join the conversation at any point in the evening, bring the book and a willingness to talk, and the evening almost always ends with people wanting to continue. --- **The evening in brief:** 1. Arrive, grab a seat, and introduce yourself if you are new — no icebreakers, just conversation 2. Members share their takes and the discussion branches out from there 3. At some point toward the end the group votes on or suggests next month's read **Bring along:** - Notes from your reading however informal - The book — dog-eared pages and all - Curiosity and a willingness to hear other readings 💡 **Good to know:** bring the line that stayed with you longest after closing the book, as it gives you something to come back to when the conversation gets busy, and you will find that even a rough note is worth more than nothing. --- 🍂 There is always more in a book than one reader can find alone — come along and add your voice and the conversation does everything else. The discussion starts when you arrive. 🍂