Creative Writing

Come and have tea, meet new friends and engage in an open conversation about life's purpose, our collective responsibility towards humanity, our existence on this planet, diverse religious perspectives, spiritual insights, the interconnectedness of all people, gender equality, the convergence of faiths, and current world issues. Location: Cafe Barbera, close to Miracle Garden [Location pin ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/JnL2jTgF4jWAndYn9) Time: 19:30

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!

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.

**📣 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

**Note : Registration is confirmed only through [WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IPwYiB48lTz8Ud3pVdrGAc)** [WhatsApp Group ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IPwYiB48lTz8Ud3pVdrGAc) Get ready for an exciting evening of **beach volleyball** on soft sand! 🌴🏐 Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned pro, this fun and friendly game welcomes all skill levels. Come play, vibe, and enjoy the energy! **📍 Location:** Kite Beach - Dubai **🕘 Time:** 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (2 hours of play) ⏳ *Spots limited to 18 players – secure your spot early!* ⏱ *Note: Timing may change – join the [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IPwYiB48lTz8Ud3pVdrGAc) for updates.* **💵 Fee:** 40 AED per player **✅ What’s Included:** * Cold water 💧 * International music with high-quality sound 🎶 * Guided games & refereeing by your host, Noah 🎤 📲 *Join our WhatsApp group for full details & to confirm your spot!* **📬 Contact:** Reach out via WhatsApp or email to confirm your participation. **Noah : 0504746210**

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**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)

### About the Event FREEHAND Aperture invites photographers, creatives, and visual storytellers to an open and relaxed **street photography meetup** focused on winter moods, people, movement, and urban life. This is a **free, community-driven event** designed to encourage learning, networking, and creative exchange through photography. *** ### Who Can Join? * 📷 **Photographers** * Beginners looking to practice and build confidence * Professionals expanding their portfolios or experimenting with new ideas * 🧍 **Models & Creative Individuals** * Anyone interested in being photographed for portfolio use * No professional modeling experience required * 🚶 **Art & Photography Enthusiasts** * You can join simply to walk, observe, connect, and exchange ideas *** ### What to Expect * Casual **photo walks** through the area * Live street photography sessions * Opportunities for **portfolio-building** (both photographers and models) * Sharing techniques, perspectives, and experiences * A friendly and inclusive atmosphere with no pressure or formal setup *** ### Important Notes * 🎟 **No fees – Free attendance** * 📸 Bring your camera, phone, or just your curiosity * 🤝 This is a networking-focused, creative, and respectful environment * The goal is learning, collaboration, and having fun *** ### Philosophy FREEHAND Aperture is not about perfection — it’s about **observation, connection, and storytelling**. Everyone sees differently, and that difference is what makes photography powerful.

Join us for our next **Freehands art** meetup! - Free 🖌️☕ 📍 **Location:** Le Pain Quotidien, Dubai Marina Mall ⏰ **Time:** 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Unwind, sketch, and let your creativity flow in a cozy, inspiring atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just love to doodle, this is the perfect space to express yourself, meet like-minded creatives, and enjoy great conversations over coffee. Bring your sketchbook, enjoy a warm drink, and let your imagination take over! No experience needed—just your passion for creativity! **📩 RSVP Now!** Let us know you're coming, WhatsApp: +971554413995, so we can save you a seat. Can't wait to see you there! 🎨✨ Check our previous gatherings photos: https://www.meetup.com/freehand/photos/35584362/ #FreehandImagination #ArtMeetup #DubaiArtists #SketchAndSip

📖 **Love stories but never find the time to read? Always wanted to start reading but don’t know where to begin?** This club is for you. We read and discuss **one or two short stories**—quick reads that pack a punch! No pressure, no heavy commitments—just good stories, great conversations, and a welcoming space to build (or revive) your reading habit. Whether you’re a **wannabe reader** looking to get started, a **busy book lover** who needs an excuse to read, or someone who enjoys **sharing perspectives on a great story**, you’ll fit right in. Come for the stories, stay for the discussions! 📚 ‎Location : L'eto, 1st floor, Mall of Emirates (D7 is the closest parking Entrance) Open this link to join the WhatsApp Group for updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/IpIMc6c87W49FJIg1cRDJk?mode=hqrt2

**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)

يسر "ملتقى الراويات" وبرنامج "مدارس الحياة" التابع لهيئة دبي للثقافة و الفنون أن يدعوكم لحضور جلسة حوارية بعنوان: “الهوية والتراث الإماراتي في السرد المعاصر” ، بمشاركة الروائية *صالحة عبيد* ، ومناقشة لأحدث أعمالها رواية "إلا جدتُك.. كانت تُغني" ، الأحد 21 ديسمبر 2025 ، الساعة 7 مساءً، بمكتبة الصفا للفنون والتصميم ، الوصل، دبي. يدير اللقاء ا. سهام جبريل الدعوة عامة نتطلع لحضوركم جميعا.

**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. ❤️🎄

Is life inherently meaningless? How do we find purpose in a world without rules? Is Sisyphus happy, and should we care? The Camus Book Club is a space for readers to confront the big questions through discussionand debate. Join us if you have an appreciation for philosophy and critical thinking. Join us and I will message you forr more details. Fees: 100 dh including coffee and venue. Location: Jumeira ( Details TBC)

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm the second & fourth Wednesday of every month at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters (HQ). Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens around 6:45pm. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Two Dollar Radio HQ! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! Other customers are welcome at Two Dollar HQ at the time, so please bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **ACCESSIBILITY:** Two Dollar Radio HQ's entrance door on Cline Street is wheelchair accessible, they have two gender-neutral bathrooms that are both wheelchair accessible, and their ordering and table-seating area is as well. Working service dogs are allowed. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Two Dollar Radio HQ does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public street parking on all surrounding streets, on both sides of Parsons Ave. You are also welcome to park in the Columbus Metropolitan Library parking lot across the street (1113 Parsons Ave). Two Dollar Radio HQ has a bike rack on the corner of Cline and Parsons, and the library has bike parking (across Parsons). * **FOOD/BEVERAGE:** Two Dollar Radio HQ is a bar and vegan cafe. Their food is 100% vegan and made from scratch, with love. They also serve a range of wine, beer, and cocktails, as well as coffees and teas. If you're able to, please consider thanking our venue by purchasing something!!

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm the second & fourth Wednesday of every month at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters (HQ). Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens around 6:45pm. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Two Dollar Radio HQ! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! Other customers are welcome at Two Dollar HQ at the time, so please bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **ACCESSIBILITY:** Two Dollar Radio HQ's entrance door on Cline Street is wheelchair accessible, they have two gender-neutral bathrooms that are both wheelchair accessible, and their ordering and table-seating area is as well. Working service dogs are allowed. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Two Dollar Radio HQ does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public street parking on all surrounding streets, on both sides of Parsons Ave. You are also welcome to park in the Columbus Metropolitan Library parking lot across the street (1113 Parsons Ave). Two Dollar Radio HQ has a bike rack on the corner of Cline and Parsons, and the library has bike parking (across Parsons). * **FOOD/BEVERAGE:** Two Dollar Radio HQ is a bar and vegan cafe. Their food is 100% vegan and made from scratch, with love. They also serve a range of wine, beer, and cocktails, as well as coffees and teas. If you're able to, please consider thanking our venue by purchasing something!!

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**