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**Old Dubai Dinner Cruise! Experience Local History! 🌞🇦🇪** We'll ride on a traditional wooden Dhow cruise along the historic part of the Dubai Creek to relive the history of Dubai! 🚢🏛️🇦🇪 🗓️ SATURDAY 31 January 🚢🙋🏻‍♂️ Boarding: 6:30 pm 🚢👉 Departure: 7:00 pm sharp! 📍 AL SEEF (Near Kind Kones) https://maps.app.goo.gl/bd6zpHn5BopxJi2e9 💰 100 Dhs for Adults (12 y.o.+) 💰 50 Dhs for Children (4-11 y.o.) 👶🏻 Children under 3: free! Pay at the gate (Show this message) ☎️ 058-208-4392 INCLUDES: 🚢 2 hr Cruise 🍝 Buffet Dinner 🕺🏻 Tannoura Dance show 🐴 Puppet show 🐼 Panda show ❄️ A/C 🥤 Unlimited Drinks 🅿️ FREE Parking https://maps.app.goo.gl/abbGstBXGJ5tbfxD6 🚉 Metro Station: BurJuman **REASONS TO ATTEND** 📷 ADMIRE the Historic Dubai Creek sunset scenery 🤝 MEET like-minded people who love UAE culture. 👂🏻 LISTEN to wildlife 🐦 Watch birds 📒 LEARN about the history of Dubai and Arabic language and culture. 🤩 WATCH a traditional Egyptian/Turkish spinning dance, puppet show and Panda show 🍽️ENJOY a delicious buffet dinner and unlimited drinks 📸 SIGHTS: \* Al Seef Emirati village \* Al Fahidi historical neighbourhood \* Old Municipality/Spice souq in Deira \* Old Souq, Bur Dubai \* Shindagha historical village \* Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House \* Infinity Bridge ⚠️ IMPORTANT: The yacht will depart at 7:00 pm SHARP and cannot wait, so please arrive at the meeting point by 6:30 pm. Take into account walking time from car park! 🚭 No smoking please!

A provocative diagnosis of the modern economy that claims Silicon Valley has quietly overthrown capitalism itself, replacing markets with digital fiefdoms where a handful of tech giants rule through data, algorithms, and rent extraction. \*Notes for new members\* Please remember to update your RSVP out of courtesy to others on the waiting list if plans change, since seats are limited. We’ll be seated outside. See you there!

What does home really mean? Is it a place, a person, a memory, or a feeling we carry with us? Join us for a thoughtful and cozy January gathering inspired by the theme “Home.” This is a special discussion meetup, designed for book lovers and curious minds who enjoy meaningful conversations and shared reflections. During the meetup, we’ll: - Share book recommendations centered around the idea of home - Reflect together on what makes a place, or a moment, feel like home - Exchange personal stories, thoughts, and perspectives in a warm, welcoming space

Meet amazing people, discover new cultures, and have an unforgettable conversations 🎉🥂 Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)** We’re bringing together curious minds, language lovers, and fun-seekers for a social evening like no other. 💬 Meet new people 🌎 Exchange languages 🎶 Enjoy music & vibes 🥂 Make new friends Let's meet, chat, and sip on their your drinks 🍷🍹 while smooth background music sets the mood. **🎉 What’s happening?** * Social hour 🕒 * Chat, mingle & sip drinks 🍷🍹 * Fun icebreakers 💬 * Practice English, Spanish, Arabic + more 🌍 * Connect with curious, open-minded people 🤝 Think bold conversations 💬, big energy ⚡, and friendships waiting to happen. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)** 🎉 One magical night. One elegant lounge. Countless connections **🌟 Why join?** ✔ Meet people from all over the world 🌍 ✔ Practice & improve your language skills 💬 ✔ Discover new cultures & perspectives 🌸 ✔ Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with drinks, music & views 🍸🎶 ✔ Leave with new friends, new words, and new memories 💛 **Come practice your favorite language, explore new ones, or simply enjoy great company — you’ll walk away with something special. 💫** 👉 Come alone, leave with friends. 👉 No apps. No pressure. Just real people, real fun. 🎉 Drinks + Conversations + Music = One unforgettable night. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)** 📅 Save the date & join us for this unforgettable cultural and social evening!

Let us gather together at the end of the month in the inspiring surroundings of Dubai **Quranic Park**—a truly unique cultural and educational experience. Beneath the quiet shade of fig and olive trees, the park invites visitors into a living dialogue between nature and scripture, where ancient revelations find new expression through glass, light, and thoughtful design. Spanning 150 acres in the heart of Dubai, Quranic Park beautifully blends Islamic heritage with the modern urban landscape of the UAE. Highlights include the immersive **Glass House**, the **Cave of Miracles**, serene lakes, and lush orchards featuring plants mentioned in the Quran. Interactive technology and carefully curated exhibits make each visit both educational and reflective. The park also embraces sustainability, with solar trees providing shaded seating areas that enhance comfort while reflecting environmental responsibility. Every space is designed to inspire—uniting spirituality, culture, and nature in a peaceful setting. **The event itself is free; visitors only need to pay the park’s entrance fee of 5 AED at the gate.** location: 25.24048295621881, 55.47180984232787 # Dubai Quranic Park We look forward to sharing this meaningful experience with you. See you all soon.

Marhaba! Dubai brings the world together — and so does our meetup. [[[Click this WhatsApp Groupchat Link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CSQjs75EOsqAAoNeTTRzXg) ]] Join us Saturdays at 7:30 PM for a mix of global minds, mostly in their 20s and 30s. If you’re craving culture, company, or conversation in any language, you’re home. We talk, we laugh, we learn — together.

**55+ people pre-registered. Early Bird tickets are flying. Limited spots.** [Registration Details Shared on Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DMIIpWl822d5cdLxeAMx02) 📍_ Dubai | 🗓 Friday, 31 January 2026 | ⏰ 5:00 – 8:00 PM _ **Indian Circle is back in Dubai**— and we’re kicking off 2026 with a sunset singles social designed for ambitious, social, and attractive South Asian singles who value great conversations, good energy, and unforgettable experiences. We’ve hosted curated singles events across Amsterdam and Dubai for 200+ South Asian professionals, and we’re excited to bring our next chapter to a brand-new waterfront venue with stunning Dubai skyline views and golden-hour vibes. Whether you’re here to: • meet like-minded people • make new friends • exchange digits with someone cute • or simply enjoy a premium sunset experience — this evening is about connection without pressure. ⸻ ✨ What to expect 🍸 First cocktail on us 🌇 Open-air, waterside venue with sunset views 🧠 Smart, playful icebreakers (no awkward speed dating) 🎶 Relaxed social drinks & mingling 👗 Sexy, confident dress code encouraged This is not a loud club night — it’s a high-quality social for people who enjoy: padel, gym sessions, boxing, climbing, desert drives, beach days, travel, brunches, late dinners, and meaningful conversations. Think: NRIs, Dubai-grown South Asians, global professionals — men and women who are confident, social, well-groomed, and ready to invest in good experiences. ⸻ 🗓 Program 5:00 – 5:30 PM Registration & arrival drinks 5:30 – 6:30 PM Interactive icebreaker games designed to spark natural conversations 6:30 – 8:00 PM Open mingling, social drinks & sunset connections ⸻ 🎯 Who this is for ✔ South Asian singles (25–40ish) ✔ Professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives ✔ People who value quality crowds & good energy ✔ Open-minded, social, and confident individuals 🚫 Not for couples 🚫 Not for random walk-ins This is a curated event. Registration does not automatically mean acceptance. ⚠️ **Important: How to join** 👉 [Join our WhatsApp group FIRST for](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DMIIpWl822d5cdLxeAMx02): • registration form • ticket detailss • daily updates & reminders All registrations and ticket links will be shared inside the WhatsApp group only. 👀** Final note** Spots are limited to maintain a balanced, premium crowd. If you’re someone who enjoys good company, great views, and effortless chemistry — this sunset is for you. Let’s start 2026 the right way.🌆

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This morning Will be the Training for 8 forms of TaiChi--To achieve the world record: " Most Nationalities Performing Taichi Simultaneously" Dear Friends from Around the World, We warmly invite you to represent your country in a meaningful and inspiring World Record challenge. This extraordinary event is more than a record attempt—it’s a celebration of cultural diversity, unity, peace, and health. Join us as we bring the world together through the graceful movements of Tai Chi. 📜 Event Highlights Make History: Join participants from across the globe and be part of a historic World Record attempt. Exclusive Participant Rewards: All participants will receive: A commemorative Tai Chi uniform Chinese cultural gift An official certificate of participation and honor World Record Recognition: If the challenge is successful, each participant will receive an official certificate. Future Opportunities:Outstanding performers may be invited to China for international cultural exchange performances. 🌍 Participation Requirements: Register using your own name and represent your country of origin (passport or official ID required). Take part in free TaiChi training sessions provided by the organizers. If multiple participants register from the same country, final selection may be based on Tai Chi performance. 📅 Event Details Date: September 28, 2025 Location: Downtown Dubai (Exact venue to be confirmed) Registration Form: https://forms.gle/p47GJ3ZMNyUXZU626 Deadline to Register: September 25, 2025 🌟 Why Participate? Tai Chi is a living symbol of traditional Chinese philosophy—harmony, balance, and coexistence. Through this event, we aim to demonstrate that while we come from different nations, our shared desire for peace and health unites us all."One world, one family."Your presence will be a powerful step toward cross-cultural understanding and global friendship.Let’s come together and express the beauty of our world through the flowing rhythm of Tai Chi! 🧧 Organized by: Dubai Chinese Charity Martial Arts Group 📬 Contact Us: Instagram: @Chinese.Martial.Arts.Dubaihttps://www.instagram.com/chinese.martial.arts.dubai?igsh=MTJtcXA2NzQybzB5NA== 📝 Please Note:Final event details may be subject to change based on World Records' official requirements. The organizers reserve the right of final interpretation. 🔄🌏 Help Spread the Word: Please forward this invitation to friends and communities around the world. The more nationalities represented, the stronger our message of unity! Read less

A social meetup in a beautiful Dubai location for people who love atmosphere, great drinks, new friends, English conversations, and effortless networking.

Experience a sensational blend of smooth motion and fun expression while creating beautiful moves with easy-to-follow steps. Bachata is a lyrical latin dance style originated in the Dominican Republic, expanded in Spain and grew to become a popular dance style worldwide. Offering an outlet for rhythmic expression and flowing sensual movement, bachata incorporates a number of different styles, techniques and expressions. AED 149 /1 workshop AED 599 /6 workshops (course package) Join us on this new journey of wellness and discovery! Book your spot NOW! https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/pabEn For enquiries Call/Text 055 803 4003

**Play x ESeek presents** **THE BIGGEST‎ SATURDAY PARTY : With Offers 🎉** **EVERY SATURDAY : 11PM-3AM+** **Offers 💥** ⚜️‎ Free‎ Entry for‎‎ Ladies & Couples All Night ⚜️‎ Free‎ Drinks for‎‎ Ladies till 1AM ⚜️‎ Men Offer : AED 99/ 2 Drinks Free ⚜️ Bollywood x Techno ⚜️‎ VIP‎ Tables Available\*(T&C) **Please Reserve** **0543231214** **📍‎ Location : Oud‎ Metha** **Host Details** **Your Fabulous Luxury Bollywood Party is Here! This is a hosted event with a female host that will greet you on the night.** Our host Dona Gilbert will be there to make your night amazing, she's waiting for you to ask questions on our community board in-app and event group chat, so hope onto eSeek to find them and discuss the event. **Most Important** **👉 Download the Seek app and introduce yourself today & make new friends all around Dubai** **[https://eseek.app](https://eseek.app/)**

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

**History** The Columbus Museum of Art traces its roots to 1878, when it was founded as the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, becoming the first art museum chartered in Ohio. A group of civic leaders established it to bring touring exhibitions and build a public collection. In 1887, it merged with the Columbus Art School (now CCAD) fostering a long partnership in arts education. Initially without a permanent home, the museum operated from temporary spaces until 1919, when art patron Francis C. Sessions deeded his Victorian mansion on East Broad Street to house the growing institution. As collections expanded in the early 20th century, the need for a dedicated building became clear. The Sessions mansion was demolished, and a new Italian Renaissance Revival structure was erected on the same site, opening to the public in 1931. This elegant building, with its grand steps and arches, remains the museum's core today and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Key early acquisitions, like the Ferdinand Howald Collection of modernist works, helped establish its focus on American and European art. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the museum evolved significantly. It added the Ross Wing in 1974 for exhibitions and renamed itself the Columbus Museum of Art in 1978 during its centennial. A major renovation and expansion completed in 2015 introduced the Margaret M. Walter Wing and Center for Creativity, emphasizing interactive experiences. In 2018, the donation of the Pizzuti Collection and its Short North building expanded the museum's reach into contemporary art, solidifying its role as a dynamic cultural hub. The Columbus Museum of Art boasts a strong collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century European modern art, featuring well-known masters like Claude Monet, whose Impressionist landscapes capture light and atmosphere in ways familiar to many. Visitors can also encounter works by Henri Matisse, renowned for his bold use of color, and Edgar Degas, famous for his graceful depictions of ballerinas and everyday scenes. The museum's early Cubist holdings include pieces by Pablo Picasso, offering glimpses into his revolutionary fragmented style that reshaped modern art. On the American side, the collection highlights iconic figures such as Edward Hopper, whose evocative paintings of urban solitude and quiet American life are widely recognized, and Norman Rockwell, celebrated for his heartfelt illustrations of everyday Americana that have appeared on countless magazine covers. These accessible works by household-name artists provide an inviting entry point for those new to art museums, blending European innovation with distinctly American storytelling. **Summary** For this event, we will tour the [Columbus Museum of Art](https://www.columbusmuseum.org/), which is always free on Sundays. Afterward, we will head over to the nearby, highly-rated, and popular Gemüt Biergarten for drinks and food. Columbus's art museum is not large, and we won't need to rush through in order to see everything. However, it's a little windy (with a long "i") and maze-like in spots, and if you've never gone through it before, it can be a little confusing at first. **Tickets and Pricing** The Museum is free on Sundays. **Parking** The short answer here is that you can park for free (in the Safe Auto lot) when you visit the Museum on weekends. The longer answer is that the Museum has a dedicated parking lot, whose entrance and exit are on E Gay St, just north of Broad St. You can see this parking lot [here on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Columbus+Museum+Of+Art+Parking/@39.9648853,-82.9882364,18.67z/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x883888d20177f111:0xbf595a71d9d8c8c5!2sColumbus+Museum+of+Art!8m2!3d39.9642074!4d-82.9878972!16zL20vMDM0Z3F6!3m5!1s0x883888d21f05e00f:0xb72a56e4ac2d4fba!8m2!3d39.9651763!4d-82.9881746!16s%2Fg%2F11f3pdx3tx?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). This parking has normally been $7, unless you buy something either in the Museum's gift shop or café, in which case it's $5 (you have to bring your receipt to the Museum's front desk to get this discount). However, the Museum is currently in the process of upgrading their parking lot's intercom (or some such), and until such time as this is completed, parking in this lot is free. Once this upgrade is complete, though, the charge is likely to increase from $7 to $10. This upgrade is supposed to be done by the time we run this event, but given how these things work, I wouldn't be totally surprised if it's not complete by then. You'll know the lot is free if the gate arms to both the entrance and exit are fixed in a raised position when you arrive. However, there's a large parking lot for Safe Auto on the other side of N Washington Ave, between Boone St and Hutton Pl. You can see this parking lot [here on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B057'54.4%22N+82%C2%B059'13.9%22W/@39.9651069,-82.9884087,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d39.965105!4d-82.987191?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). Visitors to the Museum may always park for free in this lot on weekends. **The End of History** After completing our dissertation in [Art Appreciation](https://www.facebook.com/groups/879880336006462/posts/1734229683904852/), we'll head over to the highly-rated [Gemüt Biergarten](https://www.gemutbiergarten.com/) for [drinks and food](https://www.gemutbiergarten.com/#full-menu). The brewery is located in [Olde Towne East](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Olde+Towne+East,+Columbus,+OH/@39.9600896,-82.9935095,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883888c29b9d98cb:0x55fc96810facc832!8m2!3d39.9579938!4d-82.9761254!16s%2Fm%2F026vlz4?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D), and its actual address is [734 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/734+Oak+St,+Columbus,+OH+43205/@39.9633755,-82.9808618,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883888c53426d289:0x4aec638d8a5195d4!8m2!3d39.9633755!4d-82.9808618!16s%2Fg%2F11c4wy250w?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D). Gemüt Biergarten has a free parking lot that isn't small but also isn't huge. Street parking, however, is always free across Columbus on [Sundays and holidays](https://www.columbus.gov/files/sharedassets/city/v/1/public-service/right-of-way-permit/on-street-parking-out-of-service-policy-and-procedure-final-8.15.2022-signed.pdf), so I think we'll be okay with parking. The bigger issue may be the weather. The brewery has a good-sized outdoor patio that is covered and heated in the winter. However, that doesn't mean this patio will be warm. The inside of the brewery is "okay-sized," but again, the brewery is popular and by the time we get there, we may have no choice but to sit outside. If it's cold, I can and will ask them to fire up some of their additional outdoor heaters, which I think should be enough, but please bring something to keep you warm just in case we end up outside. Finally, while food at the Biergarten can be a little overpriced, in my experience it is excellent, and you are likely to enjoy whatever you get. We should be there by 1:00 if you can't make the Museum and just want to meet us for drinks.

An evening of food/casual drinking, sharing stories about our careers, new knowledge, hobbies, and current interests! Street parking is available along N High St., alternatively parking is also available at the Goodale Parking & Vine St. Garages Excited for our first meet!

Let’s meet and discuss whatever comes to mind about one of Tennesse Williams’ most famous plays.

Let’s meetup at Cafe Istanbul for the last day of Restaurant Week. You get three courses for $30. This is the menu: https://614now.com/rw-menu/cafeistanbul-easton