Family Games

**Don't spend another Friday night scrolling through your phone.** While the rest of the city is stuck in the same old "dinner and a movie" routine, a whole community is gathering right here in Muwaileh to do something different. We are turning strangers into friends over dice, cards, and great food. **The Mission: Meet New People & Play Board Games** This isn't just about gaming; it’s about connection. If you’ve been looking for a way to break out of your bubble and **meet new people** in a relaxed, low-pressure environment, this is it. **What to Expect:** * **The "Open Library" Access:** We are unlocking our massive collection of **board games**. Whether you want a laugh-out-loud party game or a deep strategy session, the choice is yours. * **No Experience Needed:** Don't know the rules? No problem. We have plenty of easy-to-learn games, and our community is super welcoming to beginners. * **Solo or Group:** Most people come alone! Our host will greet you, introduce you to the group, and get you seated at a table immediately. **The FOMO Reality:** Every Friday you skip is a night of laughter and new connections you won’t get back. Don't be the one watching our Instagram stories from your couch wishing you had come out. **The Details:** * **Entry:** Free Entry. (We just ask that you support the venue by ordering dinner or drinks while you play). * **Time:** 8:00 PM onwards. * **Location:** Game Knights Cafe, Muwaileh. * **Location Link:** [Google Map Location Link](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CVHKMUR83BbNMdmU7) * **WhatsApp Group:** [JOIN WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kw7axDwUd2I1kZuXjhzrzt?mode=gi_t) **Spaces at the tables are limited. RSVP now to claim your spot.**

**⚽ Social Football Games at El Partido** Looking to play football without the pressure? Join our fun, well-organised social games — open to all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or a regular player, we’ve got a spot for you. *✔ Balanced teams & smooth game flow* *✔ Clean bibs & water provided* *✔ Match stats tracked for every game* *✔ Friendly + competitive vibe* Come solo or with friends — just show up and play! **📲WhatsApp us on +971585129190 to confirm your slot.**

Basketball game for all levels with both male and female players ⛹️‍♂️⛹️‍♀️ **Whatsapp group link** : https://chat.whatsapp.com/FPnbEZYMHCYCyo1v0yfV1A **Join our WhatsApp group for more information **

♠️ Private Poker Meetup | Buy-in 5,000 Join us for an exclusive private poker meetup designed for players who appreciate a serious game, strong competition, and a premium atmosphere. This event brings together like-minded poker enthusiasts for an evening of focused play, strategic thinking, and high-level poker action. No beginners’ chaos — only disciplined gameplay and respect for the table. Details: • 🎲 Game: Poker • 💰 Buy-in: 5,000 • 👥 Players: Limited seats • 🔒 Format: Private meetup A great opportunity to test your skills, expand your poker circle, and enjoy the game in a comfortable, discreet environment. 📍 Location details will be shared with confirmed participants only.

We organise social football games for all level players to join. Each player will be provided with clean bibs, water, full match videos, match highlights and match stats like goals, assists and MVP Whatsapp us at +971585129190 to confirm your spot.

Discover the Harmonizing Power of Sound: In the gentle embrace of sacred sound, find deep restoration and harmony. Our bespoke Singing Bowl and Crystal Bowl Healing sessions offer a private sanctuary for profound transformation, tailored specifically to your unique needs. **Available Healing Focus Areas:** - **Couples Healing:** Reconnect and restore harmony through shared vibrational resonance - **Parent-Child Healing:** Strengthen bonds and create peaceful emotional connections - **Personal Healing:** A dedicated journey inward for self-discovery and inner peace - **Emotional Healing:** Release stress, anxiety, grief, or emotional blockages - **Pathological Support Healing:** Complementary sonic support for physical well-being - **Energy Enhancement Healing:** Cleanse, balance, and amplify your energetic field **Session Details:** - **Format:** Private & Customized (for individuals, couples, or small family groups) - **Schedule:** Available every Friday, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM - **Booking:** Advance appointment required **Step into a space of pure resonance.** Allow the sound to wash over you, recalibrate your energy, and guide you back to your center. Contact to book your private sound healing journey.

Freindly basketball Game indoors Game for both gender and all levels 🏀 2 Hours Refree available **Please join our WhatsApp community 👇** https://chat.whatsapp.com/KmLfGw3KDSCKW9Mwv98L4v **Message admin issam on WhatsApp** 0506319390 Entry fee 50AED Including free waterr

Join us this Saturday for a 90-minute padel session Everything is provided for you: ✔️ Rackets ✔️ Balls ✔️ Water ✔️ Energy Drinks ✔️ Towels ✔️ Care products **Levels & Prices** 🎾 **Beginners (D**) 🎾 **Intermediate (C**) – AED 90 **📍 Location**: Nad Al Hamar **🔔 Confirmation & Payment** To secure your spot, **please confirm and complete your payment by Thursday** BOOKINGS: 055 577 8561

**How to find us?** Park your car near Gate Avenue (RTA or alternative) or, if you use Metro, exit the Financial Center metro station. Enter the Gate Avenue and ask for Carrefour. Use the nearest escalator to go to the upper level. That is the South Market. We normally play in front of EARTH KITCHEN. **Welcome again to a Saturday full of board games fun!** This week we meet in South Market (Gate Avenue DIFC) Our meetups are free to attend, RSVP on Meetup.com is mandatory. **Community Rules:** **1\. Respect:** We value and celebrate the diversity within our group. Treat everyone with respect, regardless of their ethnic background, religion, skin color, or gaming preferences. Make sure all members feel welcomed and included. **2\. Following the Group Regulations:** The organizers put in significant time, effort, and resources to organize meetups and maintain the group. Please respect their efforts by following the rules and guidelines they have set. **3\. RSVP for Each Meetup:** RSVPing is crucial for effective event planning. It helps us communicate with the venue and ensure we have adequate space for all attendees. Failure to RSVP may result in denied entry if the venue is already at capacity. **4\. Respect Other People's Property:** Be mindful and respect the belongings of others. Ask for permission before eating or drinking around someone else's game. Use caution when shuffling cards to avoid damaging them. Be careful not to drop components and handle them with care. **5\. Gaming Related Topics:** In our communication channels, including WhatsApp groups and forums, keep discussions strictly related to gaming as a hobby, and events organized by this group. Avoid unrelated topics, or political discussions. **6\. No Advertisements without Prior Approval:** Please seek approval from the group Admins before posting any advertisements for businesses, goods, services and events (including other gaming events). Admins will remove posts that were done without approval and may take action against repeat offenders. In summary, we welcome all board game enthusiasts, regardless of your gaming preferences. We look forward to playing and having a great time together!

ALL WEEKENDS FAMILY SPORTS AND FITNESS TIME AT JK ULTIMATE FAMILY SPORTS. Entry Fee : Free for Members. 30 to 50AED per family for Non Members Time : 10AM to 12PM or 6PM to 8PM Transportation: Free transport is available for Members. 20 to 30AED for Non members from nearest Metro or Bus stops.

Casual basketball for all level players to join. Whatsapp +971585129190 to join our community of players. NOTE- confirmation of slot has to be given on whatsapp only. Cost is 30 AED per person

Join Dubai Ludo Masters for a fun and social board game night welcoming all newcomers to the city! Whether you're a seasoned strategist or new to tabletop games, this event is perfect for making new friends and getting to know the local board gaming community. Grab your favourite board game or try one of ours from the collection of strategy and cooperative games available. Dive into the world of tabletop gaming, meet like-minded individuals, and enjoy a night filled with laughter, competition, and friendly banter. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow board game enthusiasts in a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are offering limited slots for our FREE LUDO GAMES. Venue: Al Safa Sports Hall Time: 10am Duration: 1 hr Ludo board, pawn and dice: all provided Limited to 8 members only. To join: contact the host Waqsi 0509001406

**This session is for all levels of players. We keep advanced players in their dedicated courts.** ✅ **3 hours** of badminton ✅ All levels are welcomed ✅ Feather shuttles included ✅ Professional courts at Danube Sports World/Safa Sports Hall ✅ Great games, great people, minimal waiting time **Fee: AED 50** \*\*\* **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. \*\*\* **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.

Parents and children do not always need more activities… sometimes they simply need more presence 🌿✨ In the middle of busy schedules, screens, school stress, emotional overload, and constant stimulation, many families are quietly longing for something simpler: A moment to slow down together. To reconnect. To breathe. To laugh. To feel calm, safe, playful, and present again. Join us for a gentle and meaningful parent-child sensory experience in Dubai designed to support emotional wellbeing, nervous system regulation, mindful bonding, and quality connection through shared calming experiences. Our Sensory Experience & Gentle Sound Bath combines: ✨ sensory play ✨ calming movement ✨ breathwork ✨ mindful connection activities ✨ soothing sound healing This is more than just a kids activity. It is an intentional space created to help parent and child co-regulate, connect, unwind, and create beautiful memories together in a nurturing environment. Ideal for one parent attending with one child to encourage dedicated bonding time, emotional connection, mindfulness, and presence together 🤍 🗓 Saturday, 30 May ⏰ 4 PM 📍 PhiloLife Wellbeing Education Center 👩🏻‍🏫 With Dr. Joelle Samaha 🎫 AED 150 per parent-child pair Limited spaces available. 📞 To book your spot, RSVP now Or WhatsApp +971 54 363 0990 Save this for your next mindful family activity 🌿 Share with a parent who would love meaningful bonding time with their child ✨

Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2222 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move

The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~20 per person. Soft drink refills are 1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area. Parking can sometimes fill esrly. There is additional parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

Dodgeball is back again! If you’ve been wanting to come out, this is an easy one to join. We’ll be playing for about 1.5 to 2 hours, you do not need to bring any equipment, and no experience is needed. We use a specific set of rules and equipment to make the games run better and keep them fun for everybody, not just people who already know how to play. If it rains, the event will be canceled.

Boardgaming and boardgaming and MORE boardgaming .... we have over 2000 games onsite to play Join us !!!

PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch. All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)

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