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The Open Book Society
### No pressure. No judgment. Just books, curiosity, and good company.
**What to Expect**
This is a relaxed, judgment-free book club created for people who love books, are getting back into reading, or simply enjoy being around curious minds. There is **no assigned book** and **no expectation to finish anything**. Read at your own pace — whether it’s one page, one chapter, or a book you’re still thinking about months later.
Come share what you’re currently reading, something you’ve read before, or even a book you hope to start someday. The focus is not on how much you’ve read, but on the conversations, perspectives, and connections that unfold.
We’ll begin with casual mingling, ease into a light icebreaker, and then let the discussion flow naturally. Expect thoughtful conversations, diverse viewpoints, and a welcoming mix of readers — fast, slow, and somewhere in between — all while enjoying coffee, tea, or your favorite beverage.
**What to Bring**
• Yourself
• A book you’re reading, have read, or want to read
• Curiosity and an open mind
**Location**
Art & Dine @ The Springs Souk
(Near Emirates Hills, Springs, Meadows, Lakes, Hattans)
**Policy**
• Attendees are required to avail any item from the menu
• Please be respectful and listen when someone else is speaking
**Parking**
Free mall Parking
**Contact**
Rinku — WhatsApp +971 50 558 2680
This is a warm space to slow down, meet new people, exchange ideas, and feel inspired — without pressure, deadlines, or judgment.
Tuesday Badminton Queuing - Barsha - Dubai American Academy, Barsha
🏸 **Join Us for an Exciting Evening of Badminton!**
Get ready for another fun and competitive session with Shuttle iQ!
📅 **Date:** Every Tuesday
🕗 **Time:** 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 **Venue:** GEMS Dubai American, Barsha, Dubai
🗺 **Location:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/8XP42s3q4f2HUhePA
💰 **Cost:** AED 40 per person
🎯 **What to Expect:**
* Inclusive and friendly games for all skill levels
* Smart queuing so everyone gets fair play time
* Great opportunity to improve your game & meet fellow badminton lovers.
* ✅ **How to Join:**
RSVP below on Meetup.
Join us on the whats app group -
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EPeC5K3IaM2Fa4910p8XpE
Let’s bring our energy, rackets, and good vibes to the court! 🤩
⚠️ **RSVP Policy:** Any changes to your RSVP must be made by **5:00 PM on the same day**. No-shows after this time will be charged the full amount.
Dubai Syndicate · Downtown Chapter — Free Entry
📣 **Meetup Event Downtown Chapter)**
**🏷️ Title:** *Dubai Syndicate · Downtown Chapter (Free Entry)*
RSVP https://wa.me/971557133786?text=Hello%20Sir%2FMam%2C%20I%20am%20%5BYour%20Name%5D%2C%20Owner%2FDecision%20Maker%20of%20%5BYour%20Company%5D.%20I%E2%80%99d%20like%20to%20join%20Dubai%20Syndicate%20to%20network%20with%20other%20business%20owners%2C%20share%20leads%20and%20references%2C%20and%20help%20one%20another%C2%A0grow%C2%A0together.
www.dubaisyndicate.ae
**📍 When & Where**
⏰ **Time:** **5:00 PM – 7:00 PM** *(🚪 doors open **4:30 PM** — check-in & early intros)*
🏢 **Venue:** Al Murooj Complex - opp. Dubai Mall - Trade Center Second - Downtown Dubai - Dubai
🗺️ **Google Maps:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/45G4RAxS67ASQtrr5
**👥 Who:** Entrepreneurs • Investors • Deal-makers • Service Providers
**✨ Why come ):**
✅ **Real intros, not speed networking** — you’ll leave **knowing everyone** in the room.
🤝 **Peer introductions** — returning members introduce people they already know; 🌟 **new attendees** introduce themselves.
🎯 **Warm, curated connections** — meet partners, clients, and collaborators.
**🧭 Flow**
🕟 **4:30–5:00** — Doors open, check-in, name tags
🕔 **5:00–5:30** — Peer introductions + new attendee intros *(Offer & Ask)*
🔗 **5:30–6:45** — Open networking & curated matches
📝 **6:45–7:00** — Wrap-ups & next steps
**🧾 Bring:** 🪪 Business cards • ✍️ 1 clear **Offer** • 🎯 1 clear **Ask**
**👔 Dress:** Smart casual
**💸 Fees:** **Free entry** *(☕🍵🥤🍽️ Buy your own tea/coffee/Drinks /Food if you like)*
**📝 RSVP (Required):**
🟢 On Meetup: tap **Attend**
💬 Or in WhatsApp Community: post **“ATTENDING – Name \| Company \| Offer \| Ask”**
**📲 Stay connected (always include these):**
👉 **WhatsApp Community:** https://wa.me/971557133786
📸 **Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/dubaisyndicate](https://www.instagram.com/dubaisyndicateoffical)
**⚖️ House rules:** 🤝 Give-first • 🚫 No hard selling • 🔒 Share contacts only with consent
OM Chanting Ladies Circle
WHAT IS OM CHANTING?
OM Chanting is a group practice, one of the techniques of Atma Kriya Yoga, that uses the transformational power of OM to activate the self-healing potential of the participants.
BENEFITS OF OM CHANTING:
• Activates self-healing
• Transforms negativity into positive energy
• Calms the mind
• Helps to cultivate more joy, love and peace for the world
• Purifies the environment through the OM vibration
To preserve the energetic integrity of the circle, once chanting has started, participants arriving after the start time will be asked to sit on the outside of the circle. If you are running late, please let the OM Chanting Organiser know – if it is only a few minutes, they might be able to wait for you.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Recommended contribution in cash AED 50
LOCATION:
📌 https://maps.app.goo.gl/M2vSRgpxQkGGhvXEA?g_st=aw
🚘 3 hours free parking is available just outside the studio. Simply drive in past the sensors, and give reception your licence plate number on your way out.
♾These sessions are free to attend. Donations are welcome to cover set-up costs.
📋✅Formal registration is required,
at the venue or on the Zoga website 👇
https://zoga.ae/
Coffee time for us moms, while spending time with our little once!
Hello Mom's
I am inviting you all for a coffee get together with your baby to meet other moms while your babies meet other babies in our community.
This event is for moms to find friendship, support and advice, if you need it and open to it. It is a place of no judgement but to help each other support though the challenges and celebrate the milestones as well as navigate our own ways through motherhood.
have a great week and I will see you at the event.
If we don't have more than 5 people signing to attend, we would have to cancel. Thank you for understanding.
Cheers,
Nadia.
OM Chanting Circle in Hub of Consciousness
WHAT IS OM CHANTING?
OM Chanting is a group practice, one of the techniques of Atma Kriya Yoga, that uses the transformational power of OM to activate the self-healing potential of the participants.
BENEFITS OF OM CHANTING:
• Activates self-healing
• Transforms negativity into positive energy
• Calms the mind
• Helps to cultivate more joy, love and peace for the world
• Purifies the environment through the OM vibration
To preserve the energetic integrity of the circle, once chanting has started, participants arriving after the start time will be asked to sit on the outside of the circle. If you are running late, please let the OM Chanting Organiser know – if it is only a few minutes, they might be able to wait for you.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The event is run on a voluntary contribution basis. Recommended contribution AED 50 (cash only)
THE EVENT MAY BE CANCELLED IF THERE ARE NOT 5 PARTICIPANTS. PLEASE CHECK IN WHATSAPP GROUP.
PLEASE JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HPu7ZPoaANWLsDIcKCSqbv
Single & Mingle Social Night & Afterparty
Come for Socializing. Stay for the Music 🎶
Socialize, meet new people, make friends, before easing into party mode for a night of fun and dancing.
Register and get more details!
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**💬 Social Mixer: Meet & Connect**
Begin the evening by mingling with like-minded people in a sophisticated setting. Engage in meaningful conversations, have fun and make new friends.
Take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere to make new friends or enjoy with your existing ones. Whether you're looking to share experiences, or simply enjoy engaging conversations, this social is the perfect place for you.
**🎶 Afterparty & Live DJ Performance**
As the night progresses, ease into party mode with the dynamic beats of live DJ. From smooth lounge music to high-energy tracks, the DJ will create an irresistible ambiance that keeps the energy flowing and the dance floor alive.
Register and get more details!
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Let loose, dance the night away, and enjoy the afterparty. Sip on expertly crafted cocktails in an elegant venue with the infectious energy of the DJ, ensures a night to remember.
**👔👗 Dress Code: Elegant & Party**
Embrace the occasion with your most stylish and sophisticated outfit. Gentlemen, opt for sharp smart casual wear.
Ladies, dazzle in chic dresses or elegant evening attire. Let your fashion reflect the elegance of the evening.
**Join an evening where nobody left behind, stand on side or feels lonely.**
Let new friendship flourish and celebrations abound. Socialize, make new friends and enjoy the vibrant energy of the evening in a beautiful and elegant setting.
Register and get more details!
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Dress your best for a fun evening at the best venues in Dubai and get ready to pose for an #instaphoto 📷
**How many people attend?**
We get 100 people on average in all our events and invite our members on Meetup and other platforms.
Members of other groups who RSVP are included as guests to give an idea of expected numbers.
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-single-mingle)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Socializing 😊
Meet and Chat Events This Week
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The Library of Life - FREE
Welcome to the library of **human books**! Each one of us is a unique, special book, full of knowledge and experience. This is your chance to talk to absolute strangers about life and learn from their perspectives and life experiences. And you get to share your experiences, too. Feel free to discuss anything - happy stuff, sad stuff, lighthearted stuff, deep stuff, exciting stuff, boring stuff - everything is welcome here. We'll borrow, lend and enjoy! Further details about the event shall be shared at the event.
**Whatsapp link**: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FytQQgS85I61vS6nkduLm5
Tech Entrepreneurs Casual Hangout
Hi tech entrepreneurs!
Let's meet up over morning coffee at Cafiene Club, Cluster R, Lake level, JLT.
There's plenty of parking nearby.
You are welcome whether you are an established entrepreneur, a beginner or an entrepreneur-in-waiting. Join in, bring your learnings and see what you can learn from others.
The mission of these events is to help create a community of entrepreneurs. To share information, advice, fresh ideas, tips and tricks, solutions and to build connections with like-minded entrepreneurs.
This is a casual, pitch-free hangout. Please, no sales pitches.
The event starts from 9.30 and goes on till 12. You are welcome to join at your comfortable time.
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As an entrepreneur one of the biggest challenges we have is to build connections with others in the game. To freely share the problems and ideas and get the perspective of our peers. To connect and build long-term friendships and partnerships with people who truly get what we are doing and why we are doing it.
This is the group that hopes to give you that.
COMMUNITY: Please join this WhatsApp Community and introduce yourself if you have never attended our event before.
Click here
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRkTSixWuLIBSok2dHH6S3
MeetnBadminton every Friday at Danube Sports World
*We organise Fun Friendly Badminton games for all levels every Fridays from 9 PM - 11 PM at Danube Sports World* 🤩🏸
*Please text me on this number for more details: +971509884280*
*Kindly join and share our Badminton WhatsApp Social Group on the following link:*
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JoUtShgtGve4gUJv3GZ9ET
*Payment on the same day, please bring exact amount of 32 aed or change* 💵
*Rackets, shuttles and water provided*
*Please arrive on time and avoid last minute cancellation/ no-show*
Investors Chat | Meet Vcs Investors in Dubai |Inperson - Online
## Details
Investors Chat \| Exclusive for Founders & Business Owners
1-1 Meeting With VCs Investors
**Reserve Below**
https://meetvcdubai.eventbrite.com
Meet Investors : [https://mytablon.com/join-club/](https://mytablon.com/join-club/**)
* Choose the best investor from [the list.](https://mytablon.com/join-club/)
* After payment we will book your meeting.
* You can meet 1-1 with investor for 30mins.
* If investor likes your idea; all follow-up meetings will be free.
Meet with Investors 1-1
**Questions:** +971 54 721 4861 (WhatsApp Only Pls)
Amna
Conversations Over Coffee
Let's Step away from screens and step into real conversations.
Register and get more details!
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We’re hosting a **special coffee meetup** to meet new people, spark genuine connections, and share laughter in an **elegant café setting** 🌿🎶
**Imagine this 👇**
* A cozy evening with soft music playing in the background.
* An elegant café atmosphere with warm lighting and stylish décor.
* Coffee, tea, or your favorite drink in hand.
* A room full of open-minded, amazing people ready to connect.
It’s about **meeting new friends**, enjoying great vibes, and discovering the magic of spontaneous connection.
Register and get more details!
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Because sometimes, all it takes is a cup of coffee to turn strangers into friends. 💫
**✨ Expect the unexpected:**
* Fun conversation starters that keep things flowing.
* Stories from people you never imagined you’d meet.
* Surprising laughter that carries long after the night is over.
So grab your favorite drink, take a seat, and let the conversations flow.
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-coffee)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Coffee 😊
Investors Chat | Meet Angel Investors 1-1 | Dubai
Investors Chat \| Exclusive for Founders & Business Owners
1-1 Meeting With Investors
**Reserve Below**
https://meetangeldubai.eventbrite.com
Meet Investors : [https://mytablon.com/join-club/](https://mytablon.com/join-club/**)
* Choose the best investor from [the list](https://mytablon.com/join-club/)
* After payment we will book your meeting.
* You can meet 1-1 with investor for 30mins.
* If investor likes your idea; all follow-up meetings will be free.
Meet with Investors 1-1
**Questions:** +971 54 721 4861 (WhatsApp Only Pls)
Amna
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Tyson Morning Meet Up
Join us at Tyson Morning Meet-UP for a casual networking coffee chat tailored for small business owners and entrepreneurs. This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and exchange ideas over a cup of coffee. Whether you are just starting off or have an established business, this event is designed to provide support, build relationships, and foster collaboration in a relaxed and friendly environment. Come prepared to introduce yourself, talk about your business goals, and make valuable connections that can help you grow your business. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your network and gain insights from other professionals in the field. Let's sip, chat, and network together!
20s/30s Coffee Meetup - Weird Brothers Coffee
Regular coffee meetup for people to meet, make new friends, or enjoy general conversations with coffee. Great for those who are new in town or looking for new activities to do!
This will be held at Weird Brothers Coffee at Worldgate Centre in Herndon.
Additional Note: If you are on the Wait List, you can still feel free to attend if you wish.
Simply Social - Reston
We had a great conversation the last time we went here. For everyone attending this was a new find, a cafe tucked away on the upper level, not immediately noticeable by the average visitor to this shopping center. I’ll probably have a matcha, but get whatever you like, and start the weekend off right.
(No discussions on politics, religion or potentially controversial topics. We're here to relax and have fun. Just be respectful and we'll be alright. Pay your own way, and enjoy!)
Zen Chat and Sit Meditation at 1801 Robert Fulton Dr
This is an **event at 1801 Robert Fulton Dr., Reston, VA 20191** (All participants must have RSVP'd).
We continue exploring the foundational Buddhist sutra: the **Heart Sutra**. This the shortest sutra but the most fundamental.
Our meeting schedule will be as follows:
* **40 minutes:** Sitting meditation
* **5 minutes:** Break
* **45 minutes:** Group discussion of the Heart Sutra.
During the sitting meditation session, we will provide you with a non-roller chair (or feel free to bring in your own meditation pad/pillow). If you are a first timer, detailed instructions will be provided when you are here at 1801 Robert Fulton Drive).
Zen Chat and Sit Meditation via Zoom
This is a **virtual event via Zoom** (Zoom link will be shared with participants who have RSVP'd the evening prior to this event).
We continue exploring the foundational Buddhist sutra: the **Heart Sutra**. This the shortest sutra but the most fundamental.
Our meeting schedule will be as follows:
* **40 minutes:** Sitting meditation
* **5 minutes:** Break
* **45 minutes:** Group discussion of the Heart Sutra.
During the sitting meditation session, please find a comfortable spot and preferably sit in a non-roller chair (or on your meditation pad/pillow). If you are a first timer, detailed instructions will be provided when we meet at 1801 Robert Fulton Drive).
Happy Hour al
TGIF! Come mingle with us.
We will have specials including our notorious Mer-Tini:)
PARKING INFO :
Free parking. However, the event involves drinking and we highly recommend a shared ride or taxi service. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.























