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Japanese Events Today
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🎬 Tears of the Azure Sea – Anime Movie Watch Party + Post-Movie Dinner 🍜✨
Join us for a cozy anime night as we head to Vox Cinema at Mall of the Emirates for Tears of the Azure Sea, followed by a relaxed post-movie dinner where we can talk theories, favorite scenes, characters, and all things anime 💫
Whether you’re coming for the movie, the food, or just to meet fellow anime fans, this is the perfect chance to connect with the community and enjoy a fun evening together.
📍 Location: Mall of the Emirates – Vox Cinema
🍿 Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea
🍜 After: Casual group dinner nearby
🎟 Access Fee: 20 AED (community event fee + movie ticket must be prepaid).
Viewing time will be confirmed once the cinema releases the final schedule.
Please confirm early so we can organize numbers properly—especially for the dinner reservation ✨
To confirm attendance, please join our wtsapp community through this link:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/BaVC4Y1G4lmH9tIuvTBJKc?mode=gi_t
Looking forward to another amazing anime night with you all 😃💜
Brunch & Mingle: Where great food meets great people
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 😊
Singles Aratai !!
**🍢 Kabab Kadai & Kadalais: The Ultimate Tamil Singles Meetup! 🍢**
Remember those golden college days? Sitting on the canteen benches for hours, a half-empty cup of tea in hand, talking about everything from cinema and dreams to "is the mess food actually edible?"
We are bringing those **nostalgic vibes** back! If you’re tired of swiping left and right and want some real-world conversation with people who actually speak your language, this is for you.
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**The Game Plan (Agenda)**
No awkward icebreakers or formal presentations here. We’re spending **three hours** just chatting. Whether it’s your passion for AR Rahman, your secret travel goals, or just ranting about the Dubai heat—the floor is yours. It’s all about finding like-minded people and making new friends in a chill, cafe-style atmosphere.
**Who’s Invited?**
* **Status:** Young Singles Only.
* **Language:** Must speak Tamil.
* **Age Group:** 18 to 38 years old. (Uncles and Aunty's, Some Other Day we will Catch-up!).
* **Vibe:** Someone looking to step out of their bubble and make genuine connections.
* **Guests:** You can bring your single friends, but they **must** become a member of the Tamil Meetup Group before attending!
**The Logistics**
* **What to Bring:** Just your "chatter-box" mouth and a broad, open mindset. No resumes or biodatas required!
* **Free Ya ? -- illa illa, illavae illa, - Costs:** Only **20\. AED per person**.
* **The Perks:** You get to socialize with the community and munch on some legendary kababs!
**Where is the Spot?**
We are heading to **Kabab Al Fareej Restaurant**. Since they have 14 outlets across town, we will pick the most convenient one based on the number of registrations.
📍 **To Confirm Your Spot:** WhatsApp your interest to **052 143 0200**. We will announce the specific location only to the registered attendees.
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**The "Tanglish" - Final Call!**
Summa veetla ukandhu bore adikkudha? Mobile-a paathute irukama, konjam veliya vanga makkale!
Nalla sapadu, nalla pechu, and full-on fun—idhu dhaan namma plan. College days-ku thirumba pona madhiri oru feel kidaikkum. So, don’t be shy! WhatsApp pannunga, seat-a reserve pannunga. Let’s make some memories over some hot kababs.
**Vanga pesalam!** 🎤🔥
Lunch & Share Your Favorite Books
Join us for a cozy, vibrant gathering of book lovers as we share our favorite reads and current page-turners during lunch! Whether you're into fiction, memoirs, thrillers, or poetry, there's a seat for every story here.
Each meetup, we explore a new venue in the heart of Dubai—so you're not just discovering new books, but also new cafés and experiences.
Over a delicious lunch, we dive into conversations about stories, authors, and life—connecting with awesome people along the way.
No pressure to finish a book—just come with your curiosity, your appetite, and your love for a good story.
✨ *Great books. Great food. Great people.*
We can’t wait to meet you!
Location: **Art and Dine at Springs Souk**
**Policy:** You will have to avail any item from the menu and to listen when it's someone's turn to speak. There will be a minimum spend of AED 4O from the Ala Carte Menu.
**Parking**: Springs Souk Parking Lot
**Metro**: To go down at Internet City Metro Station then walk (8 minutes) towards Dubai Internet City Bus Station and choose F31 (The Meadows) then drop off location is at The Springs, Entrance Gate 5-1. Afterwards, walk (6 minutes) towards Spring Souk.
**Google Maps Link:** https://share.google/iUnrUESyVc4EbEWKw
**Let's Connect:** For further information, we have instagram **cece.events** and WhatsApp +971 55 416 9381
Saturday advanced+ badminton @ Al quoz (Baseline sports academy) 7-9pm
**Note: This is an invite-only session.**
**👋 Are you an advanced player?** Kindly add your name to the waitlist, and [click here to WhatsApp Sarfaraz (+971551899547)](https://wa.me/971551899547?text=Hey%20Sarfaraz!%20This%20is%20my%20first%20time%20joining%20Badminton%20For%20All%2C%20Dubai.) to confirm your slot.
📍 **Venue:** Baseline Sports Academy, Al Quoz *[(Google Maps)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvyZpc9AFR4pDZNCA)*.
We play **advanced** badminton here every Saturday, 7-9 PM.
**📝 Key Info**
This session is open for intermediate and advanced players of all nationalities, genders and races.
*Cost per session: 40 AED*
*Duration: Each session lasts 2 hours*
*Equipment: We use feather shuttlecocks; please bring your own racket*
*Slots: Booked on a first-come, first-served basis*
*Play: Players will be rotated around multiple courts and will get games similar to their level of play*
**Late Backout & No-Show Policy**
**We strictly enforce our late backout and no-show rules to ensure smooth operations.** Organising replacements on short notice is difficult and disruptive, especially as our organisers have day jobs. Please be mindful of our policy:
* **RSVP Policy:** Please RSVP for sessions exclusively through the Meetup app. WhatsApp is mainly for regular updates on attendance, timings and last-minute changes. Any requests made via WhatsApp might not be considered for session sign-ups.
* **Late Backouts:** Backing out within 9 hours of the session is considered a late backout. You will be required to pay the session fee in full, even if a replacement is found.
* **No-Shows:** If you fail to show up without notice, you must still pay for the session.
* **Respect for the Organisers:** Our organisers finalise the list the night before or early morning. Last-minute changes mean they need to leave their work to arrange replacements. This affects not just the organisers but the overall experience of the players.
* **Waitlist Responsibility:** If you're on the waitlist and no longer wish to attend, it’s your responsibility to remove your name. We assume that anyone on the waitlist still wants to join the session if a spot opens up.
* **First-Come, First-Serve Basis:** We ensure fairness by adhering to a first-come, first-serve system. Please do not ask for special treatment or last-minute slots outside of this.
**Note: Players may cancel without penalty up to 9 hours before the session. After this time, the session fee applies regardless of waitlist status. Please book and cancel responsibly to avoid disruptions for everyone involved.**
Saturday DIP Badminton Session Baseline Sports DIP 7-9PM
**New participants are required to contact WhatsApp at 0501497147 before signing up for the event to confirm their slot.**
Badminton Active group plying every Saturday 7-9 PM baseline sports DIP Jabal Ali
Cost will be AED 45
/- Per person including court rent with premium feather shuttle
New plyers confirm your slots through WhatsApp ( Rensin +971501497147)
No cancellations are allowed within 24 hours of the scheduled game time and full payment is required regardless of the reason for cancellation.
Join WhatsApp Group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CqGaIb53w6f6q5PUTd166y
Japanese Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Decoding Podcasts: The Netflix Culture Code That Changed Entertainment Forever
We’ll be listening to a selected podcast /talk beforehand and then gathering to discuss, dissect, and share insights with like-minded people about the episode.
Whether you’re actively working on your listening skills, love learning through podcasts, or simply enjoy exploring topics around design thinking, productivity, art, and culture, we are more than happy to have you.
This week we will be discussing a talk given by Dr.Kawai, a Japanese architect :
[Reed Hastings : The Netflix Culture Code That Changed Entertainment Forever](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmZzcV0a2CY)
\*Please note that RSVP’ing and listening to the podcast is mandatory before attending. Walk ins will not be allowed.
Sunday morning badminton 🏸
**📣 Sunday Badminton Session – 10:00- 12:00PM**
Join us this Sunday for a fun and active badminton session!
Please bring:
✔️ Your racket
✔️ A small towel
We will provide:
✔️ Water
You can also **bring a friend**, **split the cost**, and **share the time** together.
**Price:**
🏸 **AED 60 per person**
**📍 Location:** Silicon Oasis
**🔔 Confirmation & Payment:**
To secure your spot, **please confirm and complete your payment by Friday.**
BOOKING: 055 577 8561
https://chat.whatsapp.com/LLwrbgyT8EGAHULwl94mkL
TaiChi Public welfare event (weekly)
THIS IS A NON-PROFIT EVENT
It's a free training every Sunday. For sharing TaiChi and culture and a national love to people we meet. Transfer good evengy.
Currently we have apply Guinness World record on 28th September, 2025. For most Nationalities doing TaiChi Together. We try to get different nationalities friends to participate Together. Also to send a message to the world that all of us can united as One.
Welcome global Citizens to participate Together💪
It's our pleasure to share Chinese Martial Arts with you.
☀️Practice Qigong and Taichi with Chinese Masters on a lovely Sunday morning.
Qigong, pronounced “chi gong,” was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.
☯️Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training, its health benefits and meditation. It is a fist system based on the dynamic relationship between polarities (Yin and Yang)
*Event plan :*
1. Greetings
2.Qigong Breathing exercise
3.Qigong warm up and BaDuanJin practice
4. Yang style of Taichi 24 forms group practice
5. *Beginner Group* : Taichi level 1
*Advance group* :
Specific training and practice with weapons
6. Group photo
Please bring *water bottle* with you. There is a public water refill station. Feel free to bring snacks for sharing.
You can bring a *Yoga mat* for meditation. (If the weather is good enough we are going to practice yoga after Taichi event)
Most importantly, Bring a *big smile* 😊
Meeting Point:
South Ridge Park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2JXMQxRTtRgdv4ok7
Our group will be seen practicing there, the park is not so big and it will be easy to find us in our Uniforms. In case you cannot find us, send a message in the comments section.
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DISCLAIMER:
1. Photography & Social Media - Group photos may be taken and shared on online social platforms and used for future Meetup event postings. If you have any objections, please refrain from participating/posing in the group photos and inform the organizer IN ADVANCE.
2. Safety & Medical Conditions: This is each person's own responsibility, so please check all safety and medical precautions before you participate in this event. The organizers are NOT liable in case of any mishaps/injuries. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask the Organizers/Masters BEFORE participation in this event.
Stay healthy stay safe.
Spread love spread passion❤️
Keep exercise keep positive.🤸🏻♀
Sunday Social Brunch: Relax, connect, and brunch together
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 😊
Sunday Morning Badminton @ Sportsbay - Al Karama 12 PM to 02 PM
📍 **Venue:** Sportsbay - karama
We play badminton here every Sunday 12 pm - 02 pm
**Google Map Link:** https://share.google/ZmeMwUDIRTipZog22
**Join our whatsApp group:** [Badminton for All - Deira/Quasis](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DCHMx6hAx3wEWDE93YTeJQ?mode=hqrc)
**👋 First time joining?** [Click here to WhatsApp Sarfaraz (+971551899547)](https://wa.me/971551899547?text=Hey%20Sarfaraz!%20This%20is%20my%20first%20time%20joining%20Badminton%20For%20All%2C%20Dubai.) and confirm your slot.
**📝 Key Info**
This is a group open for players of all levels, nationalities, genders and races.
Cost per session: 40 AED
*Duration: Each session lasts 2 hours*
*Equipment: We use feather shuttlecocks; please bring your own racket*
*Slots: Booked on a first-come, first-served basis*
*Play: Players will be rotated around multiple courts and will get games similar to their level of play*
**Late Backout & No-Show Policy**
**We strictly enforce our late backout and no-show rules to ensure smooth operations.** Organising replacements on short notice is difficult and disruptive, especially as our organisers have day jobs. Please be mindful of our policy:
* **RSVP Policy:** Please RSVP for sessions exclusively through the Meetup app. WhatsApp is mainly for regular updates on attendance, timings and last-minute changes. Any requests made via WhatsApp might not be considered for session sign-ups.
* **Late Backouts:** Backing out within 9 hours of the session is considered a late backout. You will be required to pay the session fee in full, even if a replacement is found.
* **No-Shows:** If you fail to show up without notice, you must still pay for the session.
* **Respect for the Organisers:** Our organisers finalise the list the night before or early morning. Last-minute changes mean they need to leave their work to arrange replacements. This affects not just the organisers but the overall experience of the players.
* **Waitlist Responsibility:** If you're on the waitlist and no longer wish to attend, it’s your responsibility to remove your name. We assume that anyone on the waitlist still wants to join the session if a spot opens up.
* **First-Come, First-Serve Basis:** We ensure fairness by adhering to a first-come, first-serve system. Please do not ask for special treatment or last-minute slots outside of this.
**Note: Players may cancel without penalty up to 9 hours before the session. After this time, the session fee applies regardless of waitlist status. Please book and cancel responsibly to avoid disruptions for everyone involved.**
Deep Connections Dubai
Connect with like-minded, non-judgmental souls, experience a deeply calming group silent meditation, and exchange life wisdom in an atmosphere of presence and meaning.
Do you:
1- Crave deep conversations and authentic friendships instead of surface-level small talk?
2- Prefer deep conversations about life, purpose, and feelings over small talk?
3- Care deeply about helping, inspiring, or connecting with people?
If you answered “Yes”,
welcome to the group 🤗
Meetup Location:
Kite Beach # 3
(umm Suqeim Beach)
What to bring:
-a small matt to sit on.
-a bottle of water.
Meetup Agenda:
09:00pm Gathering.
09:10pm Silent Meditation.
09:20pm Barefoot Beach Walking.
09:30pm Ask & Answer Circle.
How to reach the location of the event?
📍google maps:
Kite Beach # 3
(umm Suqeim Beach)
Between Tent Jumeira Restaurant,
and Pink Beach Cafe
Note: The meetup point will have an orange LED light to follow
🚌 Bus 🚌
From👉🏻Mashreq Metro Bus Stop
To👉🏻Umm Suqeim Library 2
Japanese Events Near You
Connect with your local Japanese community
Women’s Night Out: Boots, Bites & Good Vibes
Who’s up for a fun night out?
Get your boots on, grab your cowboy hat, and let’s have some fun!
Thinking about checking out PBR Cowboy Bar & Smokehouse for a lively evening to unwind, connect, and enjoy the night together.
• Lively atmosphere with country vibes
• Delicious food + drinks
• Music, dancing, and lots of laughs
• Great conversation and new connections
BeComing Circle Initiates
http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg
Instructor - Crow, HPS
Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange
RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642.
Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online.
Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only
Please come prepared for ritual.
Blessings ~ Crow
Latin City Wednesdays
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The Biggest Salsa Night to hit your mid-week is happening at Latin City Wednesdays. Get the feel of the Latin Beat as your hips and feet groove the right way.
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Viva Dance Columbus (2809 Festival Lane Dublin, OH 43017)
830pm-930pm Cuban Salsa Lessons
930pm-Midnight Open Latin Dance Party
$15 With Lesson
$10 Just Open Dance
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Free Parking, No Need to Bring a dance partner, No Sandals Please and Plenty of Space to Move Around.
Takumi Sushi
This is an all you can eat buffet for $43.95 a person, including a soft drink.
This is the menu:
https://www.takumisushicolumbus.com/dinner-menu/
Conversacion en español (en persona)
While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome!
Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many don’t RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here.
Note: if you are asked to pay and upgrade the Meetup app, this is not necessary. You can ignore this and still attend our meetings.
Find us on our [Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EKw86WJCp/?mibextid=wwXIfr).

























