Writing

Whether you want to journal your thoughts, do a brain dump, experiment with words, or simply sit and write, just show up. Bring your notebook or laptop and join us. We’ll sit quietly and write, maybe chat a little after. It’s an invitation to consume less and create more with words, whether to process, reflect, or share with the world. Whatsapp group link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DK9JcD6RbPqIj6Et8Ce4uj?mode=gi_t

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

Love stories, but never find the time to read? Always wanted to start reading but don’t know where to begin? **A Few Good Pages** is a weekly short story circle where we slow down, read together, and have thoughtful relaxed discussions. No pressure, No prep! We meet **every Saturday** to read and discuss **one or two short stories**—quick reads that stay with you. Whether you’re a **wannabe reader** looking to get started, a **busy book lover** who wants to rebuild reading habit, or someone who enjoys **sharing perspectives on a great story**, you’ll fit right in. You don't need to prepare anything in advance - Just show up. Over the past year, we've read and discussed over **200+ short stories,** building a warm, reflective community that values attention, curiosity and consistency. Join our WhatsApp Group for updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IpIMc6c87W49FJIg1cRDJk?mode=hqrt2 **Cost & Membership** * First session : **Free** * Drop in : AED 30 per session * Membership options available for those who want to build a consistent reading habit. **Location** Location : L'eto Cafe, 1st floor, Mall of Emirates (D7 is the closest parking Entrance) Please update the RSVP if there's any change in your plans :-) Come for the stories, stay for the discussions!

**To attend this practice and for more enq please connect directly on WhatsApp at +971 545367991** **\|\| Our session includes \|\|** 🤗 Breathwork 🧘 Meditation 🤸 Stretching Asanas (Postures) 🫶 Connecting with the Divine within 🌅 Shavasana (Relaxation) 🎯 Mindfulness Activities Games 💚 Additional features and yogic practices will be included. We will meet at 5:00 PM at Kite Beach, beginning the practice by the sea. The exact location will be shared privately on WhatsApp after confirming your attendance, as this is a selective group for committed practitioners. **Session Overview:** Join us for a refreshing evening of Stretch Yoga and meditation, crafted to energize your day. This class combines gentle stretching, strength-building poses, and mindful breathing to enhance flexibility, balance, and mental clarity. Perfect for all levels, you’ll leave feeling revitalized and centered. **What to Bring:** \*Yoga mat \*Water bottle \*Towel \*Positive energy 🚧 **Important**: Participation is at your own risk. Please ensure you are aware of any health conditions and take necessary precautions. The organizers are not liable for any injuries or accidents. If you have concerns or health issues, contact the organizer before attending. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We look forward to sharing this peaceful practice with you. Namaste 🙏

CreativeConn’s monthly meetup series continues with a focus on Sector 2: Media, Content & Digital Arts. This session is open to professionals working across: • Film & Television • Video Production • Journalism & Writing • Screenwriting & Copywriting • Social Media & Digital Marketing • Animation & Digital Illustration • Digital Content Creation 💡 While this meetup focuses on **Group 2**, creatives from **all fields** are warmly welcome. Let’s connect, share insights, and build community together. RSVP link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOG6b3yDOm_N69rRv1NN79qR045igUwLF7lgaBCra_4Kc4kg/viewform?usp=publish-editor Please join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ia3Gj1cRXz4I1tAgiiOahI Please join our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9889314/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativeconn.uae/

☕ Fee: 25 AED (includes coffee and tea, and supports the bookstore) Looking for a relaxed, fun way to spend your Saturday morning? Join us for our new DSO Board Games Club Meetup on Saturday, May 2nd at 11:00 AM. This isn’t just about board games, it’s about building a welcoming community where people can connect, unwind, and enjoy meaningful moments together. Whether you're competitive, strategic, or just in it for the laughs, there’s something for everyone. We’ll have a selection of games available, including: Monopoly, Scrabble, Risk, Cluedo, Pandemic, Scotland Yard, Battleship... Feel free to bring your own games too! Come solo or bring friends, you’ll find a friendly table waiting for you

What if you could live a different version of your life? 📖✨ Our next Primexar Book Club read is The Midnight Library. A story about choices, regrets, and all the lives we could have lived. From exploring attachment… to exploring possibilities. 📚 Join us as we dive into a conversation that might just change the way you see your own path. **📅 2nd of May** **⏰4 PM** **📍 JLT** **🚨Free entry \| Limited seats \| RSVP required** **📲 To join: WhatsApp or 📞 Call us at +971 50 103 8399**

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.

This is an event for those interested in improving and testing their English language skills... through exams! The exams are intended to be FUN and CHALLENGING. An exam shall test your reading, writing and listening skills, and the interesting post-exam discussion shall test your speaking skills. The answer key shall be shared after the exam, and the exam results shall be announced within seven days. The highest scorer shall get a prize if his grade is above 90%. Please note that this event has a fee of **AED 30**. Also, please arrive on time. Due to the nature of this event, it is not possible to provide additional time to latecomers. **Whatsapp link**: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FytQQgS85I61vS6nkduLm5

I started this group to bring together Dubai readers who enjoy Buffy’s (IG @buffys__) picks. April’s book is *The Vet’s Daughter* by Barbara Comyns (IG [link](https://www.instagram.com/p/DWrACCBF0Rq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)), and I’d love for you to join the first meet-up in a month. We'll chat about the book, meet fellow readers, and just have a chill time! It’s free to join, and I’ll confirm a café once numbers are final. Just a quick note: * It's a small group. If you sign up, please do your best to attend * Try to finish the book beforehand so everyone can fully join the discussion Excited to kick this off with you all!

Hello! Welcome to our weekly social event. It's fun, free & open for everyone (including beginners, excluding kids). \-\- You will love: \* The morning coffee in the park \* The activities: Sketching, journaling, group discussions, or simply reading... \* The Picnic in the park (bring your picnic or group delivery) \* Meeting new friends \-\- Information & booking: IMPORTANT: BOOKING by sending a WhatsApp message through the link below & wait for CONFIRMATION : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LdM6ecgZH7BCuJefUaBxXz?mode=hqrt2](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LdM6ecgZH7BCuJefUaBxXz?mode=hqrt2) Please feel free to follow and share our Instagram page: [https://www.instagram.com/nomad.sketchers](https://www.instagram.com/nomad.sketchers?igsh=MTg1NW5ybXR1bWYwOA==) \-\- Fees FREE. You pay what you order (coffee, picnic...). \-\- What to bring: \* Notebook, journal, books \* Optional: whatever sketching/painting materials you have: pencils, pens, watercolor palettes, brushes... \* First-timers do not need to bring anything & can use shared materials Looking forward to seeing you!

**What this is about?** This is a meetup group focused on AI. We meet every Saturday at 7:30pm at DIFC. Usually there are up to 30 people from different backgrounds, such as AI programmers, rocket engineers, physicists, marketing, designers, investors... But it's also meant for people who have no background in AI and are looking for more insight. This is a very casual group for everyone, no presentations, you can pitch your AI business idea or discuss your favorite Terminator movie. We meet at the Stage Area (next to S&C Music, see directions https://imgur.com/a/QIvYOvT ) above the Carrefour market at DIFC, just look for a group of people there without board games (if you see board games, that's another group). The group is free and there is no requirement to buy anything. There is free wifi. 📣 WhatsApp group for event updates (only mods can post): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjrVIJyxHbe9fUWoGLaJsZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjrVIJyxHbe9fUWoGLaJsZ) 📍To get there: 🚇 Metro Station: Financial Centre Metro Station, 5 minutes walk, look for the Financial Centre exit sign. 🚗 Parking Options: Gate Avenue Parking is unfortunately under construction. Other options: Gate District Building 2: free underground parking from 6 pm onwards. \* Street Parking near Ritz Carlton: This is a paid parking option, conveniently located. \* Gate Avenue Open Parking: Present a purchase receipt for 4 hours of complimentary parking. 💡 **Note**: *You might see a few other Meetup pages with similar names - this one’s run by the folks actually hosting the weekly meetups and building the in-person community you’ve seen at DIFC.* *PS: We occasionally take group photos to capture good vibes and community spirit, by attending you're comfortable with casual group photos - feel free to step aside if you don't wish to be in them*

Dubai's design scene meets its new favorite tool. For our first-ever Dubai Design Club meetup, we're gathering 10 designers to get hands-on with Claude - the AI that's changing how creatives work, think, and ship. No boring slides. No jargon. Just us designers, good conversation, and a few activities that'll teach you more about AI in 3 hours than most YouTube tutorials will in 20. **What's happening:** → AI Design Pipeline Showcase → A live prompt battle (design challenge meets AI) → Stories, tips, and the occasional AI-generated roast → Real talk on how Claude fits into a designer's workflow → New friends in Dubai's creative community. Whether you're an AI skeptic or already team-Claude, come curious. **The details:** 🕔 Starts at 2 PM, Saturday May 2nd 📍 Location in Dubai — Kulture House Dubai, 106 Jumeira St - Jumeirah 👥 Limited to 20 seats 💻 Laptop optional (would be good if you bring it) Dubai Design Club's first meetup — don't miss it.

**Introduce your business and Networking - Meetup**.. * Introduce you and your business - 1 min * Networking with everyone - 30min * Be on Time and Bring your Business Card Place is calm to interact. **Date**:- Every Sunday\* **Time**:- 1pm to 2.30pm **Location**:- AL Barsha 1st floor, 105 Hassanicor building, Roche Bobbis Showroom Downstair, Near to Mashreq Metro & Mall of Emirate **Google Location** \- Map:https://goo\.gl/maps/p574x1xF2Jkk5on89 **Register**:- it by joining **whatsup group (Its Free)** **https://chat.whatsapp.com/ICW4LS2Bh2C2Zt5KK6gqUN** **Contact Whatsup**: +971 524982943

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 on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. 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 before and after the writing hour. 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 Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to 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. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do 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 10AM on Saturday mornings. 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: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. 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, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a 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!**

The topic for May is "Ink" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!