New in AUH...Struggling To Meet New People...Then Read This!!!

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pabbmSerial expat20 August 2011 09:31:13

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Hello AUH,

I hope this message finds you all well, and if anyone is fasting then Ramadan Kareem.

New in Abu Dhabi or have been here for a while, still struggling to meet new like-minded people...well regardless of your age, gender, size, shape, race, skin colour, religion, background, political views (and the list goes on) you have this wonderful opportunity to become a part of this new, exclusive social group and truly become a part of Abu Dhabi itself.

I have seen throughout Expat-Blog a number of requests for someone to actually organise something rather just keep talking about it. I have now taken this step to put these words into action, as I wasn't sure whether anything had been done or was ever going to be done.

The first few steps have been taken to create a cinema club for like-minded people to meet and watch a different movie every week at a local cinema. I would like to think that the movie would be a good excuse to get a gathering together so that we can meet new people and network. And we can all even go out after the movie to grab a bite together. After all most of us have left our friends and families behind, and travelled thousands of miles away, so it is important to meet new people so that you're not left feeling lonely and depressed in a new city.

This is a non-profit making idea, and purely just an exclusive social group with no entry or joining fees or anything like that, you just simply pay for your own cinema ticket and confectionery.

I have made contacts to see if this cinema club can get some special offers only available to its members, so I am waiting to hear back on this. Not only this but I am also waiting to hear back on whether 'someone' would donate some prizes on a weekly basis if we were to run a competition of some kind.

Development of this club is now well on the way as I am close to deciding a name for the cinema club and will ultimately be revealing a logo to compliment the group. I have taken extra measures of looking into flyers, leaflets, and social networking websites to get the word out there about this new and exclusive networking group.

I have even gone as far as looking into t-shirts, caps, and other merchandise to try and develop an appeal to join this social group. The idea is to have membership cards developed for each member, which would go a long way to making this an exclusive members only social group.

And once again I will stress that this is COMPLETELY NON-PROFIT making. NO FEES, NO JOINING FEE AND DEFINITELY NO COMMISSION!!!

If anyone likes the sound of this and would be interested in meeting up every week to watch a film, and to meet new people, and most importantly feel the need to be a part of something, then why not come a long and join this exclusive club.

For further information please contact me as it would be nice to get a group of at least 10 people together on a weekly basis.

I look forward to receiving some feedback from you all.

Mohit

rebecca130885Member20 August 2011 11:53:53

good thinking batman! i'll definatly be there when i finally arrive!

pabbmSerial expat20 August 2011 12:01:19

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Thanks Becca...lets hope this picks up cos I love my movies, and just thought it would be a good way for everyone to network without hurting their pockets

Hurry up and get your butt out here!!!

Carolinat2New member20 August 2011 17:23:03

Sounds great to me!

pabbmSerial expat20 August 2011 17:26:34

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Hey Carol, how is everything coming a long? So when will we be seeing you over here in Abu Dhabi

JahbearMember21 August 2011 05:03:00

Mohit?!.. ur new official name is Batman !!.. I'm a movie buff too .. sometimes dont have the time for it and other times I acquire an unrated and uncut version of whatever is showing within a few weeks of release by some other method....BUT .. i do prefer to get out of the house and enjoy a movie with folks who at least understand the dialogue .. laugh when they're supposed to ... dont smoke or light up in the auditorium .. or dont start babbling in arabic when there's a point in the movie where there's no shooting , aerial stunts, car chases, or any other random acts of movie action and violence. i'll forgive the occasional barbic act of having the romantic kissing interludes and sensitive intimate moment lasting a minute or two cut out of the movie to leave u guessing where it picks up...for a night out...lol

JahbearMember21 August 2011 05:05:45

@becca.. pull the hair back and put it in a pony tail and one of thos sleep masks they have on the plane and cut too slits for eye holes in them and I think we'll have either a blonde robin or his cousin superheroine The Canary ...lol

Carolinat2New member21 August 2011 12:39:37

Well just got email about being there Thursday which is the 25th from NYC but they don't have ny daughter on the ticket so we will see.

pabbmSerial expat21 August 2011 14:04:22

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Oh no. Well I hope everything sorts itself out...and welcome to the UAE

pabbmSerial expat21 August 2011 14:05:52

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Jahbear: Thanks for the new name...I had to actually get Becca to explain it to me...apparently I have a lot to learn lol

mahalacosteActive member21 August 2011 21:36:43

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Hi everyone
I have been in Abu Dhabi for 4 weeks only and I am definitely in. Thanks for your effort.

Antoine_New member22 August 2011 04:22:52

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Hi every body,

It is a great idea Batman (seems to be your nickname ) and I am in!

Cheers

Antoine

pabbmSerial expat22 August 2011 04:40:13

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Oh god...see what you've started now Becca lol

rebecca130885Member22 August 2011 08:28:21

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haha awesome chuckle chuckle chuckle

pabbmSerial expat22 August 2011 09:21:51

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Well if I'm batman you can be Robin :p

pabbmSerial expat22 August 2011 14:16:46

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Hey Carol, you may want to speak with AZgal, she is also in the same profession as you

Tammy Carol (Carolinat2) may need your advice, she's coming out here with her daughter.

See this group is already connecting people...I should work for Nokia

pabbmSerial expat22 August 2011 14:39:50

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I'm glad you two have already spoken with each other.

pabbmSerial expat22 August 2011 18:43:17

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A couple of us on here are meeting for dinner on Wednesday, if anyone is interested in joining us and making a couple of new friends, then you're more than welcome, just get in touch with me.

z1zrMember25 August 2011 00:32:07

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i would love ti join u people

pabbmSerial expat25 August 2011 02:20:57

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z1zr in a private message send me your full name, mobile number, and email address and I will keep you informed for when we meet again.

Me and AZgal got some amazing food from Lebanese Flower yesterday, hopefully there is more of us next time...everyone is welcome to join in.

I am hoping to have a small group together to go and watch a film on Friday 9th September, which is the week following Eid.

mahalacosteActive member25 August 2011 06:32:57

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Hi guys,
Good to know that you enjoyed the dinner and would love to join you next time. Hope you will choose a comedy movie as I really need some fun in my life currently

pabbmSerial expat25 August 2011 07:02:17

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Well the films will be randomly selected on a weekly basis, and revealed once we meet up on the day...the film isn't our main purpose, our main purpose is to meet new people, and that is the reason why I won't be revealing the movie

mahalacosteActive member25 August 2011 07:06:31

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Aha, nice trick and I totally agree, so let's meet at least half hour before movie time in order to get introduced to eah other. Looking forward.

pabbmSerial expat25 August 2011 07:16:20

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I agree

But lets start spreading the word so that we can have a about 8-10 of us together for 9th Sept

pabbmSerial expat25 August 2011 07:28:59

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I'm getting keytags developed instead of membership cards, so you will be able to put the tag on your key fob

pabbmSerial expat29 August 2011 05:52:33

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Last week not everyone could make it to dinner, but I was wondering if anyone can make it some time this week. I believe today or tomorrow is the last day of Ramadan, so how does Wed or Fri sound? If anyone is interested get in touch. Lets see if we can get a table together

mahalacosteActive member29 August 2011 05:55:49

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Mohit, most people are on traveling this week. So better postpone it till after the vacation.

pabbmSerial expat29 August 2011 05:57:47

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Oh yea we'll do another dinner for the following week anyway, I'm just crying out to those who haven't got anything to do, such as myself lol

French_CowBoyActive member29 August 2011 16:33:01

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I am available these days if something is on...4 days off and nothing to do !!!!!
Let me know!

pabbmSerial expat29 August 2011 16:38:25

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355

That's great, I will definitely keep you updated

Antoine_New member30 August 2011 04:56:49

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Hi,
I will be available too

French_CowBoyActive member30 August 2011 11:38:05

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what time tomorrow? What is the meeting point ?

HarmonieViP30 August 2011 12:30:16

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Topic sticked.

pabbmSerial expat30 August 2011 12:47:23

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Thank you very much for that Harmonie...Expat.com meet up it is then

pabbmSerial expat30 August 2011 12:48:01

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William I'll text you the details later this evening or by tomorrow morning

HarmonieViP30 August 2011 13:08:35

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pabbm wrote:
Thank you very much for that Harmonie...Expat.com meet up it is then

You are welcome.

networkMember31 August 2011 10:49:13

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then inform me once there will be a meeting somewhere
and for sure i'm in with you guys .... just let me know when and where

pabbmSerial expat31 August 2011 10:54:58

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We are meeting up for dinner tonight at 7pm. If you are interested then let me know and I will send you further details

pabbmSerial expat31 August 2011 22:22:09

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Thanks to all those who came tonight, it was nice seeing so many new faces, I for one had a great evening, probably my best evening in Abu Dhabi so far, lets hope there are plenty more to follow

mecziznaMember01 September 2011 06:01:43

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Dear Mohit,

Thankyou very much for your e mail.
yes I would like to join you if I may, please advise whenn youi are meeting next and if available, I will come.

With thanks,

Brian.

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