[EXPAT BLOG] IDEAS FOR MONTHLY MEET UPS

FeeAcer · 2010-05-19T06:03:38+02:00

Hi everybody on the Dubai forums, I have been following the discussions here since quite a few months seeing that I am moving from Mauritius to Dubai in July. I have read so many post about how difficult it is to meet people and make friends. A good idea would be to organize meet ups such as the ones we organize monthly here in Mauritius! and I'm not talking about meeting for a drink, LOL. I would like people in Dubai to give me ideas such as spot discoveries, sport events, games and whatever which can be combined with picnics or BBQ on the beach or in the desert. Also please keep in mind that we need activities we can do with the children! I've lived in UAE many years ago and have been back for vacation a few times since 2000 but things have change a lot there so I need your help to start up on this! I will post the same on the French forum so that we can have multilingual meet ups as many of you seem to want to improve their French here, LOL. I hope to receive a lot of good ideas! Arlette

Last activity 29 August 2010 by FeeAcer

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Chicagoan84Member01 July 2010 17:38:24

#41

hows Trader Vics for talking?
or maybe JBR Walk area?

Mila_777Active member03 July 2010 14:20:29

#42

As I alreday suggested - Madinat Souk, Barzar.

Other suggestion is Barasti bar, at Meridien Mina Sayahi, it used to be a typical expat hangout.

Irish village is ok, but it's too hot to sit outside.

matt85Member03 July 2010 15:16:34

#43

I'm uo for meeting at the madinat souk. Shall we set a date now or when more people say they are up for it?

e.paulrobinsonMember03 July 2010 17:23:33

#44

I'm in Abu Dhabi, but please let me know if you're all meeting up in Dubai. An hours bus ride is worth meeting with some like-minded people!

matt85Member04 July 2010 09:46:08

#45

What about 14th of this month (Wednesday) at the Agency in the Souk Madinat? So long as it hasn't changed you can get 5 glasses of white/red wine for AED 100.

Who is in...?

FeeAcerViP04 July 2010 10:31:19

#46

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Hi Matt,
As I think I said before, if concrete meet ups start to be organized which is super, it's best to start up a new topic so that people don't get confused.
I'll send you a private message about this so we can start organizing things.
Cheers Arlette (finally arrived in Dubai too)

Mila_777Active member04 July 2010 10:47:26

#47

Hey Arlette, welcome! I am glad that you are finally here!

Now I am lookong forward to one big gathering of expats of all generations and status, single and couples:)

FeeAcerViP04 July 2010 17:29:05

#48

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Hi Mila,
Check out this post Expat.com Meet Up.
Unfortunately, we'll probably not be able to make it as my hubbie is working late evening shifts during this month and has to travel back home from Ras al Khaima after work!
Will have to talk to him about it.

sahmedMember07 July 2010 13:32:43

#49

so what did u people decide

IskyActive member29 August 2010 09:02:36

#50

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to say hi.

I have been in Dubai about 1 and a half years now, originally from Malaysia,looking to make some new friends here. When's the get together?

FeeAcerViP29 August 2010 10:18:10

#51

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Hello Isky, a warm welcome to Expat.com and Dubai forum
Would you mind adding a few lines in this topic https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=43644?
Regarding meet ups, just keep an eye on the forum; meetups are generally announced as "Expat.com meet up ..." (there was one on the 27th).
There's also an interesting idea going on in this topic : https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=43678
Also as soon it is getting cooler, outdoor activities will certainly be organized.
Cheers
Arlette

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