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Dubai THIS Weekend(17th-19th Jan)
Good Morning, This is your Dubai BFF...
Scott your BFF
January 17, 2025
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Good morning! This is your Dubai BFF, a community newsletter that spreads positivity and makes you the go-to friend who always knows just who to ask.
In today’s edition, we have you covered till Sunday. With:
3 Dubai Good News items
A Useful Thing to help Dubai money troubles
9 Events In Da City
3 ideas for Fun Shizz To Do
1 Foodie tip in The Hunger
And Dubai’s Laziest Artist strikes again!
Let’s get groovy:
💼 Business
Dubai: Gold prices rise further, 22K trades above Dh302 per gram
🏒 Sports
Cyclists gear up for Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge
💰Finance
UAE employees demand higher housing, transport allowances amidst rising rents, Salik tolls
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These are some of the activities taking place this week in our city. There is a good balance of sports, entertainment, conferences, concerts, and more.
🎾👟Sports
UAE-Qatar Super Cup
What is it: Prepare to support some of the best teams in the area, football enthusiasts! The best football players from the UAE and Qatar will compete in the second edition of the UAE-Qatar Super Cup.
Where: Al Maktoum Stadium
When: Fri 17 January | (More info)
King & Queen Swim Race
What is it: You can dive into the refreshing waters of the Arabian Gulf by participating in the multi-distance King & Queen Swim.
Where: Palm West Beach
When: Sun 19 January | (More info)
🎵❤️Music & Concerts & Festivals
Lucky Ali live at Winter Music Fest
What is it: As part of the Winter Music Fest Season 3, which will feature live performances by some of Bollywood's most well-known singers, Lucky Ali, the king of 90s pop, will travel to Dubai for a showcase.
Where: Zero Gravity
When: Sat 18 January | (More info)
Frank by Danila Kozlovsky live
What is it: This is not your usual one-man show; rather, it is a tribute to a great performer who epitomizes honesty and sincerity, qualities that Kozlovsky excels at.
Where: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
When: Sun 19 January \ (More info)
👶👩👧👦Family
FamilyBeatz
What is it: There will be a lively atmosphere as parents and children groove to hit songs for three hours straight.
Where: Emirates Golf Club
When: Fri 17 January \ (More Info)
The Winter Nest
What is it: The retreat, which is hosted at The Nest by Sonara, has eight individual chalets arranged around a large Christmas tree that is decked out in sparkling lights.
Where: The Nest by Sonara
When: Sat 18 January \ (More info)
🎭🎨Culture, Arts & Community
Earthy Wonders, Celestial Beings
What is it: Explore the past with artist Rand Abdul Jabbar as she uses fabrics and sculptures to tell a story while referencing mythology, architecture, and artifacts from Mesopotamia.
Where: Alserkal Avenue
When: Fri 17 January | (More Info)
Exhibition: Men’s Rings, Yves Gastou Collection
What is it: With assistance from Van Cleef & Arpels, L'ECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, will present the Yves Gastou Collection's men's rings in Dubai for the first time in the Middle East.
Where: Dubai Design District
When: Sun 19 January | (More Info)
🥂🎪Festivals & Clubbing
Comedy Mixtape Fest live
What is it: Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs as Comedy Mixtape Fest makes its Dubai debut!
Where: Dubai World Trade Centre
When: Sun 19 January | (More Info)
Dubai offers something special for everyone, whether you're wanting to spend time with family, friends, or on a romantic date.
🫂🫶🏻Thing To Do For Friends:
Have a karaoke Sunday
Estimated cost for 5: AED 125 (per hour) | (More Info)
🥰💗Thing To Do For Couples:
Watch the golf with your partner
Estimated cost for 2: FREE | (More Info)
🍭👩👧👦Thing To Do For Families:
Take the kiddos to a wonderland brunch
Estimated cost for 4 (2 Kids): AED 548 | (More Info)
Todays Foodie Tip: Grilled Salmon by Texas Roadhouse Dubai
“The salmon fillet was grilled to perfection—moist, tender, and bursting with flavor. The special lemon pepper butter added a delightful tang, complemented perfectly by the tartar sauce. A true seafood delight! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
My verdict: DO TRY
Address: Dubai Festival City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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Every newsletter, I like to make some AI art about our city. (Ideas are welcome, please send)
This week, I typed, ”Dubai in a winter wonderland”
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That’s it for today!
If you want to connect, please reply to this email. I’d love to hear from you, don’t be shy.
Your Dubai BFF, Scott Max
P.S. As your BFF I like to keep it real….
… by sharing cheesy quotes on happiness & gratitude….
… which teach a mindset that transformed my life for the better…
… stoicism. So here’s your cheesy quote:
"Happiness is like a rainbow: you can't touch it, but you can always chase it—and it looks extra bright with a side of cheese." 🧀🌈
And to put a cherry on top, I ask you to choose, my dear BFF:
I promise to be positive this week. Make a positive life choice and spread it to everyone in your vicinity. |