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Your Dubai BFF (14th-20th October)

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Good morning! This is your Dubai BFF, The local newsletter bringing you good vibes and inspiring stories to brighten your day!"

In today’s edition, we have you covered till next Monday. With:

  • 3 Dubai Good News items

  • A Useful Thing to help Dubai money troubles

  • 12 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's Emirates invests $48 million in pilot, cabin crew training

🏒 Sports

UAE drop points again in World Cup qualifier

💰Finance

UAE leads in wealth market growth as HNWI influx surges

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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

IGNITE Pink Is Punk Moonlit Yoga
What is it: Let go of all your worries during a calming yoga session under the stars, presented by the Dubai-based fitness company IGNITE.
Where: Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
When: Mon 14 October | (More info)

Women’s Epic

What is it: Prepare to enjoy breathtaking vistas as you go on 5 km, 10 km, or 20 km runs that are intended to motivate and test the abilities of both novice and expert runners.
Where: Lapita Hotel, Dubai Parks and Resorts
When: Sat 19 October | (More info)

🎵❤️Music & Concerts & Festivals

Vittorio Angelone live

What is it: Settle in to witness comic Vittorio Angelone deliver his signature brand of humor on stage.
Where: Theatre by QE2
When: Fri 18 October | (More info)

Behnam Bani live
What is it: Behnam Bani, one of the best-selling pop musicians in Iran, is performing in Dubai.
Where: Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
When: Thu 17 October | (More info)

👶👩‍👧‍👦Family

Pluma Circus
What is it: Acrobatics tell the tale as you enter a world of wonder and discovery with the small ones.
Where: Dubai Festival City Mall
When: Thu 17 October | (More Info)

Trib Fest : Dubai 2024
What is it: This is Trib Fest's third event in Dubai. The audience may anticipate hearing incredible performances of timeless classics by musicians and tribute bands to legendary musicians.
Where: Irish Village

When: Sat 19 October | (More info)

🎭🎨Culture, Arts & Community

Interwoven
What is it: Come see the work of prominent Bahraini artist Areej Rajab, whose show, Interwoven, explores how she uses art to express pure emotion.
Where: Alserkal Avenue
When: Thu 17 October | (More Info)

L.A. Dance Project - Romeo & Juliet Suite
What is it: Experience the critically acclaimed Romeo and Juliet contemporary ballet, adapted to the legendary score by Sergei Prokofiev.
Where: Dubai Opera
When: Fri 18 October | (More Info)

📢🤝Conferences, Expos & Trade Shows

SuperBridge Summit 2024

What is it: Attend the SuperBridge Summit 2024, a ground-breaking innovation amongst the fastest-growing economies on the planet, with leaders from across the world.
Where: One&Only One Za'abeel
When: Tue 15 October | (More Info)

GITEX Global

What is it: After incredibly successful editions, when more than 1,200 commercial firms, GITEX Global, the region's most anticipated technology exhibition returns.
Where: Dubai World Trade Centre
When: Mon 14 October | (More info)

🥂🎪Festivals & Clubbing

Global Village
What is it: Visitors to Global Village may purchase local handicrafts and refreshments from over 200 cafes, and the village showcases 78 cultures in 26 pavilions with 3,500 displays from nearby and distant nations.

Where: Global Village
When: Wed 16 October | (More Info)

Waves and Raves
What it is: Enjoy a fantastic series of Saturday afternoon parties to kick off your summer weekends with poolside favorites, a broad range of flowing beverages, and an exciting line-up of DJs.
Where: La Piscina Palazzo Versace Dubai
When: Sat 19 October | (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:

Discover the remarkable with the first-ever, incredible, hyper-realistic virtual reality journey in Dubai, International ANVIO VR experience!

Estimated cost for 5: 600 AED | (More Info)

🥰💗Thing To Do For Couples:

Spend some time relaxing on the beach at Sole Mio Beach Club with your significant other.

Estimated cost for 2:  240-300 AED | (More Info)

🍭👩‍👧‍👦Thing To Do For Families:

This weekend, take the kids to Glowtopia and let them go crazy with light.

Estimated cost for 4 (2 Kids): 324 AED | (More Info)

Todays Foodie Tip: Dry Phad Thai Noodles by Thai Sabai

“The dish had a perfect balance of flavors—tangy, savory, and slightly sweet with a hint of spice. The noodles were cooked to perfection, with a pleasant chewiness, and the absence of heavy sauce allowed the freshness of the ingredients to shine.”

My verdict: So worth trying.

Address:  Thai Sabai, R07 International CityFrance Cluster - Dubai

Book now:  You can book your table at Thai Sabai by calling at +971 56 981 0333

Every newsletter, I like to make some AI art about our city. (Ideas are welcome, please send)

This week, I typed, "If Dubai had a music festival throughtout the whole country"

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That’s it for today!

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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 a pizza—best when you savor every slice."

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.

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