Startup Events in Dubai

Grab a Karak and commit to building. Cognition is teaming up with Marc Lou (@marclou) for a cafe meetup with indie hackers, builders, and anyone with a half-finished side project. Expect good chai, great people, live demos, and a room full of people who ship. 📍 Details Sunday, October 25 · 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (timing may shift slightly) Venue: revealed closer to the date. Register to get the location first. 🗓 Agenda 1. Intros and kickoff Settle in, grab a drink, and meet the hosts. 2. Talks A short talk from the Cognition team on building with Devin, then a talk from Marc Lou on shipping, indie hacking, and building in public. 3. Networking + coworking Open the laptop, find your people, and get some real work done. Swap ideas, find a co-founder, or just ship something in the corner. 4. Demos Guests and the Cognition team show what they’ve built, from polished products to something you vibe coded this morning. 5. Wrap up Final words, more networking, more karak. 🎁 What you get Food and drinks, on us 🍽 $200 in Devin credits for every attendee, enough to cover a free month of our Max plan 🤖 👥 Who should come Indie hackers, solo founders, developers, designers, and anyone building something (or wanting to start). Come hungry, bring your laptop, and let’s commit. While waiting, join us on Discord! Join the Cognition Whatsapp gc for more events:https://chat.whatsapp.com/KJddr9lWT3FLNHik9rCVg8

One agent is useful. Many agents, people and systems working together are something else entirely. Decoding Data Science invites investors, founders and AI builders to an evening roundtable on what comes after the single agent: collective intelligence, where networks of agents and humans solve problems no single system can. What to expect: \- A founder and investor roundtable on collective intelligence in practice \- Live demos from builders in the DDS community \- A look at upcoming DDS ecosystem initiatives \- Open networking over the evening Who should attend: investors, founders, operators and builders working with AI, and everyone in the DDS community curious about what comes after agents. Monday, October 26, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Zentral, World Trade Centre, Dubai Free to attend. Seats are limited, RSVP early.

Dubai's Web3 scene is coming together for a night of drinks, music and great company with some of the biggest names in crypto. Join Welcome3 × CodeCraft Group × TraderChamber for an exclusive Halloween evening at Smoke & Mirrors, bringing together the city's top founders, investors, traders and industry leaders. Familiar faces, new connections and a little Halloween mischief. 📍 Smoke & Mirrors, SLS Dubai 📅 Thursday, October 29 🕖 7 PM – 2 AM 🥂 Founders, investors, traders & industry leaders Dress Code: Smart Casual | Halloween costumes encouraged 🎃 Please note that shorts, caps and flip-flops are not permitted. CodeCraft Group: Multi-award-winning, data-driven Web3 GTM. https://codecraft.io/ Welcome3: An exclusive private network for Web3 founders, investors and industry leaders. https://www.welcome3.com/ TraderChamber: The unified trading network connecting traders, venues and projects. https://www.traderchamber.com/

HONEY BENTO MAKING MASTERCLASS Just girls, cakes & a whole lot of pink. The @clarinsmiddleeast × @angelcakes.dubai kind of afternoon 💗 Join us for a creative masterclass at Angel Cakes, where you’ll make your very own bento cake from assembling the layers to adding the final decorative touches. Price: 350 AED per person ✨ What to expect: — Assemble your bento cake using prepared cake layers and cream — Frost your cake to create a smooth base — Decorate with coloured cream and create your own unique design — All materials and tools provided — One complimentary drink included in the masterclass — A special Clarins goodie bag for every participant Spend a lovely afternoon surrounded by creativity, enjoy the process, and create your own little sweet masterpiece. We’ll take care of all the essentials — all you have to do is get creative! 🤍 Where Clarins Lip Perfectors meet their sweetest match. 🎂💋 Spaces are limited.

This is a Dubai meetup group focused on AI/business (with Shanghai AI and Mumbai AI chapters). We meet every Saturday at 7:30pm at DIFC, sign up is not required. 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, you can pitch your AI business idea or discuss your favorite Terminator movie. X / WhatsApp groups chats (5,000+ visitors + hidden groups): https://x.com/i/chat/groupjoin/g2054363861009207629/6Bz8S3Q21T (better) https://chat.whatsapp.com/ElS2eXOLhti2sIjcgbSz4G Free :-) https://chat.whatsapp.com/BmmQAZhntxE2REnlOBpgku (full) https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHc6bpu1w2p1YNf3FNRRR4 (mod approval) Join DubaiAI.VIP — ChatGPT Owes You Money ⭐ Monetize your professional ChatGPT AI workspace with unlimited marketing contacts—from Dubai to the world! And contribute to its open-source: https://functors.zulipchat.com We meet at the DIFC food court and Stage Area (next to S&C Music) and anywhere nearby, located above the DIFC Carrefour Market, just look for a group of people... The group is free and there is no requirement to buy anything. There is free Wi-Fi. Telegram: 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. Dubai AI Meetup & DIFC is for everyone; feel free to create and share new AI Jobs & WhatsApp & Meetup groups! https://www.meetup.com/shanghai-ai (if you visit Shanghai) https://www.meetup.com/mumbai-ai (if you visit Mum

A casual, high-signal evening for builders, startup leaders, and angels/VCs to meet, swap ideas, and spark collaborations. ​Details ​Time: 6:30 PM onwards ​Location: JLT, Exact address. Will be shared to all approved Attendees ​Who should join ​Developers building products, tools, or AI features ​Founders validating, scaling, or fundraising ​Investors exploring deal flow in AI/tech ​This meetup brings together founders, professionals, AI builders, startup teams, investors, business leaders, and community members to explore how AI is creating new opportunities across industries. The event is designed to go beyond technical demos — it is about business value, collaboration, visibility, and meaningful connections. ​The evening will include networking, community introductions, startup and professional introductions, selected startup spotlights. Participants will get to see practical AI projects, discover emerging builders, and connect with people exploring AI for business, investment, innovation, and growth. ​We will also introduce the DDS Business Circle — an initiative focused on connecting founders, decision-makers, professionals, startups, and AI practitioners for collaboration, partnerships, talent opportunities, and business growth. ​Whether you are building with AI, investing in AI skills, exploring startup opportunities, looking for collaborations, or simply want to meet like-minded professionals in the AI ecosystem, this meetup is designed to help you connect with the right people. ​What to Expect: ​Open networking with founders, professionals, and AI community members ​Introductions from attendees, startups, and selected community members ​Selected startup and project spotlights ​Introduction to DDS Business Circle ​Conversations around AI adoption, business opportunities, investment, and collaboration ​Meaningful networking in a startup-focused environment ​Agenda ​6:30 PM – 7:00 PM \| Registration & Networking ​7:00 PM – 7:30 PM \| Welcome

🚀 Dubai founders, ready to pitch live? 10 founders get 1 minute on stage. The room scores every pitch. The top 3 earn up to 100% off our Residency. Not pitching? You still spend the evening with the founders, operators and investors building in Dubai. Pitch. Connect. Build. Seats are limited, and the price goes up on the day. 🎤 How the pitch works 1️⃣ Register and tick the pitch box (tech startups only). 2️⃣ In the morning session, we pick 10 founders at random. 3️⃣ That evening, each one gets 1 minute on stage. 4️⃣ The room rates every pitch from 1 to 10. 5️⃣ The top 3 earn Residency discounts: 100% off for 1st, 50% off for 2nd, 25% off for 3rd, on 3 months of membership. The Residency is our peer group: 10 founders who meet to solve real problems and scale together. See how it works 🗓️ How the day runs 🌐 Morning, online (optional but recommended): 11:30 AM to 12:40 PM Virtual speed networking. Meet 9 founders 1-on-1, so you walk in that evening already knowing faces. This is also where the 10 pitchers are picked. 🍹 Evening, in person: 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM Find your morning matches, watch the 10 pitches live, cast your votes and meet the room. The goal: partners, collaborators and warm investor intros. ✅ Your ticket includes Evening in-person meetup Morning virtual speed networking (9 founders, 1-on-1) A chance to pitch live on stage A vote on who earns the Residency Founders-only WhatsApp group Welcome drink and popcorn 👥 Who's in the room This month's room already includes founders building in AI, fintech, proptech, cybersecurity and Web3, plus the investors and operators around them. Pitching is for tech startups. The room is for anyone building one. 🌟 Guest of the Month Meet the investor behind Oraseya Capital, in person. Elliott is Head of Programs at Oraseya Capital, the UAE's #1 most active investor. Listen to the podcast first: AED 1 Billion government-backed VC fund 70+ startups backed, from pre-seed to Series B UAE's #1 most active investor, 2.5 y

Join Decoding Data Science for an evening session of the UAE Agentic AI Festival: an Agentic AI masterclass plus a demo of projects from the 14th edition Building Agentic AI Application Challenge. Free to attend. Register early, seats are limited.

This is a Dubai meetup group focused on AI/business (with Shanghai AI and Mumbai AI chapters). We meet every Saturday at 7:30pm at DIFC, sign up is not required. 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, you can pitch your AI business idea or discuss your favorite Terminator movie. X / WhatsApp groups chats (5,000+ visitors + hidden groups): https://x.com/i/chat/groupjoin/g2054363861009207629/6Bz8S3Q21T (better) https://chat.whatsapp.com/ElS2eXOLhti2sIjcgbSz4G Free :-) https://chat.whatsapp.com/BmmQAZhntxE2REnlOBpgku (full) https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHc6bpu1w2p1YNf3FNRRR4 (mod approval) Join DubaiAI.VIP — ChatGPT Owes You Money ⭐ Monetize your professional ChatGPT AI workspace with unlimited marketing contacts—from Dubai to the world! And contribute to its open-source: https://functors.zulipchat.com We meet at the DIFC food court and Stage Area (next to S&C Music) and anywhere nearby, located above the DIFC Carrefour Market, just look for a group of people... The group is free and there is no requirement to buy anything. There is free Wi-Fi. Telegram: 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. Dubai AI Meetup & DIFC is for everyone; feel free to create and share new AI Jobs & WhatsApp & Meetup groups! https://www.meetup.com/shanghai-ai (if you visit Shanghai) https://www.meetup.com/mumbai-ai (if you visit Mum

HAPPY STARTUP™ WHERE GREAT IDEAS MEET GREAT OPPORTUNITIES Every successful company started with one idea. The next one could be yours. Whether you're building the next AI platform , launching a startup , searching for investment , discovering breakthrough technologies or looking for new partnerships , HAPPY STARTUP™ brings together the people shaping tomorrow's innovation economy. STARTUPS • VENTURE CAPITAL • ANGEL INVESTORS • UNIVERSITIES • ACCELERATORS • TECHNOLOGY • INNOVATION COMPLIMENTARY VIP INVITATION Qualified Venture Capital Funds, Angel Investors, Family Offices, Corporate Venture Capital, Private Equity Firms, Universities, Government Innovation Agencies and Accredited Media are invited to apply for a COMPLIMENTARY VIP PASS . Includes: Startup Pitch Competition, Investor Presentations, University Innovation Showcase, Innovation Pavilions, Business Matchmaking, One-to-One Networking, VIP Networking Lounge. Application Required • Subject to Approval INNOVATION PAVILIONS Startup & Scaleup Pavilion, Investment & Venture Capital Pavilion, University & Innovation Pavilion, AI, Robotics & Future Technology Pavilion, Business Growth & Talent Pavilion. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE Startup Pitch Competition, Investment & Venture Capital Presentations, University Innovation Showcase, Corporate Innovation Pavilion, International Startup Exhibition, Expert Speaker Sessions, Business Matchmaking, One-to-One Networking, Partnership & Expansion Opportunities. WHO EXHIBITS Startups & Scaleups, Universities & Research Institutes, Accelerators & Incubators, Innovation Centres & Tech Hubs, AI & Robotics Companies, Software & SaaS Companies, HealthTech, BioTech & MedTech Companies, FinTech Companies, Technology Providers, Corporate Innovation Teams, Government Innovation Agencies, Legal, IP, Finance & Business Service Providers. WHO YOU'LL MEET Venture Capital Funds, Angel Investors, Family Offices, Corporate Venture Capital, Private Equity Firms, Startup Founders, Entrepreneurs,

This is a Dubai meetup group focused on AI/business (with Shanghai AI and Mumbai AI chapters). We meet every Saturday at 7:30pm at DIFC, sign up is not required. 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, you can pitch your AI business idea or discuss your favorite Terminator movie. X / WhatsApp groups chats (5,000+ visitors + hidden groups): https://x.com/i/chat/groupjoin/g2054363861009207629/6Bz8S3Q21T (better) https://chat.whatsapp.com/ElS2eXOLhti2sIjcgbSz4G Free :-) https://chat.whatsapp.com/BmmQAZhntxE2REnlOBpgku (full) https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHc6bpu1w2p1YNf3FNRRR4 (mod approval) Join DubaiAI.VIP — ChatGPT Owes You Money ⭐ Monetize your professional ChatGPT AI workspace with unlimited marketing contacts—from Dubai to the world! And contribute to its open-source: https://functors.zulipchat.com We meet at the DIFC food court and Stage Area (next to S&C Music) and anywhere nearby, located above the DIFC Carrefour Market, just look for a group of people... The group is free and there is no requirement to buy anything. There is free Wi-Fi. Telegram: 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. Dubai AI Meetup & DIFC is for everyone; feel free to create and share new AI Jobs & WhatsApp & Meetup groups! https://www.meetup.com/shanghai-ai (if you visit Shanghai) https://www.meetup.com/mumbai-ai (if you visit Mum

This is a Dubai meetup group focused on AI/business (with Shanghai AI and Mumbai AI chapters). We meet every Saturday at 7:30pm at DIFC, sign up is not required. 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, you can pitch your AI business idea or discuss your favorite Terminator movie. X / WhatsApp groups chats (5,000+ visitors + hidden groups): https://x.com/i/chat/groupjoin/g2054363861009207629/6Bz8S3Q21T (better) https://chat.whatsapp.com/ElS2eXOLhti2sIjcgbSz4G Free :-) https://chat.whatsapp.com/BmmQAZhntxE2REnlOBpgku (full) https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHc6bpu1w2p1YNf3FNRRR4 (mod approval) Join DubaiAI.VIP — ChatGPT Owes You Money ⭐ Monetize your professional ChatGPT AI workspace with unlimited marketing contacts—from Dubai to the world! And contribute to its open-source: https://functors.zulipchat.com We meet at the DIFC food court and Stage Area (next to S&C Music) and anywhere nearby, located above the DIFC Carrefour Market, just look for a group of people... The group is free and there is no requirement to buy anything. There is free Wi-Fi. Telegram: 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. Dubai AI Meetup & DIFC is for everyone; feel free to create and share new AI Jobs & WhatsApp & Meetup groups! https://www.meetup.com/shanghai-ai (if you visit Shanghai) https://www.meetup.com/mumbai-ai (if you visit Mum

About TECHSPO Dubai 2027 Where Business, Tech & Innovation Collide in Dubai Step into the future at TECHSPO Dubai 2027 , a two-day technology expo that showcases the innovations redefining how we live, work, and grow. Here’s why you can’t miss it: Experience Innovation Firsthand – Explore exhibitors presenting the latest in Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS. Get Inspired & Informed – See how emerging technologies are transforming industries and uncover new opportunities for business growth. Network & Collaborate – Connect with tech enthusiasts, innovators, and peers from across the industry. Now in its 9th year , TECHSPO Dubai returns September 21–22, 2027 to Dubai, UAE. This premier event attracts developers, brands, marketers, designers, technology providers, and visionaries all eager to shape the future of tech. Alongside TECHSPO, attendees also have exclusive access to DigiMarCon Middle East 2027 —a limited-capacity, paid conference focused on digital marketing, media, and advertising. While DigiMarCon delivers the strategy and insights , TECHSPO is where you can see, test, and experience the technology in action . 👉 For complete event details, visit: https://techspodubai.ae ! Event Zones Get ready to explore these exciting zones at TECHSPO Dubai 2027 : Auditorium – The main stage comes alive with Keynotes, Industry Panels, and Master Classes , all led by world-class experts. Learn the latest trends, proven strategies, and practical solutions shaping the future of digital marketing and technology. Exhibition Hall – Discover the next generation of tech innovation across Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS. Network with peers and industry leaders while exploring cutting-edge solutions designed to transform your business. Training Theater – Dive deeper with a curated mix of live-streamed sessions from DigiMarCon’s global conferences and Lunch & Learn presentations during the Networking Luncheon—perfect for actionable insights in real time. Podcas

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