Startup Events in Dubai

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 — the open-source app built for the Dubai AI Meetup (see demo video): Build and publish your professional 24/7 AI agents workspaces that co-work for you 24/7, save you time, and get you funded by fans and local clients. — Reply there and share your upcoming Dubai AI co-working discussion topics/projects for this Saturday, and you'll get funded by generous sponsors: https://dubaiai.vip/r/26053DLGJ56000 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 Meetu

Every scalable business starts with an idea. The challenge is turning that idea into something people need, choose and pay for. AI Collective Dubai invites founders and product builders to an interactive Product Workshop led by Michael Clark. Through practical frameworks, guided exercises and real challenges submitted by participants, the workshop will explore the path from idea to scalable business: Prove it works Validate the problem, the user and the buyer. Make it repeatable Turn early insight into a focused product and business model. Multiply it Identify the path from initial traction to sustainable growth. The workshop is designed for founders and product leaders ranging from early validation to live products. Come with a real challenge and leave with a clearer direction and actionable next step. About Michael Clark Michael Clark builds and scales products. Over two decades, he's led product, digital and AI capability across global firms such as Mastercard and J.P. Morgan, taking ideas from strategy through to delivery, commercialisation and enterprise scale, including multi-million-dollar products for FTSE 500 companies and globally recognised startups, and also designed the future of money for NEOM. He currently mentors in the Dubai proptech hub, sits on the Dubai DIFC AI regulation 10 committee, and advises businesses and governments globally on product development, AI and data. From product-market fit to investment readiness We’ll close the workshop by placing the learning in the UAE founder context: what evidence founders need to commercialise, become investment-ready and access the right ecosystem and infrastructure support. We’ll also hear a brief practical perspective from Miraj Hossain, award-winning founder building the UAE’s first COAD-certified AI-native venture studio, DiamondAI, followed by audience Q&A on moving from a promising product towards a scalable business. Places will be curated to create the right mix of participants and experience.

Securing funding is a critical milestone for any start-up. In a competitive market, understanding how to navigate the fundraising process is essential for founders at every stage of growth. This session opens with a panel discussion bringing together industry leaders to unpack what it takes to raise capital today, the strategies that work, the tools founders need and the common mistakes that stall a raise. The panel is followed by pitch day, where 10 sector agnostic start-ups take the stage to present their solutions to a panel of investors and receive live feedback in real time. Founders will leave with a clearer view of what investors look for, how to structure a compelling pitch and how to avoid the missteps that most often cost a deal.

Watch top regional VCs pitch their funds to a room of founders. Vote on the best fund thesis and win 1-on-1 VC office hours on stage! About This Event: Founders pitch VCs all year long. On September 16th, we’re flipping the dynamic. Join us at Daos Hub for Reverse VC Pitch Night, where active regional Venture Capitalists take the stage to pitch their funds, investment thesis, ticket sizes, and real value-add to a room of Web3, AI, and emerging tech founders. Instead of passive listening, you hold the floor: evaluate investor value propositions, vote on the top fund, and challenge VCs on their actual check-writing timelines. What to Expect: Reverse VC Pitches: 5-minute pitches from active VCs detailing what they look for, check sizes, and post-investment support. Founders' Choice Voting: Live interactive polling where attendees vote for the VC with the clearest thesis and most founder-friendly platform. The Crowd Interrogation (Q&A): Direct, unfiltered audience Q&A to ask VCs hard questions about deal flow, timelines, and terms. Lightning 1-on-1 Office Hours: Drop your deck or business card at check-in for a chance to win a live 5-minute speed session with the VC of your choice right on stage. Event Agenda: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Doors Open, Card Drop & Networking1-on-1 Raffle Drop: Drop your pitch deck link or business card at registration to enter the end-of-night VC 1-on-1 raffle. 7:00 PM – 7:10 PM | Host Opening & Event Framing 7:10 PM – 7:40 PM | The Reverse VC PitchesVCs take the stage to pitch their funds back-to-back. 7:40 PM – 8:00 PM | Live "Crowd Interrogation" & Founders' Choice VoteAudience-driven Q&A pressing VCs on check timelines, value-add, and sector focus. Live voting for the Founders' Choice VC Award. 8:00 PM – 8:15 PM | Live VC 1-on-1 Raffle & Stage Meetings3-5 raffle winners drawn live for immediate 5-minute 1-on-1 sessions with the investor panel. 8:15 PM Onward | Drinks & Open VC Networking Who Should Attend: Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A/B Founde

Hello Dubai AI builders 👋🏼 We're back, and this time with something new. We're hosting our first ever Knowledge Lab, a new series that will run alongside our Builder Labs. Why we're doing this A lot of AI work right now happens at the surface level: vibe coding, copying patterns, shipping things nobody in the room fully understands. That's fine for POCs, or when you're new to these tools. If you want to go deeper, Knowledge Lab is where we come together to properly work through research papers, books and podcasts, either to sharpen how you think and make you a better user of these tools, or to give you new ideas for what and how to build. Future sessions will cover Software Fundamentals, Product Principles, System Design and others. We're starting with Frontier Papers. Who we are Dubai AI Hub is a builder-first AI community for engineers, founders, and indie hackers. All our events are free, and it's just engineers talking to engineers. No sales pitches. Builder Labs are where we build. Knowledge Labs are where we think. Knowledge Lab #1: Recursive Harness Self-Improvement Most of the progress in AI engineering right now isn't in the models. It's in the harness: the scaffolding that decides what the model sees, what it can reach for, and how it recovers when it gets things wrong. So what happens when the harness becomes part of the learning loop? That's what we're working through, across a few papers: Meta-harness Continual Harness DeepSeek Harness (via its Cordis paper) and others Come having skimmed them if you can. You don't need to have understood everything, just a rough idea of what each one is about. We'll cover each at a high level in 15 minutes, then open it up to the room. Then the open mic. This is the main event: a full hour of the room working out what any of this means for how we actually build. Bring your opinions, and write them down as we go. How the day runs 10:00am · Doors open, check-in and coffee 10:30am · Intro: what a harness is, and why "recu

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 — the open-source app built for the Dubai AI Meetup (see demo video): Build and publish your professional 24/7 AI agents workspaces that co-work for you 24/7, save you time, and get you funded by fans and local clients. — Reply there and share your upcoming Dubai AI co-working discussion topics/projects for this Saturday, and you'll get funded by generous sponsors: https://dubaiai.vip/r/26053DLGJ56000 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 Meetu

Networking Event to meet other tech experts in Dubai. Ideal for tech Founders & Professionals from various disciplines. ========== By - Phil Bedford Author of many books. Kiss the Rebel, Your Are On Mute, Seven Deadly Startup Sin, Branding Shmanding Master Franchisee UAE and GCC, Business Consultant, Coach, and Master Trainer. He will be conducting this Networking Session. ========== WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This event is open to tech professionals of all levels, from fresh graduates to seasoned experts. ========== PURPOSE To connect with fellow tech enthusiasts and expand your professional horizons. ========== C O S T ? $74 - Small & Mid Sized Companies ========== FORMAT 2 Hours - 08:30AM to 10:30AM 30min - Ice Breaking 90min - Introductions & Interactive discussion. ========== F&Bs Refreshments, snacks with Tea, coffee & Juices ========== LOCATION Ciao Bella Restaurant Ground Floor - Media One Hotel Falak Street | Media City Dubai ========== PARKING Free Valet Parking ========== QUESTIONS? +971547174965 Sumit - Whats App Only +971 54 730 6264 (Pallavi - Call Only) Tablon is a Community Partner Pls don't feel shy to call 24/7/365. We are here for you!

B2B Networking Event tailored exclusively for Marketing, Branding, Events, and PR business owners and professionals who are looking to elevate their brand presence. By - Phil Bedford Author of many books. Kiss the Rebel, Your Are On Mute, Seven Deadly Startup Sin, Branding Shmanding Master Franchisee UAE and GCC, Business Consultant, Coach, and Master Trainer. He will be conducting this Networking Session. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Business Owners in Dubai in; Marketing Branding Events Retail PR etc Humble excuse from JOB Seekers . ========== C O S T ? $74 - For Startup & Mid-size companies PS: Payment will be collected from shortlisted delegates only. ========== PURPOSE Networking to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for marketing, branding, and public relations. ========== FORMAT 2 Hours - 08:30AM to 10:30AM 30min - Ice Breaking 90min - Introductions & Interactive discussion. ========== F&Bs Refreshments, snacks with Tea, coffee & Juices ========== LOCATION Ciao Bella Restaurant Ground Floor - Media One Hotel Falak Street | Media City Dubai ========== PARKING Free Valet Parking ========== QUESTIONS? +971547174965 Sumit - Whats App Only +971 54 730 6264 (Pallavi - Call Only) Tablon is a Community Partner Pls don't feel shy to call 24/7/365. We are here for you!

I’m getting a small group of entrepreneurs together for a sunset late afternoon on a yacht in Dubai. There’s genuinely no catch. No cost, no selling and no agenda. I did this the last time I was in Dubai and it was brilliant. We brought together entrepreneurs from completely different industries, backgrounds and stages of business. People shared stories, swapped ideas, learnt from each other and made some really good connections. So I’m doing it again. We’ll be keeping it to just 18 entrepreneurs and spending the afternoon and sunset together on the water. Food and refreshments and will all be provided. The idea is really simple: good people, good conversations, sharing experiences and hopefully everyone leaves having met someone new or learnt something useful. I’m a big believer that when you put good energy out into the world, good energy comes back. Looking forward to having you onboard.

24six9 Dubai Chapter presents Pitch Roast Founders take the stage to pitch their startups and get brutally honest, constructive feedback from the 24six9 community. No fluff, just real talk. Whether you're pitching or watching, expect sharp insights, unexpected turns, and maybe a roast or two. Pitchers, fill this out by Thursday, September 24, 6pm: https://forms.office.com/r/85Kn7tGWsk For those attending, sign up on LUMA to let us know you're coming! Follow 24six9 on: Instagram | LinkedIn

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 — the open-source app built for the Dubai AI Meetup (see demo video): Build and publish your professional 24/7 AI agents workspaces that co-work for you 24/7, save you time, and get you funded by fans and local clients. — Reply there and share your upcoming Dubai AI co-working discussion topics/projects for this Saturday, and you'll get funded by generous sponsors: https://dubaiai.vip/r/26053DLGJ56000 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 Meetu

Get ready for DevFest Dubai 2026, the biggest annual hangout for developers by GDG Dubai. It's going to be a fun day packed with learning, networking, and some hands-on playtime with AI, Android, Web, Cloud, AI/ML, Firebase, and Flutter. Join your fellow developers, Google Developer Experts, and some pretty cool industry speakers for talks, workshops, and live demos of the latest Google tech. RSVP ONLY HERE Mark your calendar for September 27, 2026! In5 Tech , Dubai Internet City, Dubai We'll kick things off at 8:00 AM and wrap up by 4:00 PM at Media City, Dubai. The exact spot is still under wraps, but we’ll spill the beans soon. Stay tuned for the full agenda and speaker lineup — it's gonna be epic! A huge thank you to Logitech for sponsoring DevFest Dubai 2026! There will be exciting giveaways and fun activities happening throughout the day, so don't miss out!

Put your doom-scrolling skills to good use! One day of hacking for the video economy with Oriane & Replit — hosted at Creators HQ, Dubai's home for the creator economy. The space where the region's top creators, creative professionals, and industry leaders build, learn, and grow. You'll be hacking exactly where your future users hang out. Agenda 10:00 — Introduction 11:00 — Hack 💻 4:00 — Submission 4:30 — Demos 6:00 — Winners 🏆 Prizes 🥇 $500 Cash + Replit Pro + $2,000 Oriane credits 🥈 $300 Cash + Replit Pro + $1,500 Oriane credits 🥉 $200 Cash + Replit Pro + $1,000 Oriane credits Essentials Food & AI credits on the house 🍕 Bring your laptop, ID, and curiosity 💻 Doors at 9:30 AM 🚪 Invite your friends — make sure they register!! 👥 Welcome to the new-new!

​A casual, high-signal evening for builders, startup leaders, and angels/VCs to meet, swap ideas, and spark collaborations. Details ​Time: 6:00 PM onwards ​Location: Dubai World Trade Center , 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, and a special segment featuring live AI application demos from the DDS AI Challenge. 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 ​Live AI application demos from the DDS AI Challenge ​Introduction to DDS Business Circle ​Conversations around AI adoption, business opportunities, investment, a

Join us in Dubai for an evening dedicated to real-time analytics at scale. Connect with fellow data enthusiasts, hear insights from speakers in the field, and dive into what's new in the world of ClickHouse. Speakers will be announced soon, so watch this space! Current Agenda: 6:30 PM: Registration, Food, Drinks & Chitchat 7:00 PM: Welcome and Introductions 7:05 PM: Talk 1 — TBA 7:35 PM: Talk 2 — TBA 8:05 PM: Talk 3 — TBA 8:35 PM: Q&A 9:00 PM: Networking & Close 👥 Spots: Limited, so register to secure yours! Want to share your ClickHouse story on stage? Fill out our CFP form and we'll be in touch.

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,