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DATE Social Club

Dubai · Abu Dhabi since 2024

Dubai skyline in the evening haze, with yachts moored in the marina.

A social club for like‑minded souls

Come for the game,
stay for the people

Come solo or bring a friend, we'll take care of the rest.

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Who we are

DATE is a social club in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. We turn the city's best activities into small, warm get-togethers, so meeting new people feels as easy as showing up. You don't need to bring a friend or be good at the activity: come on your own, try something new and see who you meet.

What we do

  • Sport

    Social tennis, coached, for every level.

  • Sea

    Sailing at golden hour with Wind Rises.

  • Wellness

    Hot and infrared pilates with The Lob.

  • Workshops

    Clay, candles, tiramisu, cakes: make something, together.

  • Special nights

    Our birthday, Galentine's and the parties in between.

Who it's for

Anyone living in the UAE who wants real connections offline: new in town or here for years, coming solo or with a friend, sporty or simply curious.

  • New to Dubai or Abu Dhabi
  • Want to make friends, not small talk
  • Love trying new things
  • Tired of scrolling, ready for real life

How it works

  1. 01

    Pick an experience

    Browse the agenda and book your spot online in a minute.

  2. 02

    Come solo, or bring a friend

    Most people come alone. We make the intros, you just show up.

  3. 03

    Stay for the people

    There is always a drink after. That is where the friendships start.

The fruit of the Emirates

Since 2024

DATE started in Dubai in 2024 with a simple idea: making friends as an adult shouldn't be this hard.

So we built the club we wished existed. Small groups, good activities and a warm welcome, whether it's your first week in the UAE or your tenth year. Today we host experiences across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, every single month.

Friends laughing around a table of food and drinks on a boat deck.A man diving off a boat into the sea.

Our mission

We help residents meet new people through experiences.You come alone and leave with friends.

  1. 2024

    DATE is born in Dubai

    A simple idea: making friends as an adult should not be this hard.

  2. Rackets out

    Social Tennis in Dubai Hills becomes a club favourite.

  3. Out at sea

    Golden-hour sailing with Wind Rises at Port Rashid.

  4. Hands-on

    Clay, candles, tiramisu and cake workshops with the city’s best makers.

  5. 2025

    Hello Abu Dhabi

    The club crosses the border: our first events in the capital, in October 2025.

  6. Today

    A real community

    More than 400 people have joined our events, and they keep coming back.

Ksenia

Founder of DATE · Community, wellness, experiences

Ksenia is the reason you'll feel at home from your very first event. She dreams up every experience, picks every partner and still knows almost everyone by name. When she's not hosting, you'll find her on a tennis court or hunting for the city's best tiramisu.

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The agenda

Tennis, yachting, pilates, workshops and the odd party. New dates drop every month, and they go fast.

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Replay

Missed one? Here's how it went: photos and reels from our latest events.

Every event, live, on Instagram

The merch

Tees, caps and totes with our palm. Small drops, delivered in the UAE in 1-3 days for AED 15.

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Collaborations

Brands and venues: let's create experiences our community will remember, and talk about.

What we bring

  • 01A real, engaged community

    27K+ people follow DATE on Instagram, and our members show up in person, every month.

  • 02Experiences, not ads

    We build an event around your product or venue: a class, a tasting, a workshop, a day at sea. People live your brand.

  • 03The right people

    Residents of Dubai and Abu Dhabi who love wellness, sport, food and good company, and who talk about what they try.

  • 04Content that travels

    Photos, reels and stories from every event, shared with our community and yours.

  • 05New faces through your doors

    First-time guests who discover your place with friends, and come back.

  • 06Co-branded merch

    Limited pieces made together, worn at our events and around the city.

How we can work together

  • Host an event at your venue
  • Sponsor a series
  • Product sampling and gifting
  • Co-branded drops
  • Content collaborations

They already trust us

Partnerships

Become a partner

A studio, a kitchen, a boat, a brand? Let's create something our members will talk about.

Get in touch

Questions, ideas, a venue we should know about? Drop us a line, we read everything.

Messages land straight in our inbox. For anything urgent, a DM on Instagram is the fastest way.

Book your spot

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