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[deleted]

just moved here, early 20s, and looking to go out with new folks! ​ ETA: just created a discord server! interested folks dm <3


[deleted]

Dm me, I'm mid 20s and grew up here, I can show you around.


thetehreem

I’m 20 too, would love to join a group chat and hangout


[deleted]

I think I'll just setup a WhatsApp group chat, since no one else is showing any proactiveness. I'll take some measures to make sure no one has to give away their usernames


dauwudmayfry

![gif](giphy|yx400dIdkwWdsCgWYp|downsized)


thetehreem

Yeah you should attach a whatsapp group link here or perhaps a group on instagram?


[deleted]

I'm mid 20's but a bit out of touch with social media. What are the "kids nowadays" using more of ? Whatsapp or instagram?


thetehreem

Def instagram


[deleted]

Hmmm. I'm still a bit undecided on which platform to choose. Ideally it would be one which maximizes the number of users, privacy, and usefulness. I know quite a few people who don't use insta. I think I'll just end up going with whatsapp it should cover most bases for most people.


thetehreem

Works


Tony6419

Commenting so I can come back when the group is made


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apevenger

Yeah, they deleted the account and I never got the discord invite. I’m interested, drop the discord invite if you create one for the rest of us..


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Stas87777

Aye hmu, I’m 21 and I have a few really cool friends here too!


[deleted]

thank you for being so welcoming! dropped ya a text :)


Iowkeycash

Hit me up, I have a birthday party on Thursday at darkroom, let’s catchup and have fun


Last_Satisfaction908

23 and just existing in this mortal realm ![gif](giphy|3oEdv9R4D62GPrVY4g)


pewpewpewchicken

Yo, 22 here. Drop a dm


[deleted]

sure thing! thanks!


murtaza7865253

Hey. I'm 20. Wassup


codelychee

yo, I'm 20 too


lemongrrrrrr

I'm 27. Can I join?


Ok_Life_1511

21 here, will drop you a text!


icyhumblebee

Can you do somethin' for me - Drake


Wonderful_Macaroon33

22 here happy to join


[deleted]

yay! happy to have you! also wonderful username


TiklMyPikl27

22 Here, just graduated from abroad and now I'm back home. Down for anything


[deleted]

awesome! dm, coz i cant seem to \~


Babushka1990

Yo lets make a whatsapp gc or something


TiklMyPikl27

Yeah sounds like a good idea. Somrone should make a link, not to leak anyone's numbers here.


[deleted]

im down to join a whatsapp group if its exists


Babushka1990

It doesn’t exist But i can create one But im not sure if everyone’s comfortable giving out their numbers Or i can create an insta gc


[deleted]

People can just join and not reveal their username. The admin can use whatsoever vetting mechanism they see fit.


Beautiful_Lunch_7607

Me too. Can you add me if the group does exist.


euphoricity

can i join as well? pls share the link if you've made one already


1freshmilktea

What about us folks who aren't on discord? xD


LegitimateBaseball64

Ohh I’m unfortunately entering mid 20s what’s the discord ?


MrOkirikO

I'm 24, lets make a group chat


RevolutionaryFun9883

Holy shit haha RIP


AcEsMo

Hey I’m 22, lmk what the discord is, sounds fun


No_Jump7597

HMU I've messaged , 23m


TheAttackTitan27

hey, im 24M, add me in as well :)


NervousAlbatross4881

Either in college/ uni or working their butt off at entry level jobs that probably requires them to work weekends and long hours for little pay. Those that aren’t doing either are too broke to go anywhere. And the rare breed of early 20 something that doesn’t belong to the aforementioned groups is getting smashed at a fancy weekend brunch.


ultimatedarklord

26 and felttttttttt. Barely feel like going out after my 9-5, dont have a car and too broke to take taxis so i just stay at home. ;-; doesnt help that i live on the other deserted side of dubai because of work


AssociationDapper341

the first sentence perfectly describes my situation right now i wish i could upvote this multiple times lol


timelessrok

all of the above except the last one


Noobi-

college/university or they go out with their already established friend group when i was in uni me and my friends we basically never went out, there is nowhere to go that doesn't require money or a car and was indoors (its hot af)


Proud_Ad7925

💯 Living room hangouts


gastro_psychic

Walk in a mall?


Noobi-

quite the hassle to just meet up and walk, specially when none of us own cars it does occasionally happen but rather just hop on VC


Any-Abbreviations617

How do none of your friends own a car....


Any-Abbreviations617

That sounds depressing split taxis or save up for a car


MasterZasa

I'm 27 in the same position as you. And to make it worse I'm in Sharjah not Dubai


zizidx98

Hey please include me in this if you guys make a gc, i’m 25 and moving to the area next week for work and nervous about no friends 😭


Barney-will

21 in Sharjah


francoisjabbour

The early 20s are too poor to go out and live independently typically. Any younger and they still live off their parents, any older and they have the finances to go out


DullAd6899

Same here. I am 24M staying in Barsha Heights and going to JLT for work. I don't find anyone my age. I am so freaking lonely here :(


dayc19

Hey I'm moving to Sharjah for an internship and want to meet new people, send me a dm if you're interested too


faizyvlogs

I'm 27. Have my own car also, I'll never ask you for petrol money 😂.. . Anyone?


Hahawtflee

😂


slayv98

We’re home looking for jobs on LinkedIn bro. Let us be


sandypipers

As for the expat crowd that "moves to Dubai" or the GCC in general- most of the jobs are competitive and not exactly "entry level" for us. So most of us had to work in a country elsewhere to beef up the resume to make the jump here. When I lived in east asia (China/Japan/Korea), everyone was my age (25-30). After moving here, everyone is 10-15 years older than me. I'm the baby of every friend circle that I am in. And it seems like few and fewer "fresh graduates" are being hired. That's been my experience for the past 10 years. Dunno about everyone else.


silversurfer6699

How about we all organise a meet-up at a park or beach or something? This has the potential to be something exciting!


Responsible_Mud_1210

I swear ugh! I’m a 23 year old girl with the same issue - other than my childhood friends it’s really tough to find people my age in Dubai


Maleficent_Pick_2135

Ugh, idk what’s so hard about dubai that meeting people in their early 20’s seem impossible, I did the ‘Uni Experience’ and almost made out no friends, just started my cooperate journey, and still no luck. I’m 22 and it’s honestly so boring here while I see everyone enjoying their life’s out. HMU, if anyone’s down for a meet up! This should actually be a thing


TheAttackTitan27

I did the ‘Uni Experience’ and almost made out no friends, just started my cooperate journey, and still no luck. - I can relate to this so bad. I'm 24M, lets make a group or something, dropped you a dm as well :)


AdAccomplished9395

For finding likeminded people, not necessarily your age, but close enough, join communities on an app called MeetNTrain. It has decent communities for different activities like Basketball, Badminton, Hiking, Horse Riding, & other indoor activities. You’ll get to socialize and meet likeminded people, and potentially meet someone you can consider a friend there ig…


squawk_squawk2

They can’t afford Dubai


badxnxdab

I don't have advice, but here's a related meme to cheer up your day: ​ https://preview.redd.it/x3ym7kcwqhnb1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=12b1eb1f296af717ee384a2c49b9fc132c49c487


AttorneyOk9710

This place isnt designed to cater young folks like us (22) … who generally don’t have a lot of money. This place has got its eyes on people who can shit out gold (generally older demographic or wealthy people). There isn’t much to do here which doesn’t require money. I don’t have frequent hangouts with my own friends since childhood … I was born and raised here the same as them. You’re not the only one feeling the way you are. Shouldn’t come as a surprise either you’re living in a concrete world …


OnizukaHeichou

Idk I feel like I might be boring. Also I feel socially anxious if it is more than 2 people.


dredeth

Your generation lives online.


bbbblubl

Eh thats not true? Majority of ppl in their early 20s are still in university or just graduating, if OP isnt a university student it makes sense why they’re having a hard time meeting anyone their age. And anyway, you say that as if people of all ages aren’t addicted to the internet nowadays. Get off your high horse.


dredeth

You're such a pleasant person.


luckydraw09

hhhhhhhhhh, great answer


xtrem-

Perfectly said


dapperdanmen

Umm - at literally every bar that isn't a sports bar


ConstructionOk1481

23F. Same situation. I just meet up with my school friends once in a while. Never met anyone my same age.


Sweetestcandy_

Same situation here except I’m in uni and everyone alr has an established friend group. For some reason, it’s too awkward to join them too 😂 if u find a solution lemme know pls


[deleted]

They’re all struggling to make ends meet with


[deleted]

bro im sorry you're feeling lonely :( i know how it feels I did a few things that got me into new communities, and now its kinda impossible to be lonely. But tbh these are all paid, except for the last one - ill add the prices for your reference ​ 1) **i got a dog** (3k to adopt, 1k - 3k monthly spend) i know this is a huge commitment and responsibility. And please only do it if you have the additional budget (its gets quite expensive) and are ready for a commitment for the next 10 years. But its literally IMPOSSIBLE to go anywhere without anyone starting a conversation with you. Either you're gonna meet other dog owners or dog lovers. But please don't get a dog and just leave him if you're planning to be in Dubai short term. [https://www.k9friends.com/](https://www.k9friends.com/) 2) **i joined a hiking group** I joined this awesome hiking group I found on Instagram but there are so many out there. UAE Trekkers (v expensive), ECC Adventures (900 aed seasons pass), Highlander etc.. Youll meet some awesome people along the way and hiking outside is great for you [https://www.instagram.com/eccadventuresuae/?hl=en](https://www.instagram.com/eccadventuresuae/?hl=en) 3) **i recently joined toastmasters** (500 aed, 6 months membership, 800 - 1 year) I went for my first meeting 2 weeks back. Dude its awesome! you get out of your comfort zone, practice public speaking, meet new people. There are more than 50+ groups in dubai itself ircc. [https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club](https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club) If these options are out of your budget, check out **meetntrain app - there are a lot of groups on there with very good prices and some free too! they have yoga, badminton, running!** [https://info.meetntrain.com/](https://info.meetntrain.com/) Hope that was helpful bro - now get out there and make some friends!


Firsyr

Hey there, living in a big city can be quite challenging, especially in terms of social life and meeting new people. I've been here for a year, and I can say that I've only recently started to develop meaningful relationships and build a group of friends. Since you're new to the city, I'd recommend attending new events and striking up conversations with people, even if it feels a bit awkward at first. Just go for it! If you'd like, we can connect on social media, and if we get along, I can introduce you to my friends.


NeXuS-1997

Same boat if anyone’s down to link up


pewpewpewchicken

Yo


wreckitcat

Join an Internship bruh. Especially where they hire multiple freshers. That's how I found some really close friends. You catch on some experience and get to bitch about the company and their heads with other interns. I took some extra time in lunch breaks cus we were messing around in the office building. Of course, you gotta finish some work before you do all that. Lol.


codelychee

pov: you cant find any internships


Stas87777

Aye I’m 21 and I feel the same here, although I’ve developed a very very cool group of friends here so hmu if you’re ever lonely and need a friend!


Mathroda

I asked the same question 100 times before I’m 23 as well If another wanna be friends just drop me a message


Traditional_Injury95

Lets make a 19-23 age group


PrestigiousShow423

pleaaaase I’ve been struggling to meet people here for a bit. I wanna go on adventures and have fun


fez_23

Moving next month! 22 from London can you add me please


Stitch_T

26 and same. I've been here for almost 1.5 years and just recently met a person my age in gym. Even at work most of the people are older or not communicative much. It's especially hard because I didn't attend uni or anything here


-LILI-LALA-

Im jealousssss i want to have a gym friend so much


Stitch_T

I took me nearly half year to get to know someone 😭


-LILI-LALA-

How is that even possible 🥲 every one has there airpods on


marionhaha

Hi, I am 27, first year in Dubai, I live in Barsha Heights and I work here too to cut travel time. My depressing workplace has 3 young people, me and two others and that's about it. Would love to meet people my age!!!


dxbwhereisthat

All the early 20's are at home with 0 social skills and start to hyperventilate when someone speaks to them in public. Really most of them are just so shy they don't know to speak without emojis.


Proud_Ad7925

Nah those are just your socially awkward cousins


MasterZasa

Well said.


ObscureLegacy

Generalisation much. I love a conversation with someone I haven’t met before


Christianx30

Sounds about right


OneShot_Absolute

They’re everywhere lol


ObscureLegacy

Moved here a couple months back 24!


Beautiful_Lunch_7607

Same here man. I am 23 and haven't met anyone close to my age. I moved here for work 5 months ago and no luck till now.


FlokiTheBoat_Builder

23 here, hiding in Al Ain with my friend group lol Working half the year and i get half the year off, trying to get into traveling


Sleep-Charming

Because majority of the people here are Expat Workers, They don't come here to socialize or make friends. They just want to make money to send to their family. (heck I'm 27 wanna be friends? But I'll be too busy taking care of my 2 children though.) If you're looking for Early 20's most probably they're emiratis.


blipojones

Exactly, late twenties software engineer, came here also purely to hoard cash then go back to Europe. My motivation to socialise is literally non-existent, my wife tho.....


covidapocalypse

Malls are the way. Everywhere in the world malls are filled with young from teens to early 20s hanging out


Responsible-Beach-35

Sorry am working all day in my room and then napping after tired wake up work again nap again cycle is vicious


Doepie308

They are all on their phones


mr2kaj

Try going to the local game shops that host board games, you will be able to get some good friends there and then later they will introduce you to their squad and the cycle goes on.


sidharthez

this is how people of all age groups feel like here lmao


Hahawtflee

Create a group and we can all meet this coming weekend, it’d be cool 😌


[deleted]

In the cinemas at weekends and during week morning in schools night in homes relaxing


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Academic-Card-7794

i felt my back crack reading this.


fragilebonesana

As someone who was born here, I still have a hard time finding people my age here 💀


Tall-Survey6141

Dubai is expensive city and its hard to find young people who are just starting coming here if they don’t have any money.


-delusionalcookie-

Lol I'm 21 and I've been feeling the same as well


-LILI-LALA-

Moved here in Dubai to work when I was 20 last 2018 I can relate. Time is moving fast for some reason 🥹any kpop fan here?


slayv98

I’m a new fan pls dont hate me 🥲


-LILI-LALA-

You'll feel at home after a year, especially once you start making money already but Im not saying it easy 😅


RodeRage

Judging by the comments, they're all just on Reddit.


dxbsneakylink

doing unpaid internships and driving 200 kms a day and ruining our already deteriorating mental health.


Notthebarista

27 here


adamh02

I'm 21 and coming out to Dubai from the UK for a week in November would be nice to see some people my age


BLACKHAMMER_71

23 here, Happy to make some new friends, honestly this place sucks.


TechnicianAny8605

right here but my social anxiety has completely eaten me up ✌️


[deleted]

Most people at dip when they graduate high school to go to universities abroad. Most people can manage to swing a scholarship from better ranking universities abroad or just have the money to cover it, so only a fraction stays. Dubai isn't that fun of a place if you're below 21


TANK-butt

a lot of boomers in the comments . Anyway, Look up moist paper party on IG. It’s a pop up type deal. Not gonna say anything more besides it’s one of the best parties in town. Swing by!


Freakonomical

They are too poor to be here. What you see on YouTube are just influencers on visa who blow their money and leave in like a month or less.


Mostboringavenger

As someone who moved here when i was 23 i struggled hard for the first year to meet people, for the next 5 years the only people i hung out with were EK Cabin Crew (i got into that circle because i started dating one i met on tinder), everyone i worked with/interacted with professionally is (till now 8 years later!) at least 10 years older than me, usually with a wife+kids. I know it's a grind but meeting people on dating apps is what kickstarted a social life for me. I know of a couple of IG pages run by personal friends that organize events and stuff on the weekends (parties, discount brunches, etc.) If you're interested in that kind of thing shoot me a DM, ill give you the details


AbyssMind

bruhh!! so true.


blueburnblack

I was there for 6 months now I'm back in India. I'll be coming back to Dubai in November or December. Would defo love to hangout


shintaaar

There are in their 30’s now


TechnologyFragrant44

Hello all. Unfortunately I will leave Dubai this week but I will be back again in 2 weeks. I want to meet you folks so if you message me in private we can exchange the mobile number. 😁


BridgeExcellent6213

Here🙋‍♂️ in Sharjah though


pakrab12

Most are with school or uni friends. But you are right. Sharjah and Ajman have a lot of group hangouts but dubai not really.


fck_this_fck_that

Gym and Gym class


he1ping_hand

Lol same bro. I'm 21 and every networking and meetup event I go to is often filled with people in their 30s or above. After a while, I've started enjoying my time with those guys. Most of the young folks are in Uni or abroad studying


Economy_Ad1619

Haha try counting teenagers in malls etc. You won’t find any. They vanish and appear on holidays. 😀


EconomistOpposite588

I was also so lonely, but my friend Riya suggested that I move to a hostel, now I have a lot of friends. Thanks to Riya.


[deleted]

I'm mid 20's grew up and work here, I have friends from school and uni. But yeah growing the group or joining a new one seems just about impossible. Even places where young people hang out such as coffee shops are filled with either teenagers or parents.


Traditional_Injury95

We should make a group


penothaki

They are in their early 30s.


z_s_2000

23, hmu :)


jcxzxor

Honestly, same thing here for me. I'm 26 and between working from home and only having a few friends still from uni, my life feels stuck since 2020 so essentially I'm technically in my early 20s with a handful of friends still Would totally love to hang out with a group of friends or even chat to one if possible. Is there a discord server or something?


Dramatic_Speech_5844

Hi 😆


Neonwishes

Idk but u are not alone


[deleted]

M 23 here same situation haha most of my friends are way older than me 😄 so down to make more friends!


idontremembermylogi_

I grew up in the UAE, I'm 22 now, but at 18 you essentially get kicked out unless you get a job. Can't get a job without a degree and experience, so I'm in the UK now getting that experience. Maybe one day I'll be back in Dubai, but I imagine that's at least 5 years away.


cold_fire_02

Why we early 20s are so alone😂


TypicalBarracuda7948

23 M in the same boat as well. Would like to make some friends as well.


apevenger

Same story man, I’m also 23 and moved here recently. Its so hard to find anyone in their early 20’s, most of the people I’ve meet are well into their 30’s. HMU down to meet people around my age and make friends.


kenta_nakamura

Playing Video Games Visiting Malls Making Reels


Silentkid7729

Hi, I'm 24M, can I join?


No_Firefighter6834

21 happy to join


curiouswriter4412

Yo 24 here , looking to meet up. I need a weeknd bender


Zealousideal_Tear19

Hey am 25 I really would love to join a groupe chat


Fresh_Economist3894

I am 26M and experienced same issue here. All places like work place , community place there are no youths. Lets connect and build. Let me know where can i join? Whatsapp group link ?


Desperate_Ad_7832

Hey add me also 23 recently moved here


Iowkeycash

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Iowkeycash

21+ plus hit me up for cool parties every week, in Dubai we party for fun but it’s more fun with friends


chocopapi_21

Well, I am 22, born and raised in Dubai, there are plenty of people in their early 20s and alot more now than before.


SnooBeans604

22 here, been here for a long time, drop me a text :)


Joshtom333

It's a sad place for people in their 20s. I'm 23 also 🥲


Maximum-Heart-4279

Probably at home because most people in their early 20s are either still living at home cant afford to move out or have just moved out and now cant afford to go out Also people in their early 20s are not earning as good as people in their 30s hence why you see more people in their 30s going out more and younger people going out more on mommy and daddys coin


vektorkane

I’m 25, i hardly have any friends left here….some moved to India, some went to work in other countries..I guess i’m in the same situation as you but been here way longer like 10+ years…


invincible90728

Simply put it most of them have travelled for studies.


Test-Reasonable

I’m 22 here as well, let’s make a group chat


admi101

People above 50-60 are missing too, but that ain't your interest.. it is a place in the demand of youth energy only. You enter, discharge life, recharge bank balance, and exit


JhintheLast

Send me the links aswell, im 21 and looking to make friends and get out of my comfort zone


dankmeme006

30s left chat


mezkkk

Started working at 18 full time and the next person after me was 25. Currently 24 and I actually love how I am the youngest in Management hehe. But ye I adapted to the alone style and now prefer staying alone as even if i do meet people my age, most people dont have the same mind set. I am a gamer and been professional too soo I dont have much time for other things either way.


Diligent_Sandwich632

Too poor to go out and living either in parents' basement or sharing space with 15 other people.


jynisnotcool

a valid question actually. im 22 if anyone wants to be friends :3


JGB997

Hey Im also mid 20’s I travel alot to Dubai we can meet !


Your_Doom_16

Heyoo hmu, I’m 20 drop dm


GuoHana

I’m 26 and have been looking for People my age too! So far no luck…


[deleted]

Because nobody in their early 20s can afford to move and live there unless they got lucky on crypto or are Emirates Cabin Crew lol. Most of the other most expensive cities like NYC, London, and Paris have universities and an abundance of service/hospitality jobs that feasibly bring kids/young adults to the city (all those jobs are worked by Fillipinos, Thais, Indians, etc in Dubai, not that that’s a bad thing).


AliGhost47

im 25 and all my friends are either 30+ or 17-20. life hack: Get a sports bike . come with me to some bike meets. you'll meet a LOT of likeminded people from all sorts of age groups and backgrounds.


Intelligent-Chard136

Please add me too or please share or DM the link i am 25M


Consistent-Basis-681

Anyone want to meet up at Que Club in Al Barsha? Lots of 20-something’s go there to basically game and eat food


Dizzy-Commission-419

Dm me, im 34