The Burj Khalifa lit up at night under low cloud in Downtown Dubai

Make friends in Dubai

Looking to meet people in Dubai? The Timeleft app matches you with compatible strangers for dinners, coffee, and walks. No swiping, no planning, just show up.

Next in DubaiDinner · Fri 23 Oct, 8:00 pm

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Coming up in Dubai

Upcoming dinners, coffee, and walks in Dubai. Pick one, create your account, and book it in the app.

Find your group

Times are local. Groups are matched by personality, and the app shares the venue before you go.

Social events in Dubai

Coffee

Saturdays at 3:00 pm.

Grab a coffee with a small group at a café we pick. It's relaxed and fits into even the busiest week.

Coffee in Dubai

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Four people talking around a café table

Walks

Sundays at 10:00 am.

Meeting new people really can be a walk in the park. Take a stroll with your group and let the conversation wander.

Walks in Dubai

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Dubai by the numbers

3,380

Bookings in September

292

New faces in September

40

Events in September

Where you'll meet people in Dubai

We pick the places and book the tables, from Downtown to Dubai Marina. Vegetarian? Nearly every dinner spot has you covered.

Before the event, the app shows you exactly where to go. All you have to do is show up.

  • Downtown
  • Dubai Marina
The Dubai Marina promenade at night, beside the water and lit towers

A few of the spots Dubai members keep going back to

  • Coffee Google rating4.8(309 reviews)

    Black Sheep Coffee

    Boulevard Plaza, Downtown Dubai

    13 Timeleft coffees

  • Thai Google rating4.6(872 reviews)

    Tong Thai

    JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay

    25 Timeleft dinners

  • Dinner Google rating4.5(1,075 reviews)

    BASTA!

    23 Timeleft dinners

  • French brasserie Google rating4.8(1,119 reviews)

    Couqley

    Pullman Dubai Downtown, Business Bay

    25 Timeleft dinners

  • Italian Google rating4.6(2,504 reviews)

    Massimo’s

    Park Island, Dubai Marina

    20 Timeleft dinners

  • Latin American Google rating4.6(1,542 reviews)

    Toro Toro

    Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina

    12 Timeleft dinners

Reasons to keep showing up

The Museum of the Future in Dubai, its facade covered in Arabic calligraphy

  • I was at a birthday dinner and asked a girl how she met my friend. She said at a Timeleft dinner! I had never heard of the app, but I decided to give it a go. I have been to two dinners so far and plan to go to more…

    Anna B.

    Trustpilot review

  • I am so happy to have found Timeleft. It has got me out of the house and meeting new people every week. I have made some wonderful connections with some new friends.

    Rob W.

    App Store review

  • I'm glad I found it, and glad for the friends and acquaintances I have made. Now I have people to go and hike with, play poker, go to New Year's parties, and game with, thanks to Timeleft.

    Taylor W.

    Google Play review

How Timeleft works in Dubai

Choose your activity

Pick from dinners, coffee, and walks. Each has its own vibe, so go with whatever fits your mood and your week.

Pick a day

Choose a day that suits you. We'll book the venue in Dubai and put your group together.

Show up and settle in

Before the event, the app shows you the venue and a bit about who's coming. Everyone there chose to come, just like you, which takes the edge off. Come once, then come back whenever you like.

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Questions about making friends in Dubai

How can I make friends in Dubai?
Timeleft matches you with a small group of people for dinner, coffee, or a walk in Dubai, based on a short personality test. You sign up on your own, we choose the venue and the group, and before the event, the app tells you where to go.
When are Timeleft events in Dubai?
Timeleft runs dinners on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:00 pm, coffee on Saturdays at 3:00 pm, and walks on Sundays at 10:00 am. There are also women-only dinners on Mondays at 8:00 pm and singles dinners on Tuesdays at 8:00 pm. Bookings close 13 hours before each event starts.
Where in Dubai do they happen?
At restaurants, cafés, and meeting points in Downtown and Dubai Marina. The app shows the exact venue before the event.
How much does a Timeleft dinner cost in Dubai?
Booking takes a Timeleft membership, and you pay for your own food and drinks at the venue. Membership prices depend on the plan you pick, and the app shows them before you pay. There’s no fee for missing an event, but please cancel if you can’t make it so someone else can take your seat.
Can I go on my own?
Yes. You book on your own and we put the group together, so you don't need to bring anyone. Every event is at a public venue we've vetted, and our safety guidelines cover the rest. The guide to your first dinner walks through it step by step.
Is Timeleft in Dubai for people in their 20s, 30s, or 40s?
Yes. Timeleft is for adults of every age. When we put a group together, we look at age along with your personality quiz and booking preferences. Who you meet still depends on who books the same event.
Is Timeleft a dating app?
No. There are no profiles to swipe through, and nobody gets paired off. You meet a small group of people at once, in person.
Are there singles events in Dubai?
Yes. Timeleft runs singles dinners on Tuesdays at 8:00 pm in Dubai, with a small group matched to you at a venue we pick. More about singles events.
How is Timeleft different from Meetup?
Meetup lists groups and events run by their own organizers, and you choose which to join. With Timeleft, you pick a format and a day, and we match you with a small group and choose the venue. Our Timeleft vs Meetup comparison goes into more detail.
What if I'm vegetarian or vegan, or have an allergy?
Pick a dietary preference in the app when you book, and we'll do our best to seat you at a venue that caters to it. Nearly every restaurant we use in Dubai has vegetarian dishes, and some have vegan ones too. For allergies, check with the venue on the day.
Is Timeleft in other cities in the UAE?
Yes. You'll also find Timeleft in Abu Dhabi. See every location.

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