Join us at one of our global community events!
Events are free and open to the public, as long as you RSVP to book a spot.
Community Events
Upcoming Events
What’s an afikra salon event?
It’s a salon-style gathering where members of the community present on cultural and historical topics they are curious about from the Arab world. The purpose of each evening is to bring together a community of like-minded individuals and have a fruitful conversation about things we don't know much about.
Who are the presenters?
afikra Community Presenters are members of the afikra Community who participated in our workshops and worked alongside our team of coaches to research a topic they have no expertise on.
Past Events
afikra Dubai Vol. 32 - Community Gathering
Event has been moved to the 25th of November.
afikra Dubai Vol. 31
Do not miss our salon in Dubai on October 7th! Remember to RSVP :D
afikra Dubai Vol. 30
Our next salon in Dubai will be on April 30th! Don’t forget to RSVP :)
afikra Dubai Vol. 29
Nerd out with us in downtown Dubai for fascinating presentations from Malak Quota, Jana Bou Reslan, & Zein Lozi.
afikra Dubai Salon | Dubai Vol.25
We are back in Dubai for our first event in two years with the 25th afikra Salon event!
Join us on Sunday, Feb 13 ATÖLYE Dubai for community presentations featuring Zayoun Abu Mayleh, and more!
In Partnership with Al Burda Festival 2021
We're thrilled to announce a partnership with Al Burda Festival’s 2021, which celebrates Islamic creativity in all its manifestation under the theme Liminal - The Spaces Between. One of the events will be moderated by afikra's Mikey Muhanna entitled Sound of Islamic Culture Panel on Dec 21st.
Afikra Dubai Soirée
We are kicking off the new afikra year with a fun social hour. Grab some snacks and drinks, and come by to connect with the afikra Dubai community. This time we won't include any presentations, but we will briefly talk about what is in store for the upcoming year and talk about opportunities to present and get more involved. Mostly, it's just a fun get-together.
Come by and say hi!
Location map
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I have to present this time? No, don't worry! You can sign up to present at afikra one of the following months.
What do I have to bring? If it's at someone's house, please bring a beverage and/or snacks to share.
Can I invite friends? Absolutely. If you want to invite anyone, please have them RSVP so we can keep track of who is coming.
Can non-Arabs come? Of course! Everyone is welcome!!
