The free to join community of Dubai business owners, mentors and creators who connect, collaborate and grow their brands together. Come for the networking, stay for the community.
Founder stories, curated networking and a community that shows up for each other. Press play to see what an ExF night feels like, then come and be part of the next one.
The relaunch event. An evening of founder stories, networking with game changing entrepreneurs, and a room that celebrates failure as part of the journey. Tap the agenda to see what happens when.
Tickets need approval, then a payment link arrives on WhatsApp. Walk ins on the night are AED 100, subject to availability. Questions? WhatsApp 055 281 8109.
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Connect with founders, industry experts, partners and mentors who are building in Dubai right now.
Curated talks on branding and communication strategies, from people who have done it.
A community of founders who collaborate and thrive together, on WhatsApp, Instagram and in the room.
Explore the network of professionals shaping industries, driving innovation and building collaborations. Search by name or business, filter by field, and tap a card to open their page in the directory.
49 pagesCome to network, stay to collab. A flipbook of the ExF community's founders and professionals, with what they do and how to reach them, built and published by T&I News.

Fari built Events by Fari and the ExF Community so Dubai founders never have to grow alone. Expert talks, founder forums and collab series, all built on one idea: come to network, stay to collab.
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Yes. Joining the community on WhatsApp and Instagram is free. Some events, like The Comeback, are ticketed.
Request a Solo Connector (AED 88) or Dynamic Duo (AED 130 for two) ticket on Luma. Requests are approved, then a payment link is sent by WhatsApp. Walk ins on the night are AED 100, subject to availability.
In Al Quoz, Dubai. The exact address is shared with registered guests on Luma.
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