<ul><li>In 2022, the author ventured to solve loneliness in Dubai using a product approach.</li><li>Taking over a Meetup group, they hosted events to understand people's preferences.</li><li>Meetings initially started small but grew to over 2000 members by late 2023.</li><li>The author experimented with various activities and venues to enhance the group's appeal.</li><li>Collaboration with other meetup groups, like Japan in Arabia, helped diversify demographics.</li><li>The group faced challenges with Meetup guidelines due to empty events redirecting to WhatsApp.</li><li>By 2024, the group established a successful format, involving board games, coffee meetups, and more.</li><li>With 800+ WhatsApp members and significant growth, the group monetized through events like BBQs.</li><li>The author's efforts culminated in a thriving community focused on combating loneliness in Dubai.</li><li>As of 2025, the groups are still active, with the author having passed on administrative duties.</li></ul>

Product, Growth & loneliness: how I solved making friends in Dubai.

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