Hi everyone, can you believe that we are almost at the end of 2009 and 2010 is just around the corner. Personally, for me, this year has whizzed by, they say “time flies when you’re having fun” so I’ve obviously had tons and tons of fun this year, and a lot of it was drumming!

I can’t wait for our new years party as December 31st actually falls on a full moon this year – how cool is that? A new year full moon desert drumming party! It will be the fourth new year party we do, as each year we get more and more requests from people asking for another new year party. And each new year we turn the Gulf Ventures desert camp into “tent city” as everyone gets out their camping gear and heads for the desert with the family in tow. So we look forward to seeing you all there if you are free.

Between now and New Year, I hope you all have an amazingly, amazing eid holiday, a great festive season and of course a wonderful new year celebration.

Life is a precious gift, so be sure to celebrate with much gratitude for all the beautiful people in our lives that bring such light to our hearts.

Rhythmic blessings to everyone

Come along and join Dubai's drumming crowd. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced percussionist, you can enjoy a night under the full moon with the wonderful energy of the desert and the rhythmic sounds and company of Dubai's drumming community. A great night out for the whole family and also, a great way to destress from a busy week.

Price includes drumming sessions, barbecue dinner, fire dancing, camel rides, sand boarding & shisha. In between drumming sessions dance to the rhythmic vibes of DJ Hani. Four wheel drive transportation is available from the desert edge to the Camp, so you can come with your saloon car if you don't have a 4WD.

Map available along with more information on the website or
email fullmoon@dubaidrums.com or call Lee: 050-1495904.

December 4, 2009 - Venue: Gulf Ventures Desert Camp
Arrival: 6.30pm - 8.30m - Departure: 10.00pm onwards
Adults: Dhs175 - Kids: Dhs 75 (6-13 years)
Five years and under free.
Tickets available from TimeOut Dubai

Next Full Moon Desert Drumming dates:
January 29, 2010 and February 26, 2010

Date: December 31, 2009
Venue: Gulf Ventures Camp, Al Awir
Time: 8.00 p.m onwards till the wee hours
Price: Adults: Dhs 425 Kids:Dhs 185 (7-14 years) Six years and under free
Dinner from 9.30pm - 11.30pm
Price includes community drumming throughout the night, barbecue dinner, camel rides, sand boarding, shisha, belly dancer, fire dance show, african drum group, african dancer, DJ Hany (No Limit), and fun activities for the kids.

2010 is set to start off on the right beat as we bring in the new year together in the best way we know how - drumming!
And guess what, this new year is also a full moon how cool is that !

Come and share rhythmic spirit together and enjoy a night full of drumming, singing, dancing and general merriment with great people, good food, super music and lots of new year spirit - natural & otherwise! The camp will be decorated new year style and the bar stocked at reasonable prices. There will be a bonfire but bring warm clothes as well.

If you want to camp over bring your own tents.Breakfast 8.00 - 10.00am Dhs 50 per person, kids Dhs 35.  

If you intend to journey home in the wee hours, there will be a shuttle to the car park at 12.30am & 1.30am, last shuttle 2.30am.
Tickets available from TimeOut Dubai

Enjoy the new year with all the family!
To reserve a place:
Email: newyear@dubaidrums.com

There's nothing quite like a corporate drumming session to give participants a first hand experience of what a team can achieve when they have a common vision, communicate effectively, share space and combine creative spirit and passion.

Corporate drumming creates an environment where rhythm replaces the spoken word and inspires a higher level of communication and unification. If you are considering an experiential team building session for your organization, ask yourself the following:

Do you want to put the beats into business, enhance communication and positivity, witness team spirit in action and experience team success?

If this strikes the beat for you, then visit our website or email teambuilding@dubaidrums.com to find out more on how we can unify your team!

Come and join us every Friday at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi for community drum circles at Horizon Pool Bar.

Enjoy the "Mina Effect" breathe the sea air, drum with community, and watch the sun go down.

Free for participants courtesy of Le Meridien Mina Seyahi. Every Friday from 5.15 pm – 6.30pm (located between Barasti Beach and volleyball courts).

Come and have some drumming fun.

Book Drums of the World for your next event and watch your audience come alive with the rhythm. A world percussion ensemble that can rock the house with fusion beats from Arabia, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

A perfect show for festivals and gala events. Audience interaction can be included if required. Email: corporate@dubaidrums.com or visit our website for more information on this amazing "world tribe" performance.

Hi Corporate Tribe,

Its time to balance productivity and positivity within organizations as we spend so long at work that we need to make it as friendly and supportive as possible. Too often we forget that we are Human Beings first and Human Doings second, it's time to remember!

We have put together corporate coaching programs that focus on building team spirit and increasing productivity, using Organization & Relationship Systems Coaching™ (ORSC) and the online diagnostic tool for team assessment from Team Coaching International™ (TCI) that allows for specific and measurable results.

All programs are geared around experiential learning and are especially designed to enhance team togetherness, nurture team spirit, increase communication skills, encourage creative thinking, promote cooperation, build positivity, increase productivity and build behaviors and unified communication around the company's core values, mission and vision.

Coaching programs range from one day, weekend retreats and/or regular programs over six months to a year. Designed to enhance deep communication and connection, promote creativity, and ensure fun and high energy. Contact Julie-Ann for more information on corporate training programs avaible in the UAE and other parts of the region. For more information email: coaching@dubaidrums.com

Add a new and exciting rhythmical dimension to this years festivities.

We can come to your place with our tribe and bring lots of fun and excitement as well as a drum for everyone of course!

Whether at your workplace, home, a restauraunt or hotel, we can create a magical rhythmical connection for your guests this festive season with lots of rhythmic cheer.

Email: community@dubaidrums.com

Let Dubai Drums turn your child's party into an afternoon of rhythm, fun, music and laughter.

Djembe group drumming, rhythmical party games and african dancing & singing. Watch the kids turn into a tribe and have amazing fun! A great way to get the kids musically entertained.

For more information email: kidz@dubaidrums.com

Arte will be at Times Square Center Dubai on 11th & 12th December from noon till 7.00pm with their wonderful selection of arts and crafts that make great ideas for gifts.
Arte will host a Dubai Drums community circle on Saturday 12th December at 3pm.

So shop till you drop and sit down and drum!

Come and join us at Sharjah Mega Mall on December 2 and December 3 for community drum circles from 8pm - 11pm.

And also December 5th and 6th at the Mother Baby Child Show at 2pm. Great drumming for mums and kids. For more information visit: www.motherbabyandchild.com

If you would like to learn to play the Arabic Tabla in a group setting then head along to DUCTAC on Monday evenings.

Venue: Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Center, Mall of the Emirates, 2nd Floor, next to Magic Planet.
Every Monday: 8.45pm - 9.45pm.
Price: dhs 60 per session
Tabla drums provided to use in class
For more info or to reserve a place, email:
zaid@dubaidrums.com