Romantic relationships are *so* last February – it’s time to address the healing power of female friendships. When we say BFFL, we mean it literally: Studies show that a nurturing support system of girl besties increases our life expectancy. In other words, all-girl friendships ~give us life~.
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While a simple girl-talk sesh is more than enough, we wanted to plan something extra special for our Cosmo girlies this international friendship week. Quality time is an elite love language, so we’re compiling a list of adorable activities to keep you and your besties bonding all week long.
We’re taking you on a multi-sensory journey that’ll honour every aspect of the female friendship experience.
Cue the all-girl energy for international friendship day…
Cheers to Barbie-themed Starbucks drinks
Besties, why not start your day by treating yourself to some delicious Starbucks goodness? Now more than ever, Barbie has become a defining element of girl energy – so you’d be pleased to know that Starbucks stores across the UAE are offering the most gorgeous Barbie-themed drinks.
The pinktastic tropical refreshers contain ice, mango lemonade, and fresh dragonfruit pieces. Due to the drinks’ pink infusions, the Barbieness of the beverage can be spotted from miles away. And for all the girlies who love coconut, the same drink is available with coconut milk for a pastel pink taste of tropical heaven.
Roll up to your nearest Starbucks drive-thru and sip on matching pink drinks with your besties. Cheers to all-girl energy!
Swiftie besties, save the date for Roll DXB’s Taylor Swift-themed night
Calling all the Swifties: Did you know that there’s a Taylor Swift-themed party in Dubai? It’s “the very first Taylor Swift-themed night in the UAE, curated and designed by Swifties for Swifties.” There’s an official Instagram page for the event and everything. Besties…It’s. Officially. Happening.
You can expect to ~skate it off~ to Taylor’s entire discography- but it wouldn’t be a Taylor Swift night without unexpected surprises and easter eggs (which we are yet to uncover, but we’re keeping our eyes peeled).
You can also snag some adorable T Swift merchandise, infused with Arabic calligraphy elements for a quintessential Taylor Swift experience in the UAE.
The Era’s Tour-inspired event takes place on Saturday, August 12, at Roll DXB in Port Rashid. Tickets go on sale on July 31, just in time for international friendship week (!!)
BFFL friendship bracelets
Absolutely blowing up on social media, permanent bracelets are all the rage at the moment. What differentiates permanent bracelets from “temporary” ones is the fact that you can’t take them off the way you would a normal bracelet. I guess you could say that it’s a metaphor for making a friendship oath.
The permanent aspect is achieved when the jeweler welds the extremities of the bracelet around your wrist: The result is a personalized, clasp-free, permanent token of female friendship.
A wide array of jewelry stores across the UAE offer these sentimental pieces, so why not make an ~elegant friendship oath~ with your besties this international friendship week?
Besties who smash things together stay together
We did promise a multi-sensory experience honouring *all* the feelings that come along with being a girlie.
It’s time to unleash your inner rage and smash some (or a lot of) stuff with your girl besties at The Smash Room UAE. An adrenaline-packed experience awaits – this fun and de-stressing journey will deepen your bond and showcase a badass side to your friendship.
Offering a bunch of exciting packages and discounts, The Smash Room experience wants you to smash as many items as possible, including a literal CPU. You can even bring your own smashables if you’d like (picture this: destroying that pesky gift from your ex with your bestie once and for all).
And to top it all off, you can cool down at The Smash Room’s newly opened cafe. Sipping on delicious mocktails and lattes all night while keeping ourselves entertained with arcade games? Yes please, besties.
For all prices and enquiries, check out The Smash Room’s website.
Strong girl summer at the spa Blended Wellness Palm Jumeirah
Besties, let’s be real: We deserve a spa getaway. This summer, starting this international friendship week, Blended Wellness is hosting a fabulous activation for your and your besties.
From unlimited fitness classes to salt thermal journeys, pool & beach access, including 20% off selected Blended Wellness services and Solutions Group venues like Ula, KOYO, STK, Asia Asia and more, this bespoke four-week membership ~has your back~.
It’s the ultimate summer package to find your best self with your girlies. Our Strong Girl Summer starts this international friendship week at Blended Wellness.
Location: Blended Wellness, Dukes, Palm Jumeirah
Validity: July to 31 August 2023
Bookings: www.blendedwellness.com