The 19 Stages Of A Dubai Lads’ Night Out In Your Thirties
1. The usual suspects are on the Whatsapp group early in the day
“Out tonight?”
![Lads 1](https://cloud.lovindubai.com/images/uploads/2016/09/_blogWide/Lads-1_160921_113216.gif?mtime=20160921113215)
2. The ones with kids and other responsibilities get their excuses in early
And they’re secretly delighted
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3. While others contemplate if the inevitable hangover is worth it
The ‘thirties hangover.’ A whole different beast to that perfectly manageable twenties version.
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4. There’s the debate over where to go
And inevitably ending up at the usual spot
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5. There are those who can’t wait and get the pres in at home
It’s 2 o’clock, that’s basically brunch
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6. While the sensible ones make sure they’re getting food into them…
Well that’s why they invented home deliveries, right?
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7. Everyone gathers for whatever evening sport is being shown at Barasti
Norwich City v Derby County you say? Well that’s pretty unmissable.
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8. Which finishes about half ten so now everyone has to speak to each other
“Sooooo. How’s the new job?”
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9. A couple of more drinks and the banter begins in earnest
The harsher the insult the better.
![Lads 9](https://cloud.lovindubai.com/images/uploads/2016/09/_blogWide/Lads-9.gif?mtime=20160921113354)
10. Those in relationships send sneaky affectionate texts to their loved ones
*whipping sounds*
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11. The deep and meaningful conversations begin
“I just feel like I’m never going to reach my potential, ya know?”
![Lads 11](https://cloud.lovindubai.com/images/uploads/2016/09/_blogWide/Lads-11.gif?mtime=20160921113425)
12. Someone always goes home without telling anyone
“Where’s Joe?”
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13. While one or two always get ideas about hitting the club
“Why not?”
![Lads 13](https://cloud.lovindubai.com/images/uploads/2016/09/_blogWide/Lads-13.gif?mtime=20160921113442)
14. But you arrive there and realise everyone’s ten years younger than your crew
“When I was 21, it was a very good year…”
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15. And the music is so loud that you can’t have a conversation
Let the impromptu signing begin
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16. The collective decision is made to go home
It is 1am, after all.
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17. But not before stopping for food
“Next window please”
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18. You won’t see each other for months so saying goodbye is hard
“Look after yourself, chief.”
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19. You retire to bed and absolutely exhausted
Never again…
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