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💸"Dubai Paid Me" Claims, Parking Prices Go Up & Eid Weekend Guide 🌙

💸"Dubai Paid Me" Claims, Parking Prices Go Up & Eid Weekend Guide 🌙

Augustus Media FZ LLC
May 22, 2026

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What happens when you throw out the GTM playbook

That investor was wrong. Gamma is now worth $2B, with 50M users and more than half their growth driven by word of mouth.

They're one of 6 AI-native startups in HubSpot for Startups' free Bold Bets Playbook. Replit grew revenue 50x after half the team pushed back on the strategy. Ramp generated 100M+ views from a single stunt. Clay's co-founder wouldn't hang up a sales call until the prospect DMed him in Slack.

Each one took a GTM risk most founders would never greenlight. Each one paid off.

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It’s almost Eid weekend. Yallah, saying bye to the morning alarms and the remaining working brain cells 😂👋

NEWS

Influencers Shut Down ‘Dubai Paid Me’ Claims

DUBAI PAID INFLUENCERS DURING THE CRISIS?!? Yeah, that was the claim doing the rounds online, but not everyone was buying it 😏
At a Dubai Press Club discussion titled “The Dubai Paid Me Myth – Truth From the Inside,” creators and entrepreneurs broke down how misinformation, backlash, and AI-generated content shaped the narrative during a tense period 👀
Amidst the regional tensions, some prominent voices stood firm. Entrepreneur Matteo Pittaluga was regularly posting updates, reassuring his followers that the UAE remained safe and stable 🇦🇪
On March 1, he openly acknowledged the reality, saying, ‘I’m not here to deny reality or pretend nothing is happening… actually we are under attack. There are rockets flying over our head and the defensive system is active and I have to say it’s doing pretty well.’ 🚀
He emphasized Dubai’s unique spirit, where people from ‘every country, every nationality, every passport, every religion’ stand together ❤️
The city continued to show the stability, resilience, and sense of safety that have made it a global destination for millions 💪

NEWS

Eid Weekend Guide: Make The Most Out Of The Long Holiday With These Plans!

12. Get your kiddos FREE ice cream this weekend at Mövenpick hotels across Dubai 🍦
11. Last chance to visit Dubai Safari Park (with major deals) 🦁
10. Round up the girls and head to FIVE Palm Jumeirah because Wednesdays are about to get a glow-up 🤍
9. A huge MMA night is happening in town! 🥊 For the first time ever, the PFL MENA is landing in Dubai, kicking off its 2026 season with a high-energy fight night at Coca-Cola Arena 📍
8. Eid dining plans = sorted at Address Creek Harbour 🍔
7. If the late May heat is starting to feel like too much, you can quite literally chill out at the Chillout Ice Lounge in Times Square Center.
PLENTY MORE plans right hereeee 🥳

SHARABLES

🍿Sharable bits and tips!

Here’s a reminder to not wait until last min to get the visa's guysss! 🥲
PARKING PRICES ARE GOING UP! ⬆️
If you’re planning a beach trip this Eid Al Adha, make sure the fam is coming too 👀⁠
⚠️ Dubai Police stressed on the importance of full compliance with security and safety standards when handling heavy equipment to avoid similar incidents.
HH Sheikh Hamdan approves an extra support budget for Dubai’s economy. YAAAY! 💸
Lucky lady captured the royal salute! 🫡✨⁠
PARK IT RIGHT! 😂🙌⁠