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LUMA ☼
A little light. A lot of human.
Come as you are.
Stay for the people, the conversations & the light.

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Luma is more than just a group it’s a community where women connect, support each other, and create genuine connections . 🤍✨

Our next session is coming up! Come meet new people, share good energy, and be part of the Luma community. 🌷

✨ Save your spot — link in bio to sign up!

#LumaByBasma #yourcommunity #WomenSupportingWomen 🤍✨ taken in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by @lumabybasma

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I will always be the first to say this: there is beauty in vulnerability.

I started Luma. I created it, I hold it, and yes, I am the face behind it.

But I am not Luma.

Luma is the space between all of us.

It is a place for women to come together and put down whatever they have been carrying, whether it feels small, heavy, messy, confusing, painful or impossible to explain.

Luma is vulnerability. Honesty. Softness. Courage. It is being seen without having to perform. Being able to say, “This is where I am today,” and knowing that is enough.

As I move through my 30s, one thing life has taught me is how much people need spaces like this.

I have spent years in therapy. I have done the work. I have had the difficult conversations, learned, unlearned, healed, fallen apart and put pieces back together.

And I am still learning.

Healing did not make me someone who no longer struggles. It taught me not to hide every part of myself that does.

And I have reached a point where I want to share that.

I want to make a show of vulnerability.

Yes, a show.

I want it to have a presence. I want it to be seen. Not for pity, not for attention, but because I want someone to see another woman being open about what she carries and think, “Maybe I’m allowed to feel this too.”

You are allowed to feel it.
You are allowed to show it.
You are allowed to speak about it.
You are allowed to give it somewhere to sit.

And that is why Luma is not me.

Because I need Luma too.

I am not there with all the answers. I am there to share, to listen and to give you the space to do the same. To sit together in all our different stories and realise that we have so much more in common than we think.

You are Luma.

So give me your trust, and I will give you a seat.

A seat where you do not have to be the strongest version of yourself. A seat where every colour of you can spill out.

And you will still be beautiful. @basmadarwich taken in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by @lumabybasma

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A beautiful evening filled with art, laughter, meaningful conversations, and the loveliest souls. 🎨✨

So grateful to all the amazing ladies who joined our Luma painting art event. It was such a joy getting to know each of you, connecting through shared experiences, and creating a space filled with positivity, openness, and good energy. 🤍

Thank you for showing up, sharing your stories, and making the evening so special. Every connection made was a little reminder of how beautiful it is when women come together and uplift one another. 🫶🏻

Already looking forward to our next one! more beautiful connections. ✨

With love,
Luma by Basma 🌙🎨 @basmadarwich

#lumabybasma #womensupportwomen taken in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by @lumabybasma

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15 days ago

✨ Ready to add a little sparkle to your life? 💎💖

Join us for Luma by Basma: Your Bedazzling Experience — an afternoon of creativity, connection, and a little extra sparkle! ✨

Get creative, bedazzle your own portrait, enjoy delicious food and drinks, meet lovely ladies, and take home a special goodie bag. 🎀💕

📅 October 24, 2026
⏰ 2:30–5:00 PM
📍 Third Place Cafe, Abu Dhabi @thirdplaceuae
💎 AED 120 per person

Come as you are, make new connections, and let your creativity shine! ✨

Spots are limited, so DM us to join the fun! 💌

#LumaByBasma #AbuDhabiCommunity #ladiesinabudhabi #inabudhabi🇦🇪 taken in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by @lumabybasma

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✨LET’S BEDAZZLE & CONNECT ✨

This time, we’re bringing you something sparkly, creative, and full of good energy! 🪩🎀💎

Join us for another special Luma by Basma community session, where creativity meets connection! This time, we’re getting together to bedazzle!

More than just a creative activity, this is a space for us to connect with one another, meet new faces, build meaningful friendships, share conversations, and simply enjoy being in a room full of inspiring girlies. 💕

Whether you’re coming with your bestie or showing up solo, there’s a place for you here. Come as you are, bring your creativity, and leave with something beautiful.

📍 WHERE: Third Place Cafe
📅 WHEN: October 24
💎 WHAT: Bedazzling, creativity, conversations & meaningful connections!

Want to know more about our upcoming session? 💌 Send us a DM or drop a comment below.

Let’s get creative, let’s connect, and most importantly… LET’S BEDAZZLE, GIRLIES! ✨🎀💖

With love,
Luma by Basma 🌷
#lumabybasma #bedazzled taken in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by @lumabybasma

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Today, we’re reminded that mental health matters, and so do you. 🤍✨

You don’t have to have everything figured out.
You don’t have to be strong all the time, and you don’t have to carry everything on your own. Sometimes, all we need is a safe space to breathe, to feel, to heal, and to simply be ourselves.

At LUMA by Basma, we believe in the power of connection, compassion, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. 🌿

WorldMentalHealthDay #LUMAbyBasma #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone taken in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by @lumabybasma

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Such a beautiful afternoon at @thirdplaceuae
with Luma by Basma. 🤍🎨

It was lovely spending time with these beautiful ladies, sharing stories, experiences, inspiration, and a little bit of creativity through art. ✨

Beyond the paintings, it was really about connecting, listening, and getting to know wonderful women who are beautiful inside and out. So grateful for the meaningful conversations, positive energy, and memories we created together. 🌸

Until the next one! 🤍

#LumaByBasma #WomenInspiringWomen #ArtAndConnection taken in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by @lumabybasma

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14 days ago

Sometimes, healing is simply being present enough to appreciate the life you’re living. ✨
A little reminder from Luma by Basma: pause, breathe, and be grateful for this moment.

#LumaByBasma #Gratitude #HealingJourney #MindfulLiving #SelfLove taken in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by @lumabybasma

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22 days ago

Make time for things that nourish your mind. Read a little, learn a little, dream a little. 📖✨

#lumabybasma #ReadingTime #MentalWellness #MindfulLiving taken in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by @lumabybasma

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A healthier, happier mind starts with a more colourful life. 🎨✨ Embracing creativity, balance, and the little moments that make life beautiful. 🌿💗

#LumaByBasma #ColourfulLife #HealthyMind #HappyMind #wellness taken in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by @lumabybasma

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Art can be a quiet language for what words cannot express. 🎨✨
A space to reflect, feel, heal, and simply be present. 🤍

Our next session is coming up! Come meet new people, share good energy, and be part of the Luma community. 🌷

✨ Save your spot — link in bio to sign up!

#lumabybasma #ArtIsTherapy #ArtAsTherapy #CreativeHealing #ExpressReflectFeel taken in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by @lumabybasma

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