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If there was ever a venue that couldn’t be recreated, it was BARBARY.

It didn’t follow trends.
It didn’t copy anyone.
It created a feeling.

I had the privilege of being part of the opening and to this day, I don’t think Dubai has seen another place quite like it.

Joey Ghazal once said that every concept should be “immersive” and that guests should be taken “on a joyride through the concept.” Barbary was exactly that. A JOYRIDE!

The interiors were extraordinary, a collaboration between Joey and Eddie Ghazal, through Fighterbrands.

Nothing felt accidental.
Every detail, from the parquet floors and velvet curtains to the chandeliers and lighting, created a mood that was nostalgic, seductive and unlike anything else in the city.
It wasn’t just beautiful, it belonged there.

Then there was the music.

Long before everyone was talking about disco, Barbary gave Dubai Nu Disco, Disco House and Electro Disco. It became the soundtrack of the venue and, in many ways, the soundtrack of an era.

But what made Barbary unforgettable wasn’t the cocktails or the décor.

It was the people.

The creatives. The hospitality crowd. The regulars.

The good, the gays, the bad and the ugly. Everyone belonged.

It reminded me of London before phones took over our lives. Nobody cared about creating content because everyone was too busy creating memories.

You danced.

You laughed.

You met strangers who became friends.

You stayed for one drink and somehow left at closing.

That’s what great hospitality does.

It makes people feel something.

Some restaurants are successful.

Some bars become famous.

But only a handful become part of a city’s culture.

For me, Barbary will always be one of them.

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No boring Mondays with 2 years old 🙃

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Sharing our love for Michael Jackson 🤍
Watching our little one enjoy it… just beautiful ✨

#michaeljacksonforever

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Happy birthday to @marshallsounds 🎂

Human with a big heart, a wild sense of humor, and hands that somehow turn ideas into art. Life with you is never boring — always a little louder, a little funnier, and a lot more colorful.

Love you. Always. ❤️

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In love with ballet already 🤍

#babyballerina

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Wildlife observing wildlife 🦒

#familytime

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Rain outside, cozy magic inside ✨Our little tradition turns two 🎄

#festiveseason #familytime #dubailife

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Representing @badibangaofficial in these streets. The shorts are 🔥🔥🔥. My brother @oscar_badibanga delivers the goods as usual.

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Officially 2 years, a thousand moments, and one real love — ours. Through every high and low, you’ve been my constant, my home, and my safe place. I’m so grateful for the life we’re building together and the love that only grows stronger with time ❤️

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Kraków today, who knows where tomorrow 😎

#europe #krakow #summer2025

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Testing new toys in the lab. Loads of FUN!!

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Amazing night alongside @peggygou_ for @sohogardenfestival at @expocitydubai A Big Thank you to all for the incredible energy and support! #musicistheanswer🎶🎵❤️

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