Wohoo! Its raining ‘Friends’ in Dubai. Friends fans, head over to Dubai fountain next week and you have a lovely surprise awaiting you. The famous theme tune is making its debut at Dubai Mall’s Fountain and we can’t keep calm. Sung by the American duo The Rembrandts, the sitcom’s song is as famous as the series itself. Friends premiered in September 1994 and ended in May 2004. The song was the group’s first single and had an instant fan following. And now, the famous number will be played at the Dubai Fountain. Who’s heading there already?
What’s It?
Marking the show’s 25th anniversary, the famous Friends’ theme song will be played at the Dubai Fountain on 22 September. We see you making a note already! The show is scheduled only for a day and you can catch it at 8.30pm or 9.30pm. The song made it to the US Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart, and also enjoyed commercial success in Canada.
Even though the show ended in 2004, Netflix acquired rights to have the show on their platform for about $100 million a while ago.
Meanwhile, in case you didn’t know the iconic Friends’ couch is coming to the Burj Khalifa. To commemorate the silver anniversary on the 22nd of this month, 30 replicas of the popular couch will be exhibited at prominent locations around the world. Burj Khalifa, Dubai is one of the locations and we could not BE more excited about this. Warner Bros Television Group has made this happen with pop-up displays around the world, from New York to the Tower Bridge of London, and finally the Burj Khalifá in Dubai.
What Else?
That’s not all! UAE has taken the Friends’ addiction to a whole new level and we even have a Friends’ inspired coffee shop in Dubai. Nestled in Al Fahidi, the shop is named Cross Cultural Perks and is open 24/7. The venue promises a comfortable, friendly- vibe, much like the one you see in the sitcom. The menu boasts a range of sandwiches, salads, burgers, and pies. In addition, you can also lay your hands on Indian and Asian delicacies, as well as Emirati signatures made with camel meat.
Well, need we say more? This is just ‘Where Friends’ come to meet’!