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InterNations is a private community of trust and confidence, present in the UAE and 180 countries worldwide. Data security and privacy are our top priorities.

Therefore membership is by invitation-only: You need to be invited to become a member.

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InterNations - a trusted Network for Canadians in the UAE

Community of trust
  • Join our community and get to know members of UAE’s vibrant expat community
  • Receive reliable information and exchange insider tips about the Emirian expat living
  • Meet fellow expatriates at top InterNations events in Abu Dhabi, Sharyah and many other regions

Meet Canadian Expatriates in the UAE!

    • Maria Loura
    • Maria Loura 
    • "The idea to connect expatriates in Abu Dhabi is just fantastic! Have been looking for such a platform for a long time."
    • Peter B. Krehmer
    • Peter B. Krehmer 
    • "There are so many expats in the UAE, but the InterNations Dubai Ramadan dinners brought some wonderful guests together."

InterNations – Connecting Canadians living in UAE

Are you looking for fellow Canadians in the UAE? Do you need advice and tips from your Canadian countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Canadian expats to discover attractions like the only 7 star hotel in the world together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in the UAE or still residing at home in Canada to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations UAE provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a sizable number of Canadian expats in the Emirates, planting their roots across Canada - from Alberta, over New Brunswick to British Columbia.

Fellow Canadians in the UAE

Receive Information and Tips about the UAE from Canadian Expats

Obviously, expat life in the UAE is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with Canadian compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience to get accustomed to the Emirian culture and people. InterNations helps you to get to know and exchange with other Canadians in the UAE, living in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharyah and many other places across the country. Just visit our network of Canadians in Abu Dhabi or Canadians in Dubai.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your Canadian mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Canadian food or chatting about Canucks' latest match, join the Emirian InterNations Community:

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Canada or English or French-speaking expats in the UAE.
  • Receive and share advice in our UAE Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a English or French-speaking nanny for your kids or where to shop for maple syrup and cranapple relish in Abu Dhabi.
  • Browse the InterNations Expat Guide for the UAE to find institutions like the local Canada Club or the nearest Canadian embassy.

From the richest city in the world to the tiny emirate of Ajman, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Canadian expats in UAE.

Take part in various Expat Activities to meet fellow Canadians in the UAE

In addition, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and excursions taking place in the UAE. Activities cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Emirian shawarma, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Abu Dhabi’s top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip together with our group of Canadians in RAK to visit the beautiful wildlife conservations and sanctuaries of Ras Al Khaimah and other impressive landmarks across the UAE.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Canadaand around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Simply request your personal invitation to become a member and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Welcome from our Canadians living in the UAE!

InterNations Members at a Glance
  • 87% of members have university degree
  • Members are 30 to 60 years old (average: 38)
  • Members come from 179 countries
  • 53% expat women
  • 47% expat men
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