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Peter B. Krehmer

Living in UAE | from Switzerland

"There are so many expats in the UAE, but the InterNations Dubai Ramadan dinners brought some wonderful guests together. "

Suzanne Payne

Living in UAE | from Great Britain

"Dubai is such an overwhelming mixture of tradition and modernity that I was very grateful for all the support from other expats. "

InterNations - a community of trust

InterNations - a trusted Network for Dutch in the UAE

  • 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 Dutch Expatriates in the UAE!

InterNations – Connecting Dutch living in UAE

Are you looking for fellow Dutch in the UAE? Do you need advice and tips from your Dutch countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Dutch 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 the Netherlands 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 Dutch expats in the Emirates, planting their roots across the Netherlands - from North Brabant, over Zuuid Holland to Drenthe.

Fellow Dutch in the UAE

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Receive Information and Tips about the UAE from Dutch Expats

Obviously, expat life in the UAE is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with Dutch 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 Dutch in the UAE, living in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharyah and many other places across the country. Just visit our network of Dutch in Abu Dhabi or Dutch in Dubai.

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

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from the Netherlands or Dutch-speaking expats in the UAE.
  • Receive and share advice in our UAE Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a Dutch-speaking nanny for your kids or where to shop for Leyden cheese and Frisian sugarbread in Abu Dhabi.
  • Browse the InterNations Expat Guide for the UAE to find institutions like the local Hollandse Club or the nearest Dutch embassy.

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

Take part in various Expat Activities to meet fellow Dutch 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 Dutch 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 the Netherlandsand 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 Welkom from our Dutch 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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