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Welcome to the InterNations Expats Forum for the Emirates!

As-salām 'alaykum, and a warm welcome to the InterNations UAE expats forum! As a current or soon-to-be expat in Abu Dhabi, or any other of the Emirian expat hotspots like Dubai, you will doubtlessly have numerous questions about expat life. Become a member of our InterNations community in the UAE and find reliable tips on the successive stages of the relocation process. No matter if you’re enquiring about visa or immigration documents at the Emirian embassy, looking for expat housing in Sharyah, or would like to see the Emirian attractions, like the only 7 star hotel in the world – who knows more about such things than other expats? Our expat forums for the UAE can connect you with local expat circles.

Latest Posts in UAE Expat Forum

 UAE Expat Q&A

Re: Farsi Language Courses / Teachers

you can try Iranian club, they have Persian course for non natives. there are a couple of Irani...

Re: Tips in Dubai

Thanks all for having shared your experience! So I will continue giving tips according to the servi...

cargo/ shipping companies

Hi all, I am moving soon to Doha and I need a good reliable company for shipping my personal ite...

 UAE Town Talk

Re: NETWORKING BUT NOT NETWORKING?

Dear Ruby, We firstly must clarify that Activities that are in compliance with our Activities Gu...

Re: a 'career' in the UAE

Hello Nadia, We are the architects of our career, as long as you want and desired with all of your ...

Re: British TV in Dubai

Just thought I'd give you guys the phone number of the person in Dubai who provides this. Its 050 8...

 UAE Expat Housing

Re: sharing of apartment in Dubai Marina

Hi Natalia , I wrote you above my e-mail address and also send you a request on FB. Please s...

Re: Appartment available for rent

RENTED ALREADY ! :)))

Re: Looking for a room in shared apt

thank you Andrew

 UAE Expat Jobs

Portfolio Management Jobs

Hiii All, My wife is looking for a job in finance (portfolio management) in Dubai. She has about...

Professional Events Manager/Business Developer

Dear All, I'm thinking of moving to Dubai in Septeber and need your help with contacts who can h...

Re: Job opprtunites

Hi Steven, Let me know your email plz Azhar

 UAE Expat Marketplace

leaving city - selling furniture

queen size bed , matress , bed side drawers dhs 1,000

Re: furniture and car/Peugeot for sale

Hi Manuela I would be interested to look at the furniture. I am looking right now. regards Hank

Re: Looking for a 4X4- 2005-2006

congrats :-)

Members assist Members in the UAE Expat Forums

Our trust-based community was developed to help expatriates in the Emirates swap suggestions and advice on all expat-relevant enquiries, e.g., ʺWhich rules of etiquette should never be violated in public?ʺ or ʺWhat are the best designer outlets for a shopping spree in Dubai?ʺ. In a community that’s all about expat living in the UAE, from shawarma to Leilat al-Meiraj, the participants of the expat forum UAE can find fellow expats and internationally minded locals to receive trustworthy and up-to-date responses. On the InterNations Expat Forum for the UAE, there will always be another expat member to make life abroad easier.

From cultural etiquette to shopping: The Expat Forum UAE leaves no Question unanswered

If you require even more information on expat topics like local organisations and companies in Abu Dhabi or embassies and consulates in Dubai, you could also browse our UAE Expat Guide, another useful resource in addition to the expat forums. Moreover, in our World Forum you can talk about international politics, challenges for expat spouses, intercultural competence and other general expat issues. However, for expat assistance on all local matters - from cultural etiquette to shopping - just join the InterNations UAE expat forums.

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