InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Abu Dhabi

Hello to all Americans in Abu Dhabi! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Abu Dhabi? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Abu Dhabi which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for stuffed turkey?

If you're wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Abu Dhabi, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

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Antoine Mariaux

Antoine Mariaux

Thanks to InterNations, I've received very useful tips about the Emirates and expat life in Abu Dhabi.

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.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Connect at Our Events in Abu Dhabi

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Abu Dhabi. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Abu Dhabi. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Abu Dhabi.

InterNations Abu Dhabi Festive Event St Regis Bar Library
Due to the rainy & windy weather forecast, we’re moving our festive gathering indoors to ensure everyone’s comfort. 📍 NEW VENUE: The Library Bar, St. Regis Abu Dhabi – Ground Floor, Corniche ✨ Event Highlights: 📅Thu, 18 December 2025 | 18:00 – Close • 🍹 Complimentary festive mocktail (register
Due to the rainy & windy weather forecast, we’re moving our festive gathering indoors to ensure everyone’s comfort. 📍 NEW VENUE: The Library Bar, St. Regis Abu Dhabi – Ground Floor, Corniche ✨ Event Highlights: 📅Thu, 18 December 2025 | 18:00 – Close • 🍹 Complimentary festive mocktail (register
Pre-Christmas Friday Drinks Gathering
Pre-Christmas Friday Drinks Gathering
Abu Dhabi Social Mixer
Abu Dhabi Social Mixer
Welcome the New Year With a Rooftop Brunch!
Welcome the New Year With a Rooftop Brunch!

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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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Our Global Partners

Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

"An island in the Persian Gulf, though the city has now sprawled across to the mainland as well, Abu Dhabi can be a great place for expats, especially with the InterNations community helping you to make the most of your experience!

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Abu Dhabi? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in Abu Dhabi’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the capital of the United Arab Emirates has to offer, from the five-star Emirates Palace, a palace-like hotel with a private marina to Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the UAE’s largest mosque and an architectural marvel, and much more."

Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group
Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group
Film Lovers Group
Film Lovers Group

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Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Abu Dhabi and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Abu Dhabi.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Abu Dhabi and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Abu Dhabi Community today!

Mix and Mingle with Americans in Abu Dhabi at Our Events

Our Abu Dhabi community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Abu Dhabi’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow American expats to discover the richest city in the world. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from the United States of America in your local community and meet Americans in the UAE in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Americans living in Abu Dhabi!

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