InterNations - The Place for New Zealanders in Dubai

Hello to all New Zealanders in Dubai! Searching for other New Zealanders in Dubai? Looking for reliable and useful insider tips from fellow New Zealanders for example, where in Dubai can I find a New Zealand restaurant? Or where in Dubai can I find some pavlova?

Join InterNations today and become a member of our Dubai community. By becoming a member, you will join our active group of New Zealand expats, coming from all corners of New Zealand, from Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, and many more.

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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.

Suzanne Payne

Suzanne Payne

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

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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Meet fellow New Zealanders at our events in Dubai

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow New Zealanders in Dubai.

Aegean Nights in Dubai
Aegean Nights in Dubai
A vibrant gathering inspired by the soul of Greece white‑and‑blue ambiance, lively entertainment, and the warm spirit of shared tables. Join us (...) Protected content (...) for an evening of Mediterranean flavors, music, and effortless joy.
A vibrant gathering inspired by the soul of Greece white‑and‑blue ambiance, lively entertainment, and the warm spirit of shared tables. Join us (...) Protected content (...) for an evening of Mediterranean flavors, music, and effortless joy.
Sunday to Dance Latino on Floor#17
Sunday to Dance Latino on Floor#17
Lovely dancers, let's gather for an amazing Latino Night going for a new place in Trader Vic's Dubai Madinat Jumeira and enjoying the live band music and dance. We will help everyone to do it even the beginners. Please confirm your attendance by listing your name here, if you are not sure don't regi
Lovely dancers, let's gather for an amazing Latino Night going for a new place in Trader Vic's Dubai Madinat Jumeira and enjoying the live band music and dance. We will help everyone to do it even the beginners. Please confirm your attendance by listing your name here, if you are not sure don't regi
Yoga • Nature • Water • Soulful Food  -This Sat
Yoga • Nature • Water • Soulful Food -This Sat
🌿✨ BALI FEELINGs … WITHOUT LEAVING THE UAE ✨🌿 Dear community 🤍 We’d love to invite you to a truly special mini-escape — a hidden gem experience that feels like Bali, yet is just a short drive from Dubai - a different retreat style. In collaboration with (...) Protected content (...) we’re cre
🌿✨ BALI FEELINGs … WITHOUT LEAVING THE UAE ✨🌿 Dear community 🤍 We’d love to invite you to a truly special mini-escape — a hidden gem experience that feels like Bali, yet is just a short drive from Dubai - a different retreat style. In collaboration with (...) Protected content (...) we’re cre
InterNations Dubai Grand Finale 2025 @IZEL Lounge 71st Floor
Let’s wrap up the year in style! Meet us at IZEL Lounge, JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay, on Friday, 26 December from 19:00 onwards for our official InterNations indoor networking bash. This is our grand finale of 2025—an after-Christmas party packed with good vibes, great people, and your last op
Let’s wrap up the year in style! Meet us at IZEL Lounge, JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay, on Friday, 26 December from 19:00 onwards for our official InterNations indoor networking bash. This is our grand finale of 2025—an after-Christmas party packed with good vibes, great people, and your last op

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Why expats from New Zealand move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Kiwi members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? 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 the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Good Vibes Group
Good Vibes Group
Enjoying Life Group
Enjoying Life Group
Travelers Group
Travelers Group
Dance Group
Dance Group

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New Zealand Expats in Dubai Exchange Tips and Advice

InterNations is the perfect place for New Zealand expats in Dubai to find the help and resources they have been looking for. The "Global City" will soon become your new home with our InterNations community - we help you to take full advantage of your new life here!

  • Get to know Dubai’s New Zealand expats.
  • Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow New Zealanders in Dubai.
  • Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Dubai.

Mingle with Fellow New Zealanders in Dubai at Our Events and Activities

Our Dubai community is also very active offline. Our members get to enjoy a range of events and activities on monthly and weekly basis, e.g. a great dinner at Dubai’s fanciest restaurant organized by our InterNations Ambassadors, or a weekend trip to explore the UAE’s unique vibe. These events and activities are a perfect and casual way to get in touch with fellow New Zealand expats in your city and New Zealanders in the UAE. Interested? Simply sign up for membership and join the ranks of our New Zealanders living in Dubai.

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