InterNations - A Place for Portuguese in Dubai

Olá to all Portuguese in Dubai! Would you like to meet fellow Portuguese expats in Dubai? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Portuguese, e.g. where in Dubai your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get cozido à Portuguesa?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Dubai. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of Portuguese expats, hailing from Lisbon, Faro, Porto and all regions of Portugal.

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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 Portuguese 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 Portuguese in Dubai.

IWT Walk and Slow Run at JBR Beach
IWT Walk and Slow Run at JBR Beach
Hi everyone The purpose of this activity is to let you discover how to practice Japanese IWT Walk and Slow running to start the day nicely. It is a relaxing as we will walk and run bare feet between sand and water along the beach. No pressure. No running shoes needed. - 30 mns of IWT walk (3mn
Hi everyone The purpose of this activity is to let you discover how to practice Japanese IWT Walk and Slow running to start the day nicely. It is a relaxing as we will walk and run bare feet between sand and water along the beach. No pressure. No running shoes needed. - 30 mns of IWT walk (3mn
Unlimited Outdoor Wagyu BBQ+SUSHI+Sashimi + ALa Carte 100 Dishes
If you wish to attend this event, please write yourself and your guest name on the event wall to secure your seat. 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 Shall we gather at authentic Japanese restaurant with unlimited wagyu BBQ + Sushi + Sashimi + side dishes? (You can join in anytime during mentioned time) (
If you wish to attend this event, please write yourself and your guest name on the event wall to secure your seat. 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 Shall we gather at authentic Japanese restaurant with unlimited wagyu BBQ + Sushi + Sashimi + side dishes? (You can join in anytime during mentioned time) (
InterNations Dubai Official Event @ LA COCO SOCIAL
InterNations Dubai Official Event @ LA COCO SOCIAL
Dear InterNations Members, We’re thrilled to invite you to a very special edition of our Networking Event — for the first time ever at La Coco Social on the Palm Jumeirah! Welcome to La Coco Social, Palm Jumeirah’s relaxed beachside hangout for food, drinks, and good vibes. More than a restaurant,
Dear InterNations Members, We’re thrilled to invite you to a very special edition of our Networking Event — for the first time ever at La Coco Social on the Palm Jumeirah! Welcome to La Coco Social, Palm Jumeirah’s relaxed beachside hangout for food, drinks, and good vibes. More than a restaurant,
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 Portuguese expats 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 Portuguese 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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Portuguese Expats in Dubai Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, Portuguese expats in Dubai are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The "Global City" offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Dubai’s Portuguese expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Portuguese expats in Dubai.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Dubai to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Portuguese in Dubai at Our Events

Our Dubai 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 Dubai’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow Portuguese expats to discover the richest city in the world. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Portugal in your local community and meet Portuguese 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 Portuguese living in Dubai!

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