InterNations - The Place for South Africans in Dubai

Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo to all South Africans in Dubai! Searching for other South Africans in Dubai? Looking for reliable and useful insider tips from fellow South Africans for example, where in Dubai can I find a South African restaurant? Or where in Dubai can I find some bobotie?

Join InterNations today and become a member of our Dubai community. By becoming a member, you will join our active group of South African expats, coming from all corners of South Africa, from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, 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 South Africans 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 South Africans in Dubai.

Business Talk: Final Edition 2025!
Business Talk: Final Edition 2025!
Join us for “Business Talk: Final Edition 2025” to network with investors, entrepreneurs & professionals who can help boost your business. An exclusive yet friendly platform for business expats to: • Expand their circles • Exchange ideas, and • Explore collaborations Business Boosters Networkin
Join us for “Business Talk: Final Edition 2025” to network with investors, entrepreneurs & professionals who can help boost your business. An exclusive yet friendly platform for business expats to: • Expand their circles • Exchange ideas, and • Explore collaborations Business Boosters Networkin
InterNations Dubai Official Event @ Atelier M Rooftop-Pier 7
The Atelier M Lounge is like its cocktails, a synonym for unique elegance and style designed with passion and love! It 's the perfect drink to celebrate with someone very special, only in Atelier M. (Elevator in Pier 7 building up to 7M) Sign up soon, guest list closes by 14:00 on the event date!
The Atelier M Lounge is like its cocktails, a synonym for unique elegance and style designed with passion and love! It 's the perfect drink to celebrate with someone very special, only in Atelier M. (Elevator in Pier 7 building up to 7M) Sign up soon, guest list closes by 14:00 on the event date!
Official Group Launch!  Talk over Tapas in Spanish Restaurant!
🥳Let's celebrate the launch of the Dubai Spanish Culture Group in the oldest Spanish restaurant in the UAE! Meet the Consul, Mr. Rodrigo, who is a Guatemalan-born Spaniard, and get to know other members who share your love for all things Spanish! We'll be talking about what Hispanic culture is al
🥳Let's celebrate the launch of the Dubai Spanish Culture Group in the oldest Spanish restaurant in the UAE! Meet the Consul, Mr. Rodrigo, who is a Guatemalan-born Spaniard, and get to know other members who share your love for all things Spanish! We'll be talking about what Hispanic culture is al
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,

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Why South African 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 South African 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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South African Expats in Dubai Exchange Tips and Advice

InterNations is the perfect place for South African 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 South African expats.
  • Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow South Africans in Dubai.
  • Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Dubai.

Mingle with Fellow South Africans 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 South African expats in your city and South Africans in the UAE. Interested? Simply sign up for membership and join the ranks of our South Africans living in Dubai.

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