InterNations – Uniting Americans living in the UAE
Would you like to get in touch with other Americans in theu0020Unitedu0020Arabu0020Emirates? Are you in need of help and advice from your American compatriots? Or would you like to join other American expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. theu0020tinyu0020emirateu0020ofu0020Ajman?
Whether you have settled as an expat in theu0020UAE or are still living in the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations theu0020UAE offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of American expats in theu0020UAE, coming from all corners of Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America - from Newu0020Yorku0020City, over Washingtonu0020D.C. to Losu0020Angeles.
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Peter B. Krehmer
There are so many expats in the UAE, but the InterNations Dubai Ramadan dinners brought some wonderful guests together.
Suzanne Payne
Dubai is such an overwhelming mixture of tradition and modernity that I was very grateful for all the support from other expats.
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Meet other Americans at our events in the United Arab Emirates
Attend our monthly events and activities for Americans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.




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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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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.
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Find Tips and Advice on the UAE from American Expats
Of course, expat living in theu0020UAE is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Americans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Emirati way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Americans in theu0020UAE, residing in Abuu0020Dhabi, Dubai, Sharyah and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Americans in Dubai or Americans in Abuu0020Dhabi.
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America in theu0020UAE.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our theu0020UAE Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get stuffedu0020turkey in Dubai.
- Search the InterNations Places database for theu0020UAE to get information on institutions from your home country, including the American embassy.
From theu0020tinyu0020emirateu0020ofu0020Ajman to theu0020richestu0020cityu0020inu0020theu0020world, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly American expats in theu0020UAE.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Americans in the UAE
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in theu0020UAE. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Emirati shawarma, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Abuu0020Dhabi’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see theu0020beautifulu0020wildlifeu0020conservationsu0020andu0020sanctuariesu0020ofu0020Rasu0020Alu0020Khaimah as well as other beautiful landmarks in theu0020UAE.
Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hello from our Americans living in theu0020UAE!
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