InterNations – Uniting Germans living in the UAE

Would you like to get in touch with other Germans in theu0020Unitedu0020Arabu0020Emirates? Are you in need of help and advice from your German compatriots? Or would you like to join other German 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 Germany 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 German expats in theu0020UAE, coming from all corners of Germany - from Hamburg, over Berlin to Munich.

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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 other Germans at our events in the United Arab Emirates

Attend our monthly events and activities for Germans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

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🌿✨ 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
Learn Arabic in 45 Minutes - All Basics Every Beginner Needs
New joiners are welcome! We will meet at a high-end Café in Downtown I'm looking forward to meeting you all soon. Again, it was a successful meeting last session! This activity will focus on learning basic Arabic.
New joiners are welcome! We will meet at a high-end Café in Downtown I'm looking forward to meeting you all soon. Again, it was a successful meeting last session! This activity will focus on learning basic Arabic.
Abu Dhabi Social Mixer
Abu Dhabi Social Mixer
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 German 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 German 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.

Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group
Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group
Film Lovers Group
Film Lovers Group
Good Vibes Group
Good Vibes Group

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Find Tips and Advice on the UAE from German Expats

Of course, expat living in the UAE is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Germans 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 Germans in the UAE, residing in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharyah and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Germans in Dubai or Germans in Abu Dhabi.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for German food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Emirati InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Germany in the UAE.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our the UAE Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get roast pork with Knödel in Dubai.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for the UAE to get information on institutions from your home country, including the German embassy.

From the tiny emirate of Ajman to the richest city in the world, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly German expats in the UAE.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Germans in the UAE

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in the UAE. 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 Abu Dhabi’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the beautiful wildlife conservations and sanctuaries of Ras Al Khaimah as well as other beautiful landmarks in the UAE.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Germany and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Grüß Gott from our Germans living in the UAE!

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