InterNations – Uniting Irish living in the UAE

Would you like to get in touch with other Irish in the United Arab Emirates? Are you in need of help and advice from your Irish compatriots? Or would you like to join other Irish expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the tiny emirate of Ajman?

Whether you have settled as an expat in the UAE or are still living in Ireland and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations the UAE 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 Irish expats in the UAE, coming from all corners of Ireland - from Cork, over Dublin to Limerick.

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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 Irish at our events in the United Arab Emirates

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

Emotional Fitness: Stay Balanced, Aware, and Responsive
Join us for an engaging business networking evening focused on Emotional Fitness, the inner strength that helps us handle pressure, manage emotions, and respond to life with more clarity. Through an open coffee-table discussion, we’ll explore: - How emotional fitness supports personal and professio
Join us for an engaging business networking evening focused on Emotional Fitness, the inner strength that helps us handle pressure, manage emotions, and respond to life with more clarity. Through an open coffee-table discussion, we’ll explore: - How emotional fitness supports personal and professio
InterNations Dubai Official Event @ THREE CUTS STEAKHOUSE & BAR
Three Cuts is a new dining destination blending laid-back elegance with a touch of old-school design on the Rooftop of Nakheel Mall, Palm Jumeirah. The carefully curated one-page menu aims to simplify dining while taking you back to the Golden Basics. The steakhouse focuses on Three Cuts of Meat:
Three Cuts is a new dining destination blending laid-back elegance with a touch of old-school design on the Rooftop of Nakheel Mall, Palm Jumeirah. The carefully curated one-page menu aims to simplify dining while taking you back to the Golden Basics. The steakhouse focuses on Three Cuts of Meat:
Sushi Dinner
Sushi Dinner
Sunset & Connections: an Exclusive Evening in RAK
Hey RAK Crew! Are you ready to trade the daily grind for a view that actually matches your ambitions? I’m thrilled to invite you to a special community gathering at the renowned Breeze Bar. Why Join Us? ( Pls, must write down your name in the comment section to confirm attendance) As a freelance
Hey RAK Crew! Are you ready to trade the daily grind for a view that actually matches your ambitions? I’m thrilled to invite you to a special community gathering at the renowned Breeze Bar. Why Join Us? ( Pls, must write down your name in the comment section to confirm attendance) As a freelance

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Why Irish 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 Irish 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 Irish 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 Irish 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 Irish in the UAE, residing in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharyah and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Irish in Dubai or Irish in Abu Dhabi.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Irish 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 Ireland 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 Irish stew in Dubai.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for the UAE to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Irish embassy.

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

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Irish 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 Ireland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Dia duit from our Irish living in the UAE!

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