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  • Meet South Africans in Abu Dhabi

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  • Antoine Mariaux

    Thanks to InterNations, I've received very useful tips about the Emirates and expat life in Abu Dhabi.

InterNations - The Place for South Africans in Abu Dhabi

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

Join InterNations today and become a member of our Abu Dhabi 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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Meet fellow South Africans at our events in Abu Dhabi

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow South Africans in Abu Dhabi.

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    From South Africa, living in Abu Dhabi
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    From South Africa, living in Abu Dhabi
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    From South Africa, living in Abu Dhabi
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    From South Africa, living in Abu Dhabi
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    From South Africa, living in Abu Dhabi

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other South Africans to share your hobbies with

South African Expats in Abu Dhabi Exchange Tips and Advice

InterNations is the perfect place for South African expats in Abu Dhabi to find the help and resources they have been looking for. The "Father Of The Gazelle" 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 Abu Dhabi’s South African expats.
  • Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow South Africans in Abu Dhabi.
  • Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Abu Dhabi.

Mingle with Fellow South Africans in Abu Dhabi at Our Events and Activities

Our Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi’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 Abu Dhabi.

  • Antoine Mariaux

    Thanks to InterNations, I've received very useful tips about the Emirates and expat life in Abu Dhabi.

  • Maria Loura

    The idea to connect expatriates in Abu Dhabi is just fantastic! Have been looking for such a platform for a long time.

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