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Looking for British Expats in Dubai?

  • Meet Brits in Dubai

  • Get information in our Dubai guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Dubai

  • Peter B. Krehmer

    There are so many expats in the UAE, but the InterNations Dubai Ramadan dinners brought some wonderful guests together.

InterNations - A Place for Brits in Dubai

Hello to all Brits in Dubai! Would you like to meet fellow British expats in Dubai? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Brits, e.g. where in Dubai your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get roast beef?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Dubai. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of British expats, hailing from London, Cardiff, Glasgow and all regions of the UK.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Meet fellow Brits 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 Brits in Dubai.

Apr 18, 2025, 4:00 PM
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Join us for volunteering opportunities and help saving the marine environment
We are thrilled to invite you for the first time to the brand new IZEL Lounge at JW Marriott Marquis in Business Bay on Friday, 18th April, from 19:00 onwards for our official InterNations indoor netw
Our Newcomers' Events are the perfect opportunity for you to meet new people, and explore what InterNations is all about. So whether you are new to Dubai and/or new to InterNations come and join us fo
We’re excited to invite you to our next networking event at "Seven Sisters" (JW Marriott Marquis) on 24th April 2025. Nestling beside the Dubai Canal, Seven Sisters has it all; live DJs, live bands,

Want to meet other Brits at our events?

Why British 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 British members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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    From United Kingdom, living in Dubai
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    From United Kingdom, living in Dubai
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    From United Kingdom, living in Dubai
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    From United Kingdom, living in Dubai
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    From United Kingdom, living in Dubai

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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.

Find other Brits to share your hobbies with

British Expats in Dubai Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, British expats in Dubai are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The "Global City" offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Dubai’s British expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow British expats in Dubai.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Dubai to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Brits in Dubai at Our Events

Our Dubai community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Dubai’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow British expats to discover the richest city in the world. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from United Kingdom in your local community and meet Brits in the UAE in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Brits living in Dubai!

  • 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.

Our Global Partners

British expats in the United Arab Emirates

Like-Minded Expats in Dubai