- Peter B. Krehmer
There are so many expats in the UAE, but the InterNations Dubai Ramadan dinners brought some wonderful guests together.
InterNations – Uniting Swedes living in the UAE
Would you like to get in touch with other Swedes in the United Arab Emirates? Are you in need of help and advice from your Swedish compatriots? Or would you like to join other Swedish 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 Sweden 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 Swedish expats in the UAE, coming from all corners of Sweden - from Goteborg, over Stockholm to Uppsala.
Meet other Swedes at our events in the United Arab Emirates
Attend our monthly events and activities for Swedes expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other Swedes at our events?
Meet other Swedes in the United Arab Emirates
Our Global Partners
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 Swedes to share your hobbies with
Find Tips and Advice on the UAE from Swedish 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 Swedes 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 Swedes in the UAE, residing in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharyah and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Swedes in Dubai or Swedes in Abu Dhabi.
If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Swedish 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 Sweden 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 köttbullar in Dubai.
- Search the InterNations Places database for the UAE to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Swedish embassy.
From the tiny emirate of Ajman to the richest city in the world, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Swedish expats in the UAE.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Swedes 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 Sweden and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hallå from our Swedes living in the UAE!
- 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.
