Expat Social Groups and Clubs in the UAE
Moving to Dubai can see you missing clubs, groups and hobbies but never fear we have a great big list here of lots of groups for you to join whether they are expat country based or hobby based- there is bound to be a club for you!
Joining a club or a society can seem a bit scary at first but don't forget everyone was new once. To make the most of your expat life in Dubai it is important to keep some familiar things around you- whether it's people from your home country, traditions from your home country or a hobby like singing or dancing or playing in a football or sports league once a week. All of these things will help you to settle in more and put donw some expat roots.
American Women's Association
Social group for American women with weekly meet ups and guest speakers, trips away and information about living in Dubai.
Email: awa_of_dubai@yahoo.com
ACBL ( American Contract Bridge League )
Registered bridge group and play every Monday and Wednesday morning at 9.30am at Holiday Inn Barsha.
Email: yazziyusuf@gmail.com
Arabian Ranches Ladies
A popular group for ladies living in Arabian Ranches
Email: ranches.ladies@gmail.com
Australian New Zealand Association (ANZA)
Group support for Australians and New Zealanders living in the UAE
Email: avalon@emirates.net.ae
Tel: 050 458 0495/ 04 282 8546
Belle Voci Vocal Ensemble
A-cappella group of ladies working on pieces from multiple genres and decades. Harmonies are created by our members making each song unique to our group. Weekly rehearsals are fairly informal, with an emphasis on enjoying the music in a friendly environment; performances in the past have attracted very favourable reviews.
Contact: bellevocigroup@gmail.com or Facebook at Belle Voci Vocal Ensemble
Belgolux UAE
The Belgian and Luxembourg Association in the Emirates
Email: dubai@belgoluxuae.be
British Business Group (BBG)
Group promoting trade between the UK and the UAE
Email:events@bbgdubai.com
Dubai Caledonian Society
Promoting the culture of Scots in Dubai and UAE
Email: secretary@dubaicaledoniansociety.com
Tel: 055 6613615
Dubai Chamber Choir
Delivers high standard of choral education and performance
Email: dubaichamberchoir@yahoo.co.uk
Dubai Drama Group
For drama enthusiasts in Dubai- performing for over 25 years!
Email: info@dubaidramagroup.com
Dubai Irish Society
Established in 1974, promote and support Irish culture and the Irish community in Dubai
Dubai Roadsters
Group of cyclists who meet in Dubai. Every Sunday & Tuesday -7pm and Friday - 6am
Email: info@wbs.ae
Dubai St. George's Society
Society formed in 1970s for English expats living in Dubai
Email: events@dsgs.org
Dubai Singers
Group of music lovers entertaining to all nationalities in Dubai
Email: dubaisingers@gmail.com
Dubai Welsh Society
Society to foster social community for Welsh people living and working in Dubai
Email: llindsey@dubaiwelshsociety.com
Dubai Women’s Football Association
Group to develop women’s football in Dubai
Email: dubaiwf@hotmail.com
Dubai Ladies Book Club
Ladies book club that meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month, from 10am - noon.
Anyone wishing to enquire about The Club can now e-mail clincz@hotmail.com
German Emirates Club
German Emirates Club is the exclusive club for all German speaking expatriates residing in the UAE.
German Women's Club
Monthly meeting every first Sunday of the month at 10am
Email: info@frauenkreis-dubai.de
International Business Women's Group in Dubai
Lunch meetings every second Monday of the month & Breakfast meetings every last Monday of the month.
Email: ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
Italian Association Dubai
The Associazione Italiana Dubai encourages, supports and organizes events and activities about Italian culture, including Italian language, art, music, literature. They organise get togethers, excursions, dinners, and many other social events to keep all the Italian community close to the Italian flag.
Website: www.aidubai.org
Email: associazione@aidubai.org
Jebel Ali Sailing Club
Lessons in sailing, kayaking and windsurfing
Norwegian Business Group
Norwegian related activities for companies and individuals living and working in Dubai
Email: admin@nbguae.com
Riding for the Disabled Association of Dubai (RDAD)
Riding school for the disabled
Email: lessons@rdad.ae
World Wide Fund for Nature
Involved in conservation projects in the UAE
Email: info@ewswwf.ae
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