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My name is Abby. I moved to Dubai in February from Manchester, UK with my husband. I have four children x

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Hello, I am originally from the north of England and have been living in the channel isles for the past few years. My hobbies are competitive dog showing, films, art and breadmaking. I do also like...

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Hi! I'm Menna and I'm from Egypt - I live my life between Egypt and Dubai. I've been and expat for 3 years now and I love painting and teaching. One fun fact is that I lost 8 stones last week in a whole body transformation. I work as a teacher and I love designing resources for other teachers to use. I publish all my created resources at Twinkl https://www.twinkl.com.eg/. I have loads of friends from all Arabic countries and I'm a work addict! :D

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Hello :) I'm from Egypt, living between Cairo and Dubai. I love everything food and travel (when we could travel!), and I am taking this love of food into making a career shift to the nutrition field :)

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Hello, I am originally from the north of England and have been living in the channel isles for the past few years. My hobbies are competitive dog showing, films, art and breadmaking. I do also like learning about lots of different things but feel I never have enough time to do this! I heard about ExpatWoman through a job recruitment agent who suggested I check it out in order make my decision on the big move. Random fact.........I have been teaching myself Swedish for the past 4 years, although I haven't got very far!!

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Hii my name is Jasim i am living in UAE since 2003 with my parents i born in kuwait.But mostly i have lived my life in UAE and really love this place and its culture and people. i am from India i am 33 yr old divorced 2 years ago. I finished my graduation in UAE.i live in sharjah i have been expat more than 19 years. hobbies i enjoy everything but i cannot specify jus one there are so many here are few i love to make new friends,reading books,learning about new technologies and vehicles, i am founder and managing director of an e commerce website.i would Really love to get suggestion and feedbacks if anyone will be interested in discussing for my e commerce website you all are welcome :))) i found expat women from a google searching a topic to discuss about complaints .

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Florida dental clinic its in shj i have heard my friends its a good place and effordable.

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Hello can anyone recommend me a good Chinese restaurant?

hi! im 20, im in Dubai every year and just looking to make friends! a great shop for laces and fabrics is VASHU Trading in Meena Bazar , Burdubai. :)

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Hi. My name is Raveena. I just moved to Dubai from Singapore last month after my wedding. Living in meadows here. Would love to meet new people. Interested in crafting and movies.

Hi, My name is Anna. My husband and I recently moved to Dubai 3 months ago from Poland. We live in Al Furjan, Dubai. It would be wonderful to meet for morning coffee, walking or exploring Dubai

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Hello everyone. My name is Anna. My husband and I recently moved to Dubai 3 months ago from Poland. We live in Al Furjan, Dubai. It would be wonderful to meet women with and without children over morning coffee, walking or exploring Dubai. I am interested in traveling, photography, so I could meet and take pictures of you or your children for free, without any obligations. Briefly about me: I am 37 years old and in Poland I worked as a Financial Analyst.

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Hi to all here, I m so excited to be part of these forum. I m a native emirate & lives in Sharjah since 2014 when I get married. I m a freelance graphics designer working for home. I love to travel. In 2019, I traveled India, Indonesia. But when pandemic hit since then I didn't went anywhere. I also love cooking delicious recipes Bcoz I m foodie too. I m just joined bcoz this forum is totally devoted for women. So, I think that to join.

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Hi hazeltus hope your enjoying the environment and good nature of Dubai. Just keep enjoying the good features it has cuz it's really a place to chill.

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Hi sorry I did fill out something on the forum but happy to re-do Im in Dubai and lived in South Africa for many years but moved here early 2020's. I love walks, dancing and food A random fac...

Hi hazeltus hope your enjoying the environment and good nature of Dubai. Just keep enjoying the good features it has cuz it's really a place to chill.

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Hi sorry I did fill out something on the forum but happy to re-do Im in Dubai and lived in South Africa for many years but moved here early 2020's. I love walks, dancing and food A random fact? Oh wow - cant think of anything really - how about singing in the car ha ha ha My new friends told me about your website:)

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Hi all excited to be part of the group! Please can anyone advise on the best International movers from Dubai to Brisbane Australia - My sister is doing the big stretch and there are just so many horror stories out there !

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I am Hen, from Philippines living in Dubai for 5 years. Hobbies is singing. Interest in making business. I find expat woman very helpful with regards to the question that no one can answer for us, it like helping each other. One random fact about me, I am extrovert.

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Hi, I'm Micah. I'm a writer and creator in Social Media. Looking to learn tips for career growth as well as share mine with anyone who needs/wants it. :)

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Hi Julia You should go with Mr Muhammad(0506761470) he is excellent in his services I have worked with him for almost 3 years and liked his services very much, I hope you will also like his service...

Thanks Ana I would definitely like to meet him and use him for my appartment curtains. Thanks for your reference MR Muhammad 0506761470

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Hi I am Julia and I have recently moved to JBR and I want to make curtains and blinds for my appartment? Any recommendations.

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Hi I am Julia and I have recently moved to JBR and I want to make curtains and blinds for my appartment? Any recommendations.

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Hi. My name is Raveena. I just moved to Dubai from Singapore last month after my wedding. Living in meadows here. Would love to meet new people. Interested in crafting and movies.

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Singapore Singapore 5 yrs Shopping Online I love shopping and traveling.

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Hi everyone, my name is Amna and I am a qualified primary school teacher from Manchester. I would like to move to and teach in Dubai with my family. I would love to connect with and seek advice from people who have made the leap. I’m a new mum to two twin boys who would be just under 2 by the time we consider coming out. I found expat woman through a google search and came across your wonderful community.

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Hi everyone I’m Jess just on the search for a home here in dubai with my husband snd 14 month old little boy Rumi . Would love any advice on nursery and good toddler classes . Would be great to meet like mums for play dates snd a good glass of wine.

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I am Ephraim Ibrahim Inoni, Leaving in cameroon at the moment but wishing to moved over to Dubai and open a new company ,so i am an investor....I will be in dubai next week to step up any profitable business investment possibilities.

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hi, my name is bushra. i am from Pakistan living in Dubai for the past 3 years. i am a dentist by profession but cannot work as my clinical experience is not enough to apply for DHA exam. Have been trying to explore new options to somehow make myself a bit more productive but its of no use esp with the pandemic. Have no friends or family or kids to occupy my mind so i try to keep my self busy doing painting, writing and reading. i found out about this group just now when i typed "extremely bored wife in dubai" its the first thing that came so here i am =) as for the random fact, i am a talkative person

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Hi, I'm Rachel John. I work as a Business Analyst. I have been born and brought up here in Dubai. I would like to explore more about the world, people, meeting new people, participate in interesting discussions and so on. I am here with my family. Looking at different ways to explore more.

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Hi, I’m a 24 year old. I’m an IT professional. Currently, we are living in Mirdif Dubai, which I find really great. I have my family with me. I am excited to explore new places, people, destinations, new tastes and so on.

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Hi, I’m a 31 year old mum of two. I’m a makeup artist. We spend half our time in the UK/Surrey and half our time in UAE/Dubai. Currently we are living in Town Square, which I find really great. I have two girls age 8 and 6. Home schooling at the moment!! Would be lovely to meet some other mums with children of the same age.

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Hi I'm Naqiyah. I work as a freelance architect . I have been born and brought up here in Dubai. I teach perspective sketching for interior design students and architects . I also give 6 day workshops ( like a crash course ) in architecture . Unfortunately I have been a little unlucky on the job front. If anyone has any links for architectural jobs please send them through :)

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