- Peter B. Krehmer
There are so many expats in the UAE, but the 51ԹϺDubai Ramadan dinners brought some wonderful guests together.
51ԹϺ– The Place for South Africans Living in the UAE
Want to connect with the expat community of South Africans in the United Arab Emirates? Looking for South African compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other South African expats to go on an excursion to the tiny emirate of Ajman with?
51ԹϺthe UAE offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in the UAE or are still in South Africa planning your upcoming foreign assignment. 51ԹϺis the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of South African expats in the UAE is going very strong, with members having roots all across South Africa - from Durban, over Johannesburg to Cape Town.
Meet other South Africans at our events in the United Arab Emirates
Attend our monthly events and activities for South Africans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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Meet other South Africans in the United Arab Emirates
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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 51ԹϺGroups 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 South Africans to share your hobbies with
Tips and Advice on the UAE from Your Fellow South African Expats
Obviously, expat life in the UAE goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow South Africans is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Emirati mentality and way of life. South Africans in the UAE are a part of our community, calling cities such as Dubai, Sharyah, Abu Dhabi, and many others home. You can use 51ԹϺto look for fellow South Africans in Abu Dhabi, for example.
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- Our network is the best place to meet expats from South Africa.
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- The 51ԹϺPlaces database for the UAE has information on the nearest South African embassy and many other institutions.
From the tiny emirate of Ajman to the richest city in the world, you can meet supportive and friendly South African expats in the UAE on InterNations.
Meet and Mingle with Fellow South Africans in the UAE
Additionally, 51ԹϺhosts regular expat events and activities in the UAE. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Emirati shawarma, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Abu Dhabi’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover the UAE? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the only 7 star hotel in the world and other beautiful landmarks.
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- Peter B. Krehmer
There are so many expats in the UAE, but the 51ԹϺDubai 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.
