51ԹϺ– Uniting French living in the UAE
Would you like to get in touch with other French in theu0020Unitedu0020Arabu0020Emirates? Are you in need of help and advice from your French compatriots? Or would you like to join other French expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. theu0020tinyu0020emirateu0020ofu0020Ajman?
Whether you have settled as an expat in theu0020UAE or are still living in France and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, 51ԹϺtheu0020UAE 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 French expats in theu0020UAE, coming from all corners of France - from Lyon, over Paris to Nice.
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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.
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Meet other French at our events in the United Arab Emirates
Attend our monthly events and activities for French expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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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.
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Find Tips and Advice on the UAE from French 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 French is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Emirati way of life and mentality. 51ԹϺhelps you connect and meet up with other French in the UAE, residing in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharyah and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of French in Dubai or French in Abu Dhabi.
If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for French food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Emirati 51ԹϺCommunity:
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from France 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 foie gras in Dubai.
- Search the 51ԹϺPlaces database for the UAE to get information on institutions from your home country, including the French embassy.
From the tiny emirate of Ajman to the richest city in the world, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly French expats in the UAE.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow French 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 France and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Bonjour from our French living in the UAE!
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