Moving to a new country and leaving family and friends behind can be daunting, but rest assured here in Dubai there is a great community of expats all in the same boat! To help take the stress out of the idea of making new friends, we’ve got some ways below to get you socialising.

Dubai is a melting pot of activity and can sometimes feel hugely overwhelming with trying to find something ‘to do’ as there is so much choice! There are groups and meet-ups for all types of activities, from book clubs and crochet to paddle boarding and team sports. Here are some ways to get you started:

BRITISH MUMS EVENTS

Join us at a British Mums event!  We host a range of eventsevery week, from ‘new to Dubai’ and new mums breakfasts tohealth & wellness sessions and monthly workouts. There isalways something for every interest! Keep an eye out on our upcoming events page to find something that you’d like to attend.

BRITISH MUMS FACEBOOK GROUP

Head over to our Dubai Facebook group where you can post questions and ask advice from 20k other British mums. If you’re looking for a playdate for your little one or a coffee catch up for yourself, there’s lots of mums who are also looking for the same thing.

BRITISH MUMS BOOK CLUB

Did you know that British Mums has a Book Club?  These are always popular, and they run twice a month at The Hillhouse Brasserie, Dubai Hills. Book clubs are a great way to meet new faces and give a good excuse to spend more time with our nose in a book (not that we need one!)

NETBALL

Most of us have dabbled in netball and even if you haven’t played since school, it’s always a fun way to mix with others and burn a few calories! There are plenty of netball clubs from social through to competitive that meet regularly across Dubai throughout the week so there is sure to be a team that suits the busiest of schedules!

RUNNING CLUBS

If netball isn’t your thing, running clubs are also a great way to meet new people and keep active! Running is a great sociable activity and there are a range of groups available to meet regularly for all different levels too, even if you are a beginner! Desert Road Runners and Dubai Creek Striders are two of the biggest clubs here and welcome new recruits!

GYMS

We all need a little bit of ‘me’ time and for some of us that’s through exercise, but the idea of stepping foot in a new gym can be terrifying. Fear aside, they’re actually a great place to meet new people. Most gyms here in Dubai offer a wide variety of classes, with everything from yoga to CrossFit. With so many gyms available simply look up local gyms to you and you’ll be sure to find the perfect one for you.

VOLUNTEERING

So physical activity isn’t your thing, that’s ok! Have you considered volunteering? There are so many wonderful organisations here in Dubai that are always needing an extra pair of hands so why not do good and feel good and meet some new faces along the way!

Our friends at Thrift for Good, Dubai Drama Group and K9 Friends are always on the lookout for volunteers.

GET INVOLVED IN SCHOOL EVENTS

Schools in Dubai are always putting on special events and regularly ask parents to be volunteers. From running your country’s International Day stand, to setting up decorations for different religious celebrations, you’ll be able to meet other parents from your child’s school.

Want to keep up to date with upcoming British Mums events? Send us a WhatsApp on 058 560 4862 and we’ll make sure we keep you up to date, so you never miss out!

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