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UAE Forums

Dubai & Northern Emirates

Q&A about life, living and working in Dubai, Sharjah, RAK, Fujairah etc.

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Abu Dhabi & Al Ain

Q&A about life, living and working in Abu Dhabi & Al Ain

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Last post by alkhaleej
28 February 2025 - 07:38

Middle East Forums

Qatar

Q&A about life, living and working in Doha & Qatar

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Last post by ElsaRose
10 January 2025 - 16:20

Oman

Q&A about all aspects of life, living and working in Oman

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Last post by xiuyunhao
23 December 2023 - 11:46

Kuwait

Q&A about life, living and working in Kuwait

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Last post by leviezra
08 February 2025 - 15:08

Bahrain

Q&A about expat life in Bahrain and Manama!

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Last post by enteract
13 February 2025 - 17:03

Saudi Arabia

Want to chat with others about life in Riyadh, Jeddah or more? You’re in the right place!

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Last post by abuislam
09 September 2024 - 14:48

Other Middle East

Q&A about life in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt and more!

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Last post by lordjerom7
03 March 2025 - 17:35

Asia Forums

Singapore

Chat to other residents about life in Singapore- share tips, advice, news and more

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Last post by sophiamartinez2
23 December 2024 - 11:06

Hong Kong

Chat away to other expats in Hong Kong- find out all about life, schools, where to live and more!

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Last post by mispatiku44
16 July 2024 - 00:26

Vietnam

Find out all you need to know about expat life in Vietnam- join the chat today!

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Last post by Viecoi
05 December 2024 - 15:52

Other Asian countries

Moving to somewhere else in Asia? Talk to others here

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Last post by chamrosh
03 August 2024 - 09:41

Themed Boards

EWmums

For mums-already and mums-to-be, find everything related to motherhood here – share tips, experiences and the highs and lows of parenthood with fellow mamas

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Last post by Annowak
29 January 2025 - 20:59

Other Places

Azerbaijan

Want to chat with others about life in Azerbaijan or more? You’re in the right place!

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Last post by suruman
10 November 2021 - 06:45

Australia & New Zealand

Want to chat with others about life in Australia & New Zealand or more? You’re in the right place!

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Last post by limanye
13 July 2022 - 11:20

Canada

Share all your tips and advice on your new life in Canada here

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Last post by abuislam
11 December 2024 - 13:39

Africa

Talk to other expats either living in, or moving to places in Africa- share tips and advice

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Last post by suruman
10 November 2021 - 06:42

USA

Making the USA you new home? Talk to more expats doing the same or living there already

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Last post by Ronold33
18 October 2024 - 10:04

Europe

Starting a new life in Europe? Share the journey with fellow expats

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Last post by BlazeMaster94
03 April 2024 - 06:17

UK

Emigrating to the UK or moving back after an expat posting? Talk to others in the same situation

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Last post by albertsilva
27 January 2024 - 14:46

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