Coffee With An Expat

FIND YOUR PEOPLE IN DUBAI & ABU DHABI (UAE)

Coffee With An Expat is a welcoming community for expat women who want real friendships, meaningful conversations and a calendar of events that helps you feel right at home.

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You don’t have to do expat life alone.

Meet women who get it
Find your circle (or more)
Show up to events that feel easy - not awkward

What is Coffee With An Expat?

We’re a membership community built around connection. Think: friendly coffee meetups, inspiring workshops, and member-led circles based on your interests, so you can plug into the right people from day one.

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WHAT'S COMING UP

From casual coffees to themed gatherings and speaker sessions, there’s always something to look forward to.

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Is this for me?

If you are an expat woman looking for...

A warm, inclusive community (no cliques, no judgement).
New friendships in Dubai or Abu Dhabi (your UAE city).
Events that fit your lifestyle - career, culture, motherhood, wellness, and more
A place to learn, laugh, and feel grounded in your new home

Then … you’re in the right place.

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Founder of Coffee With an Expat

NAVINE ELDESOUKI

"There is something magical about being a part of a community with a shared story, our Expat life. It is very powerful because it gives a sense of shared identity, a feeling of belonging and a strong sense of purpose. We share common stories but each narrative is very different. It is through these commonalities and differences that we connect, learn and grow as a community, we become a part of something bigger than ourselves."

A Community Where You Belong.

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FLORENCE REISCH

AUTHOR & EXPAT COACH

In life, we often go through periods of transitions, questioning, life changes. In expatriation, the challenges of this period are the loneliness of the beginning, how to reinvent oneself, where to find the answers to one's questions, how to meet people who share one's interests... If these words resonate with you, I recommend you join CWAE, a group of inspiring women. We all have our own stories, our own life experiences, we come from different religions, different cultures. An extremely diverse mix that makes this group particularly rich!

SARA AITOUNY

THE MONTESSORI CONSULTANT

I was so lucky to discover Coffee with an expat community after only one month in Dubai! I met amazing people who were struggling the same way: new country, new language,and being so far from family… I felt that I am not alone! Thank you Navine for making me feel so confortable since the day 1. And this is why I decided to volunteer with this amazing community, making more people enjoying their expat journey

REHAB FAHMY

FOUNDER - THE WALL

Coffee with an expat provides exciting opportunities to network, socialize and have amazing support from like minded women. We love being part of this community and always look forward to new events!

DALIA EL NAGGAR

HOSTED BY DALIA

Being an expat for 23 years, I’ve always searched for a community and a safe haven wherever I went. ‘Coffee with an Expat’ made it so easy and welcoming to be able to find the right community. I found the support I was looking for. It’s amazing to be able to find this mix of people with all the different interests and discussions. I am happy and fortunate to be an expat and part of this community with its diverse welcoming vibes. It is my safe haven and comfort zone and I’m looking forward to more events and memories among this supportive environment.