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Meet the Team

Coffee With An Expat is powered by a team of community builders, and our group leaders are truly the heart and soul ofĀ this female expat community.Ā 

Become a Member

Our Group Leaders

Each leader brings their unique passion, wisdom, and energy to shape a vibrant, supportive community and create safe spaces where members can connect, share, and grow.

They’re the hosts, planners, connectors, and behind-the-scenes doers who make sure every meetup feels thoughtful, every member feels seen, and every experience feels worth showing up for. Our Group Leaders guide interest-based circles: Wellness, Business, Book Club, Gourmet, Moms, and Creativity - organising regular meetups, sharing resources, and facilitating meaningful conversations so everyone feels heard, supported, and included.

Whatever your passion, there’s a group waiting for you!

Business & Development

A space where ambition meets connection. Join to share ideas, develop new skills, and grow alongside like-minded women.

Arts & Culture

Discover the UAE’s cultural heartbeat. Connect through gallery visits, theater, and creative workshops.

Gourmet Group

A community for food lovers to share recipes, explore unique cuisines, and connect over delicious experiences.

Health & Wellness

Join our wellness community to explore balance through fitness meet-ups and mindfulness sessions.

Book Club

A cozy space for book lovers to explore new reads and share thoughtful discussions each month.

Global Community

Online space for connection, networking, workshops, engaging talks, and meaningful conversations.

P.O.D. Moms

A safe and empowering space for parents raising children of determination. Share resources and find support.

After Work Edition

Make the most of your evenings. Connect, relax, and recharge with like-minded people.

Empty Nesters

A community for navigating this new chapter together. Join us for social outings and shared experiences.

Movie Club

A space for film lovers to connect. Join us to screen new releases and enjoy post-movie discussions.

"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!"

FLORENCE REISCH AUTHOR & EXPAT COACH

"The community Navine has created is different to many of the others whose events I've attended. Her events are truly inclusive - the age range of the attendees and nationalities is one of the broadest I've experienced. Also, pricing makes them super accessible. The topics for the events range from family and parental issues, to social media and branding, book clubs, exercise, food, festive events and in-depth round table discussions on topics like 'How to Make Friends' as an expat. The CWAE community has such depth, and range, it's rare to find. A true reflection of Navine."

ELA BARNETT PROPERTY INVESTMENT ADVISOR

"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 comfortable since the day 1. And this is why I decided to volunteer with this amazing community, making more people enjoying their expat journey."

SARA AITOUNY THE MONTESSORI CONSULTANT