In association with Emirates Wildlife Society (EWS) the WWF is actively involved with conservation projects in the UAE

This community of gamers insists it is more about playing card games than dressing up (boo!. Meeting at the Rydges Plaza Hotel in Satwa for bi-weekly tournaments, a group of 60 ‘wizards’ plays Magic: The Gathering, a fantasy card game

Supports child health in over 150 countries and territories

A teenage non-profit group that spreads environmental awareness and works with the elderly, the disabled and homeless shelters

Dubai This sushi-loving lot like seeking out hidden gems, as well as the more well-known sushi dens in Dubai

START is a children’s art education programme for the Middle East

SNF arranges social events for special needs children and their families

Use this networking website to plug into Dubai’s social scene online before hitting the town. The group organises outings from bowling to en-masse painting sessions

These hubbly bubbly lovers boldly go wherever there is shisha, gathering to relax, chat and puff the night away

The foundation provides humanitarian relief to catastrophe-stricken areas and assists UAE projects

A non-profit riding school for the disabled

Holding meaningful discussions on selected topics (advertised on the websitein a relaxed and friendly atmosphere

The Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre helps children with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or who are hearing impaired

Power Buggies workout is specially designed to enable mums and new mums to exercise with their babies

Locates free medical care for children in the Middle East who cannot access specialised treatment

This informal group of movie lovers takes regular trips to the cinema, sometimes enjoying a post-film discussion afterwards

Raises money to fund support boat The Flying Angel, which offers counselling and facilities to lonely, isolated seafarers off the coast of Fujairah

Mirdiff Mums provides an opportunity for mums in Mirdiff and the surrounding areas to meet and make new friends

MSF is a private, non-profit organisation that provides emergency medical aid internationally

A non-profit organisation that grants one wish to UAE children aged three to 18 who have life-threatening illnesses

A special club for both mums to be and mothers with babies who are not yet confident walkers

Organising daily, weekly and evening girly outings, from a night down the pub to hop on/hop off trips aboard the metro