Online communities

If you’re new in town, check out these fantastic expat and parenting online communities for information, support and sociable events

www.expatwoman.com
Possibly the largest online community of expat women in the gulf region, this extremely popular website has a useful forum where you can find out all sorts of facts about living in the UAE from other online users.

www.dubaimumsclub.com
Geared specifically for mums living in Dubai, this useful online community site is packed with articles on life in Dubai with children, a social calendar with handy information for mums, plus there’s a forum and a secondhand sales section, too.

www.dubaidadsclub.com
Based on the same format as the above, this site is obviously all about networking dads. If you’re a SAH dad and new to the country, this will, quite possibly be your lifeline.

www.expatechodubai.com
Set up by long-term Dubai expat Louise, this informative website tells you all you need to know about living in the city. And, if there is something you can’t find an answer to, just email Louise and she’ll find it out for you.

www.timeoutdubai.com
Of course we couldn’t leave ourselves out! You can basically find information, news and reviews on just about everything that’s happening in town. Plus, all the latest Time Out Kids’ news for families is online too. Log on and be educated!