How do I find expat meetups in Dubai?

Open Social and browse plans near your location. Most social plans in Dubai are English-friendly and specifically welcoming to expats and new arrivals. Filter by activity type to find what suits you.

What outdoor activities are popular for meeting people in Dubai?

Padel is enormous in Dubai and one of the best ways to meet people. Cycling (particularly to Al Qudra and Hatta), running groups, beach yoga, and swimming are also very popular for social connection.

Are there free social events in Dubai?

Yes. Running groups, beach yoga, cycling meetups, and social walks are mostly free on Social. Padel plans show pricing upfront (typically split court hire).

Is Social available in Dubai?

Yes. Social covers all Dubai areas — Marina, JBR, Downtown, Business Bay, DIFC, Jumeirah, Mirdif, and Dubai Hills.

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Find your people in Dubai

From desert cycling routes to padel courts in JBR and sunrise yoga on the beach — Social connects you to Dubai's most active social plans.

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Popular activities in Dubai

Find padel partners near you Find cycling groups near you Find your running crew Find yoga sessions near you Find swimming groups near you

About the community

More than 90% of Dubai's residents are expats, yet building a genuine social life here can be harder than it looks. The city's spread-out geography and transient population mean connections that stick require intentional structure. Social provides that structure.

Browse padel sessions in Marina, running groups departing from Jumeirah Beach, cycling routes toward Al Qudra, yoga on JBR beach, and swimming squads at creek pools. Every plan includes a reliability layer so the people you RSVP with are the people who show up.

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How Social works

1
Browse plans near you
Open Social in Dubai and see what's happening near you today — runs, games, language exchanges, and more.
2
Join with one tap
RSVP in seconds. No friction, no long forms. Your spot is confirmed instantly.
3
Show up, meet people
Plans on Social include a reliability layer — everyone who RSVPs is committed to showing up.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find expat meetups in Dubai?: Open Social and browse plans near your location. Most social plans in Dubai are English-friendly and specifically welcoming to expats and new arrivals. Filter by activity type to find what suits you.
What outdoor activities are popular for meeting people in Dubai?: Padel is enormous in Dubai and one of the best ways to meet people. Cycling (particularly to Al Qudra and Hatta), running groups, beach yoga, and swimming are also very popular for social connection.
Are there free social events in Dubai?: Yes. Running groups, beach yoga, cycling meetups, and social walks are mostly free on Social. Padel plans show pricing upfront (typically split court hire).
Is Social available in Dubai?: Yes. Social covers all Dubai areas — Marina, JBR, Downtown, Business Bay, DIFC, Jumeirah, Mirdif, and Dubai Hills.

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United Arab Emirates

Find your people in Dubai

From desert cycling routes to padel courts in JBR and sunrise yoga on the beach — Social connects you to Dubai's most active social plans.

Browse Dubai plans →This weekend Dubai communities

Popular activities in Dubai

Find padel partners near you Find cycling groups near you Find your running crew Find yoga sessions near you Find swimming groups near you

About the community

Browse Dubai plans →

How Social works

1
Browse plans near you
Open Social in Dubai and see what's happening near you today — runs, games, language exchanges, and more.
2
Join with one tap
RSVP in seconds. No friction, no long forms. Your spot is confirmed instantly.
3
Show up, meet people
Plans on Social include a reliability layer — everyone who RSVPs is committed to showing up.

All activities in Dubai

Frequently asked questions

How do I find expat meetups in Dubai?: Open Social and browse plans near your location. Most social plans in Dubai are English-friendly and specifically welcoming to expats and new arrivals. Filter by activity type to find what suits you.
What outdoor activities are popular for meeting people in Dubai?: Padel is enormous in Dubai and one of the best ways to meet people. Cycling (particularly to Al Qudra and Hatta), running groups, beach yoga, and swimming are also very popular for social connection.
Are there free social events in Dubai?: Yes. Running groups, beach yoga, cycling meetups, and social walks are mostly free on Social. Padel plans show pricing upfront (typically split court hire).
Is Social available in Dubai?: Yes. Social covers all Dubai areas — Marina, JBR, Downtown, Business Bay, DIFC, Jumeirah, Mirdif, and Dubai Hills.

More cities

London

United Kingdom

Barcelona

Spain

Madrid

Spain

Paris

France

All cities →