🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates diaspora in Australia

People from United Arab Emirates in Australia meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from United Arab Emirates live in Australia?

According to the United Nations, 17,700 people from the United Arab Emirates live in Australia.

Therefore Australia ranks number 4 among the destinations of the United Arab Emirates diaspora.

In total, 160,000 people from United Arab Emirates live abroad, and about 11% of them live in Australia.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from United Arab Emirates in Australia

No community for people from United Arab Emirates exists in Australia on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.

As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.

Compatri follows cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, and each one can host its community.

Joining the United Arab Emirates community in Australia

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Frequently asked questions

How many people from United Arab Emirates live in Australia?

According to the UN, about 17,700 people from United Arab Emirates live in Australia. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from United Arab Emirates live in in Australia?

Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.

How can I meet people from United Arab Emirates in Australia?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in Australia?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from the United Kingdom, India, China, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

When is the United Arab Emirates national day?

UAE National Day falls on December 2. In Australia too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the United Arab Emirates diaspora also lives in Canada, Kuwait, and India. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.