Expat Star Awards 2014
Top 10 Websites for Expats in UAE

LivinginDubai.org

Thinking of moving to Dubai? Livingindubai.org can guide you through the process. From finding a house and mortgage to adjusting to the vibrant but often challenging way of life, this website has everything a Dubai newbie needs to make the transition as painless as possible. You’ll also find handy expat videos featured on the site that share tips on moving to Dubai in an engaging and easily accessible format. This is a great website for dipping in and out of as everything is easy to navigate and laid out really well.

The Desert Life

Jane hails from Manila and admits to be suffering from a quarter life crisis. After spending two years living in the Gulf, she decided to document her adventures in this fascinating and often very funny blog. Jane covers everything from local events to desert life and everything in between. Her food blogs will have your tummy rumbling and if you are looking for somewhere great to eat, she has sampled lots of wonderful local restaurants on your behalf. Great reviews, fresh writing and a diverse range of topics make this expat blog a real page turner, or page swiper depending on what you are reading it on!

DoinDubai

We love this vibrant colour-coded honest guide to life in Dubai. Featuring all the expat information you could ever need, everything is laid out in a really easy to use light and bright format and is really pleasant to read. Culture vultures simply need to click on blue to get the low down on the latest events and for expats looking for lifestyle tips and information, it’s orange! Updated regularly and full of useful links and informative blog posts, it’s easy to see why doindubai.com made it onto our leaderboard.

Lady and her Sweet Escapes

Lady Anne, or just Lady as she prefers to be known is a Filipino expat living in Dubai. Her blog takes us on a thrilling, tantalising and fascinating journey through Dubai and beyond with lots of foodie facts, restaurant reviews and random thoughts along the way. If you are looking to dip into a really personal, fun and fresh view of Dubai life, come and spend some time with Lady and her sweet escapes!

Footsteps of a Wanderer

We were enchanted by the name of this blog and the sense of freedom it provoked. If you love nothing better than to shrug off the corporate suit at the weekends and enjoy a weekend exploring everything that the UAE and the rest of the world has to offer, footstepsofawanderer.com will be your guide. Packed with lots of ways to spend your time and loads of insights into Dubai life in general, we think this is a travel blog that you will want to return to time and time again.

Abu Dhabi Striders

If you’ve just moved to Dubai and you’re missing your regular runs or you’re looking for a way to get fit, Abu Dhabi Striders is here to get you off the sofa. They hold weekly training sessions that will test your limits and have you romping across the finish line like a true champion in no time. Events are open to all runners of all ages and abilities and are a great way to meet other expats.

Mommy In Dubai

Living in Dubai can be tough for any expat, but with two children in two it can be a real challenge! Luckily for other mums making the transition with their families in Dubai, there is mommyindubai.com. Here you’ll find lots of hands on advice on where to go with your little angels, how to juggle work and childcare and things to do at home. We’re really tempted to make ourselves a personalised crown as featured in the craft section, but for now, the runners up crown goes to mommyindubai.com. Well done!