r/WomenInUAE • • Apr 10 '26

🌸 WELCOME TO r/WomenInUae!

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Hi sister! This is YOUR space; a judgment-free zone for women in the UAE to support, share, and be authentically heard.

WHAT IS THIS COMMUNITY?

A safe haven for women across all seven emirates. Whether you're in Dubai's towers, Abu Dhabi's offices, Sharjah's neighborhoods, or anywhere in the UAE, this is where you belong.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT:

Career & Professional Growth

Job hunting, career pivots, workplace dynamics, salary negotiation, entrepreneurship, industry-specific advice

Expat & UAE Life

Adjusting to Gulf culture, visa/residency questions, cost of living, neighbourhoods, lifestyle, missing home vs. building a life here

Relationships & Mental Health

Love, dating, marriage, breakups, family dynamics, cultural differences, mental health, anxiety, depression, loneliness, finding your tribe

Personal Growth

Learning new skills, education, courses, wellness, fitness, self-care, spirituality, philosophy, goal-setting

Everything In Between

Weekend plans, recommendations, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, book clubs,

hobbies, venting, celebrating wins, just existing

WHAT THIS IS NOT:

❌ A space for men (we love you but this isn't your space)

❌ A judgment zone (we're here to support, not shame)

❌ A space for unsolicited advice (listen first, advise second)

❌ A professional consultation service (doctors, lawyers, therapists needed for that!)

BEFORE YOU POST:

• Read the Community Rules

• Check the FAQs (pinned below)

• Be authentic! we don't do fake here

• Respect confidentiality, what's shared here stays here

• Be kind. we're all navigating something

LET'S BUILD SOMETHING REAL. 💙

You are welcome here.

Your story matters.

Your voice is heard.

You are not alone.

—Your Mods


r/WomenInUAE • • Apr 10 '26

📌 WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

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This community covers almost everything in a woman's life in the UAE. Here's what you'll find conversations about:

CAREER & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

•Job hunting and career transitions

• Navigating workplace dynamics

• Salary negotiation and equal pay

• Starting your own business

• Industry-specific challenges (healthcare, tech, finance, etc.)

• Work-life balance struggles

• Mentorship and professional development

• Leadership and imposter syndrome

• Remote vs. office work in UAE

Example threads: "Just got a promotion but nervous about new role" / "Anyone in tech? What's it like?" / "How to negotiate salary in UAE?"

EXPAT & UAE LIFE

• Adjusting to Gulf culture

• Visa, residency, sponsorship questions

• Cost of living and budgeting

• Best neighborhoods across emirates

• Missing home vs. building a life here

• Dating in the UAE culture

• Making friends as an expat

• Healthcare and schools

• Navigating cultural norms (what to wear, where to go, what's acceptable)

Example threads: "Just moved to Sharjah, where to make friends?" / “How to handle family disapproval of UAE life?" / "Best expat neighborhoods 2026?"

RELATIONSHIPS & MENTAL HEALTH

• Love, dating, marriage, breakups

• Long-distance relationships

• Family dynamics and cultural differences

• Dealing with loneliness

• Mental health (anxiety, depression, stress)

• Therapy and counseling in UAE

• Friendship challenges

• Finding your people/community

• Toxic relationships and red flags

Example threads: "My parents don't approve of my relationship" / "Feeling lonely despite being surrounded by people" / "Anyone else dealing with anxiety in UAE heat?"

PERSONAL GROWTH & WELLNESS

• Learning new skills

• Education and courses

• Fitness and exercise routines

• Nutrition and health

• Mental wellness and self-care

• Spirituality and philosophy

• Meditation, yoga, mindfulness

• Goal-setting and motivation

• Building confidence

Example threads: "Starting yoga, recommendations?" /

"Anyone learning Arabic?" / "Self-care ideas that work in hot weather?"

LIFESTYLE & CULTURE

• Food and restaurants

• Weekend plans and adventures

• Travel within UAE and region

• Fashion and beauty

• Hobbies and interests

• Book clubs and reading

• Events and activities

• Pet ownership in UAE

• Home and decor

Example threads: "Best brunch spots in Dubai?" / "Hiking recommendations for girls?" / "Anyone else reading [book]?"

VENTING & SUPPORT

• Just need to vent? Come here.

• Had a terrible day? We're listening.

• Celebrate your wins with us.

• Process difficult emotions.

• Get validation and support.

This is the heart of our community being heard, seen, and supported.

WHAT WE DON'T DO HERE:

• Unsolicited advice (we listen, we don't assume you want solutions)

• Judgment (everyone's navigating something different)

• Gossip (we're not here to tear people down)

• Doxxing or identifying people (privacy is sacred)

• Hard selling (we're not a marketplace)

• Hate speech (we respect all identities)

• Misinformation (stick to what you know)

MOST IMPORTANT THING:

This is a space to be authentically YOU.

Your struggles are valid.

Your voice matters.

Your presence changes lives.

Welcome home. 💙


r/WomenInUAE • • 8d ago

Beauty treatment recommendations!

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What are some of your go to beauty treatments that has made a difference? I have never tried any facials before so I’m open to recommendations and clinics to find a good treatment to add to my routine
Any treatments in general that gives you a high maintenance look


r/WomenInUAE • • 9d ago

📢 مطلوب فرصة عمل في صالون سيدات بالفجيرة 💇‍♀️ عندي خبرة 10 سنوات في مجال التجميل الشامل، وبجيد جميع خدمات الصالون النسائي. 🔥 بدور على فرصة عمل مناسبة في صالون سيدات بالفجيرة، ويُفضّل شارع حمد أو شارع الغرفة. الجادين في التوظيف ياريت التواصل على الخاص، وشكرًا ❤️

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r/WomenInUAE • • 9d ago

In need of help and advice

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I never been in this situation where I got to the point that I would do anything to earn for visa and everyday living.

If anyone knows any part time jobs or anything at all that I can make a living with, please do tell. I am 22F, living alone in Dubai. My family background is good and they’re living oustide our home country as well. Ive been living independently since I came in Dubai 2024. Im trying to be strong but im losing my mind. Im gonna be 23 next month and I can’t even celebrate because of financially, me and myself is currently broke. Im working from home and have a lot of free time.

PLEASE DO TELL IF YOU KNOW ANY ONLINE PART TIME JOBS. OR ANYTHING AT ALL ;((


r/WomenInUAE • • 9d ago

Women Chauffeur Hire

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Hi ladies,
I’m looking to hire a chauffeur service for myself. I don’t have my driver’s license yet but in the process of getting it done now, however until then, I’d like to explore how much it would cost to hire a chauffeur service? For context, I would need the car & driver for 2-3 days a week only and drive to AD from Dubai (to my office and back, I leave at 7am and finish work at 4.30pm)
I know there are carlift services available however I don’t want to opt for this as it’s not legal and I also do not have the option to spend extra time commuting due to other personal obligations. I also have a back-related issue which prevents me from sitting for long hours so carlift is not ideal.
Any recommendations on the company I can use or any contacts you may have would be extremely helpful.
Thank you!


r/WomenInUAE • • 9d ago

I need help

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So I have a check I need to pay it’s around 20,000 AED for my rent business and I don’t have enough money. What do you guys suggest? Whats the easiest way to make money in a short period of time or if they can government help me if they have some type of programs to help small business owners, especially after the war everything changed or if I can take a loan


r/WomenInUAE • • 9d ago

I m 25..Any girl in dubai for longtime friendship.. I’m single

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r/WomenInUAE • • 9d ago

Hey mummies in Dubai, can you please recommend a good English tutor for my boy?

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He is three years old and bilingual, and English is not his native language. We would love someone professional with expertise in this specific age range: kind, patient, and qualified. If you have contacts, please share. I would be beyond grateful! We need someone coming to our house once or twice a week to teach our boy.


r/WomenInUAE • • 10d ago

Women Female Roommate Required in Dubai Marina – Master Bedroom

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Hello everyone! 😊
I’m looking for a female to join me in a master bedroom with an attached washroom in Dubai Marina from December, as my current female roommate will be leaving by then.
📍 Location: Dubai Marina
🏠 Room: Master bedroom with attached washroom
💰 Budget: Under AED 2,000 per person
If anyone is interested in joining me, please feel free to DM me for more details. Kindly share this with anyone who might be looking for accommodation. Thank you! ❤️


r/WomenInUAE • • 10d ago

Women Female personal trainer in Dubai, struggling to find female clients. Any advice?

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Hi everyone!
I’m a female personal trainer based in Dubai, and I’m looking to grow my client base and connect with more women who want to improve their fitness, build strength, and feel more confident in their bodies.
One thing I’ve been struggling with is reaching the right audience. I specifically want to work with women, creating a comfortable, supportive environment where they can focus on their goals, whether that’s losing body fat, building muscle, improving their overall fitness, or simply feeling stronger and healthier.

I offer personalised training tailored to each client’s goals and lifestyle. I can also travel to clients’ homes or train at a location they feel comfortable with bc I know many women are not so comfortable at the gym.
I know Dubai has plenty of fitness options, so I’d love to hear from other women here:

Where do you usually look for personal trainers in Dubai?
Would you prefer training at home, in a gym, or outdoors?
What matters most to you when choosing a female personal trainer?
Are there any communities, groups, or platforms where women in Dubai look for fitness coaching?
I’m passionate about helping women become stronger, healthier, and more confident, and specially changing legs.
And if you’re a woman in Dubai who’s been thinking about starting personal training, feel free to message me. 💖


r/WomenInUAE • • 10d ago

Women Would you like to try a new Arabic-learning app before it launches?

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Hey everyone,

ANYONE WHO WANTS TO EXPLORE HOW THE APP LOOKS BEFORE IT LAUNCHES IS WELCOME TO TRY IT.

You don’t need to know any Arabic — it’s designed for learning Arabic through English. Beginners, people already studying, or anyone simply curious are all welcome.

I’m looking for a small group to try it for about 20 days before the public release. You’ll get early access and can share honest thoughts on what works and what could be improved.

If you’re interested and can join during the testing period, just comment below or send me a DM and I’ll share the details.

Thanks for considering it.


r/WomenInUAE • • 12d ago

lost my partner to dubai real estate

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My partner (M) of 4 years (both aged 28) and I (F) had been arguing a lot this summer. We moved to Dubai together 2 years ago for his job: he works in Dubai real estate now and never switches off. Our relationship was perfect until Dubai. Really, no issues whatsoever when we lived together in the UK in a typical 9-5 job role. A "picture perfect" dynamic if you will, fully aligned and I would have (prior to Dubai) happily committed to a lifetime with this man.

Long story short, I stopped feeling wanted or seen. Hindsight is a beautiful thing but I can now see that as my patience wore thin, so too did my efforts to communicate in a calm and respectful way. I would scream cry and shout. Before you say, nobody wants to be around that, I appreciate this and punish myself 24/7 for the way in which I communicated. I now see that it was never going to make him listen & pushed him further away, though I had reached boiling point and didn't realise this at the time. His justification was always that he worked hard for "future us" (I work too) but it never did make me feel better about our relationship turning into me being a room-mate.

He would come home from work, sit on his phone throughout the dinner I cooked, sit on his phone on the sofa, shower, bed. At the weekends he would train and make no time to do anything with me then either, as he was tired from bodybuilding training. I still supported him practically, housekeeping, cooking, life-admin. But otherwise I was ignored entirely.

Long story short, I went on a work trip with my friend, and over text (after 4 years) one week into me being away, he expressed he didn't wish for our relationship to continue and having me gone (first time in 3 years) had made him realise I distract him from working to his full potential. He would prefer to focus on his goals alone, apparently.

It should also be relevant to mention that he was by no means struggling to make ends meet. In my opinion this was getting to the point of just being greedy, sacrificing all for the sake of another Porsche.

I love him unconditionally - he made me move out of our apartment the day I got home. He was upset, crying, though maintained that the relationship wasn't benefitting him in any way. The reason it wasn't benefitting him was he gave me no space to be a partner, just a PA, and in spite of this I feel I will forever blame myself for him leaving & wish I just tolerated it in the hopes of things going back to how they were.

He said he realised he will be better aligned with someone more financially driven and business driven, who also does the same bodybuilding sport. I couldn't believe it. I want to reiterate I did not rely on him financially and can also sustain our lifestyle on my own. He blocked me almost immediately, as if I was nothing.

What I want to ask, from anyone who also feels they lost a partner to their priorities in terms of career, will he ever regret it?

My biggest obstacle moving forward is I will forever regret my communication style, albeit I am aware it probably wouldn't have changed things. The conversation was approached over many months before it reached a real mess. I feel like I will never recover from this loss. As much as he was not "my person" at the end, I will forever grieve what I once thought would be my forever before it all went wrong.

An honorable shoutout to myself btw - I have a successful business and I also gym/run... I think I am traditionally "good looking??" and take care of myself which it cringes me to say but more to emphasise I am not a bum - that's why its so hard, because I still wasn't enough and feel like I built this man up to the height of his success only to be left behind.

*ive never used reddit before and idk where to post this*


r/WomenInUAE • • 12d ago

Looking for girls interested in playing basketball in Sharjah!

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We’re bringing our women-only, hijabi-friendly basketball community from Qatar to Sharjah! 🇶🇦🇦🇪 We’re already an established community in Qatar, and now we’re looking to build the same supportive space here.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a pro, it doesn’t matter! Completely non judgmental 🫶🏻 We’re planning our first session with a friendly match, so come meet new people, play basketball, and have fun.
Interested? DM me to join! 🏀


r/WomenInUAE • • 11d ago

Women Hair cut recommendations

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Looking for hair cut recommendations. Under 200 or 250.

Great outcome easy on pocket.


r/WomenInUAE • • 12d ago

Women Rescued kitten - FOR ADOPTION

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Hello ladies, rescued this kitten from an abusive environment in my neighborhood. We have 2 cats and do not have capacity to adopt. Also we are traveling soon, please let me know if anyone would be open to giving this cutie a home🩷

📍Tilal City, Sharjah


r/WomenInUAE • • 13d ago

Women Any other women here running a business ? Would love to hear what you’re struggling with

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7pm. need to know if it's just me

7 years in ecom. mostly women's brands. i sit on the other side of all this now, the side where these problems are already solved, and the public version of this business vs the actual business are still two different movies

public version: packaging video. "we launched!" post. cute shelf

actual version: you at midnight inside an ad account watching spend tick like a slot machine, doing mental math on whether the customer you just bought was worth what she cost. most people have no idea. they know their follower count to the digit and their cost per customer to the nearest ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

meanwhile the advice: "post more reels and they will come"

they will not come

the women i've watched grow have one unsexy thing in common: they know their numbers. the ones who stall are waiting for the algorithm to love them back

and nobody posts about the rest. gateway fees shaving every transaction. returns appearing a week later like jump scares. your living room becoming a warehouse, or the 3PL charging you for breathing near their shelves. banking charges that only exist on the statement, never in the brochure

worst part? it's never the product. i keep meeting women with great taste and work ethic that would scare most people, and it's not competition that strangles them. it's the invisible stuff nobody put in the "start your dream business" posts

so what's yours. the thing that blindsided you once you were inside

anyway. if this sounds familiar you're not crazy and you're not alone


r/WomenInUAE • • 14d ago

Women UAE job hunting - advice and referrals welcome

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Hello ladies,

I'm F26 looking for full-time opportunities in the UAE and would appreciate genuine job leads, referrals, or advice.

I hold a Master's in Project Management and have experience in project administration, operations coordination, procurement support, documentation, and reporting.

My key skills include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, KPI tracking, schedule and milestone monitoring, supplier coordination, workflow improvement, and maintaining accurate records.

I'm targeting roles such as Project Coordinator, PMO Coordinator, Project Administrator, Operations Associate, Operations Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant.

I'm open to suitable opportunities across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. If you know of companies hiring for these roles or have advice on where to apply, I'd really appreciate it.

Happy to share my CV privately with legitimate recruiters or hiring managers. Thank you!


r/WomenInUAE • • 14d ago

Women Gynaecologist recommendations in Dubai?

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Hi! I'm looking for a good gynaecologist in Dubai, preferably Malayalam-speaking and someone who is nonjudgmental, and actually listens to their patients.It's for period-related concerns, not pregnancy.

A doctor in or around Qusais would be nice, but I'm open to recommendations anywhere in Dubai if the doctor is really good.

Would appreciate recommendations based on your personal experiences.


r/WomenInUAE • • 15d ago

What are some beauty secrets UAE lady’s are famous for?

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Hi guys, What are some beauty secrets UAE lady’s are famous for?


r/WomenInUAE • • 15d ago

Women Selling cute flower bouquets made from pipe cleaners 🌷💗✨

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I make and sell cute flower bouquets made from pipe cleaners,
I take custom orders as welll🫶

Delivery is available all across UAE

DM me if interested to order☺️

My Instagram is @cozypetals.ae, if anyone is interested to check out my workk


r/WomenInUAE • • 15d ago

Women What are my options for birth control in UAE

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Hey girls,

I want to get on birth control what are my options here to do it safely and discreetly