Australians in Dubai
Everything you need to move to, rent in and enjoy Dubai as an Australian.
Australian Consulate-General Dubai
Australia's consular office in Dubai: passports, notarial services, consular help (by appointment)
Level 25, BurJuman Business Tower, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, Mankhool, Bur Dubai, Dubai
Website · Map · +971 4 508 7100 · consular.dubai@austrade.gov.au
Cooee UAE
Free Facebook group for Australians in the United Arab Emirates: questions, flatmates, footy and meetups.
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DubaiMoving to Dubai from Australia: visas, paperwork and your first month
Your employer sponsors the visa, the Emirates ID opens every other door, and a few local laws matter more than you'd think. Here's the order to do it in.
DubaiRenting in Dubai: cheques, Ejari and the rules Aussie renters miss
Dubai rentals are paid upfront, registered on Ejari and capped by an official rent index. Here's how the system works and what to check before you sign.
DubaiCost of living in Dubai: cheaper than Sydney, until you count the rent
Day-to-day spending in Dubai often comes in under Melbourne. Rent, schools and the gym usually don't. Here's the side-by-side, with ranges.
DubaiAussie life in Dubai: where 25,000 Australians find their people
About 25,000 Australians live in the UAE. Here's where they play footy, watch the cricket, find a decent flat white and mark the big days.
DubaiA tax-free salary in Dubai: when Australia still wants its share
The UAE doesn't tax your pay. Australia might, if the ATO decides you never really left. Here's how residency works and what to sort before your first payslip.
DubaiAustralian restaurants, cafés and bars in Dubai: flat whites, a barbie brunch and the footy at breakfast
Melbourne-style brunch in Al Quoz, an Aussie barbie brunch every Saturday and the Grand Final over breakfast. Here are the Australian venues in Dubai we could confirm for 2026.
DubaiNightlife in Dubai: sky bars, Irish pubs and the rules that don't bend
Dubai goes out late and dresses up for it. Here's where to drink, what a pint costs in 2026 compared with Sydney, and the laws that can turn a big night into a court date.
DubaiBuying in Dubai vs back home: no income tax, but plenty of fees
Dubai has no stamp duty surcharge and no income tax on your rent, but the 4% DLD fee, agent commission and service charges add up. Here's how it compares with NSW.
The inner move
Moving to Dubai is more than boxes
The boxes arrive in a few weeks. The feeling of being at home takes longer, for every person in the family. In Dubai, summers keep families indoors for months, and many people around you are only there for a few years. Katharina Bergauer (innsicht) walks with families through that part of the move: from the goodbyes before you leave until you have settled in.
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Australia in Dubai
Official offices, clubs, sport, schools and a taste of home. Checked 2026-11; tell us if something has changed.
Official Australia
Australian Consulate-General Dubai
Australia's consular office in Dubai: passports, notarial services, consular help (by appointment)
Level 25, BurJuman Business Tower, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, Mankhool, Bur Dubai, Dubai
Website · Map · +971 4 508 7100 · consular.dubai@austrade.gov.au
Australian Embassy Abu Dhabi
Australia's embassy to the United Arab Emirates, based in Abu Dhabi
16th Floor, Nayel & Bin Harmal Tower, Zayed the First Street, Abu Dhabi
Austrade Dubai
Australian Government trade and investment office, based at the Consulate-General
Level 25, BurJuman Business Tower, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, Mankhool, Bur Dubai, Dubai
Business and networking
Australian Business Council Dubai (ABC Dubai)
Not-for-profit business network for Australians and Australian businesses in the UAE; runs the annual Australia Ball
Media One Hotel Tower, Level 38, Media City, Dubai
Website · Map · +971 58 587 5191 · manager@abcduae.com · Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn
Schools and universities
Curtin University Dubai
Dubai campus of Perth's Curtin University: undergraduate and postgraduate degrees
Blocks 10-12, Fourth Floor, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai
Website · Map · +971 4 245 2500 · Facebook · Instagram · X · LinkedIn · YouTube
Murdoch University Dubai
Dubai campus of Perth's Murdoch University: foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate study
Level 1-3, Block 18, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai
Website · Map · +971 4 574 9800 · info@murdochuniversitydubai.com · Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn · YouTube
Restaurants, cafés and bars
Our guide to Australian restaurants, cafés and bars in Dubai