MyDubai Communities: How to find events, groups and things to do in Dubai

You’re never alone or bored for long in Dubai. The bustling city makes it easy for you to belong. With MyDubai Communities, finding your favourite space or people is just a click away. What is MyDubai Communities? His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced the launch of MyDubai Communities in April last year. This digital platform gives citizens, residents and visitors the opportunity to explore and participate in a wide range of activities happening around the city. Think of it as a social hub that unites diverse communities – from arts and culture, to sports, wellness and various professional backgrounds. MyDubai Communities marks a new phase in the evolution of the popular #MyDubai initiative, which was launched by Sheikh Hamdan in 2014. It was created with the aim of creating inclusive spaces around the city and online, to foster collaboration, belonging and shared experiences. This initiative further aligns with the Dubai Social Agenda 33, which aims to position Dubai among the world’s top three cities in terms of standard of living. With MyDubai Communities, every individual has the opportunity of supporting Dubai’s social vision, and contributing to a vibrant, collaborative community. How do I access it? You can visit the website https://mydubaicommunities.com , or follow the initiative on social channels: @mydubaicommunities on Instagram and TikTok. How does it work? The MyDubai Communities website is your starting point for browsing, joining, and even listing your own community. The platform is home to 149 unique communities, and counting. You can find what you’re looking for in two ways – by browsing through its Communities or Events sections. Events The Events tab provides a calendar view or map view of all the upcoming activities and events listed by communities on MyDubai Communities. From volleyball on Kite Beach to a book club in Downtown Dubai, there are hundreds of events across diverse categories to choose from. Several filters are also available, to customise and streamline your search. You can sort events by category, subcategory, and location. Communities The website features the following community categories and subcategories: Technology: Artificial Intelligence Support: People of Determination Networking: Meet up, Motherhood Environment: Sustainability Creativity: Theatre, Book Club, Photography, Comedy Show and Workshops Motors: Cars, Bikes Education: Mentorship Science: Astronomy Wellness: Meditation, Yoga F&B (Food and Beverage): Coffee Adventure: Nature Exploration, City Guides Sports: Cycling, Running, Kite Surfing, Triathlon, Padel Tennis, Fitness, Walking Clicking on a subcategory takes you to communities that are actively running right now. You can ‘star’ a community to be informed about its upcoming events, and stay updated with its latest posts and community highlights. Discover more information on each community by reading the description, the name of the person who leads it, and what kind of membership requirements are involved. Some offer paid membership, while others are free. For instance, the ‘Coffee with an Expat’ networking community restricts membership to women and is a paid initiative. On the other hand, the ‘Super Car Majlis Dubai’ motors community is open to both men and women, and does not require you to pay for membership. Once you have found the community you’re looking for, the website directs you to the community’s social channels, where you can interact with them, or sign up directly. Can I list my own community? If you want to highlight your own community, you are welcome to do so on MyDubai Communities. Listing a community is completely free. The website offers a place to showcase your community's impact to a wider audience, connect with like-minded people, and enhance engagement on your group’s social channels. However, note that it is strictly prohibited to sell commercial products or services on the platform. MyDubai Communities’ purpose is community discovery and engagement, so communities found violating this policy may be reported and removed from it. In order to list your own community, you will first need to check if it is eligible, before following the steps for registration. Step 1: List your community First, make sure your community has been running for at least six months and has at least 50 members. The community should regularly be hosting events and activities, to qualify. If your community meets the above criteria, you can register on the MyDubai Communities website as a Community Lead. While each community can only have one lead, there is no limit to the number of managers you can assign. Step 2: Verify your details Next, provide all the necessary information to verify yourself and your community. You will be asked to provide your community’s name and category, describe its focus