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mariadurran

mariadurran

Member

Canadian expat in the United Arab Emirates

Forum posts

13

Contacts

2

About me

Canadian

Lives in Abu Dhabi

Speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Persian

Registration: 13 February 2014

About

Hi everyone! I am a Canadian citizen, and I have just moved to Abu Dhabi from Toronto to kick off my international career! I see the same people at work day in and day out, and I find it really hard to meet western expats here so I'm hoping this will help me find some like minded friends so I can stop being so homesick!

Occupation

I am Job seeker.

My expat journey

canadaomanpakistanmalawikyrgyzstancanadaazerbaijansri-lankacanadaunited-arab-emirates
United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Toronto, Canada

Sept 2009 - Apr 2014

Toronto, Canada

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sept 2008 - Sept 2009

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Baku, Azerbaijan

Sept 2006 - Sept 2008

Baku, Azerbaijan

Ontario, Canada

Sept 2002 - Sept 2006

Ontario, Canada

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Sept 2000 - Sept 2002

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Lilongwe, Malawi

Sept 1998 - Sept 2000

Lilongwe, Malawi

Lahore, Pakistan

Sept 1992 - Sept 1998

Lahore, Pakistan

Muscat, Oman

Sept 1990 - Sept 1992

Muscat, Oman

Canada

Canada

Activity

mariadurran
mariadurran replied to a thread
11 years ago
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Making friends in Abu Dhabi?? by blue2012

Hello all, I have been living in Abu Dhabi for over a year now and I am finding it very hard to make Friends. It seems like people are not interested in getting too close to others here. I have not met any Americans here or anyone that shares the ...

mariadurran

Hi Camper! I moved here from Toronto about 5 months ago, and luckily, I found a really great group of friends! We are going out tonight, if you would care to join us! Read More

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mariadurran replied to a thread
12 years ago
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Western Expats in Abu Dhabi: I'm Maria and I am friendless. by mariadurran

Hello Everyone, I have been here about a week and I am finding it really difficult to meet western expats - I work 9 hours a day, 6 days a week, and I really want to unwind with a drink with people who get me. Please IM me if you'd like to hang out!

mariadurran

Hi Jessica! Welcome! I am so glad to hear that - because I have been here a little over a week now and it's just so hard to make friends. I'm not a huge party goer either, but when you work 6 days a week and see the same people all day, every day, ... Read More

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mariadurran replied to a thread
12 years ago
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Making friends in Abu Dhabi?? by blue2012

Hello all, I have been living in Abu Dhabi for over a year now and I am finding it very hard to make Friends. It seems like people are not interested in getting too close to others here. I have not met any Americans here or anyone that shares the ...

mariadurran

I've been here nearly 3 years now and I've found it very hard too. Sooooo many work friends but not many partners in crime outside of work with similar interests. Big problem is actually finding any interests in the country that don't completely ... Read More

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mariadurran replied to a thread
12 years ago
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Making friends in Abu Dhabi?? by blue2012

Hello all, I have been living in Abu Dhabi for over a year now and I am finding it very hard to make Friends. It seems like people are not interested in getting too close to others here. I have not met any Americans here or anyone that shares the ...

mariadurran

Are you and your gf still in Abu Dhabi? I am craving Canadian company! Read More

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mariadurran replied to a thread
12 years ago
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Making friends in Abu Dhabi?? by blue2012

Hello all, I have been living in Abu Dhabi for over a year now and I am finding it very hard to make Friends. It seems like people are not interested in getting too close to others here. I have not met any Americans here or anyone that shares the ...

mariadurran

Hi, are you living in Abu Dhabi? I have just moved here from Canada and I feel like its getting increasingly difficult to make friends with similar interests. Read More

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mariadurran replied to a thread
12 years ago
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Western Expats in Abu Dhabi: I'm Maria and I am friendless. by mariadurran

Hello Everyone, I have been here about a week and I am finding it really difficult to meet western expats - I work 9 hours a day, 6 days a week, and I really want to unwind with a drink with people who get me. Please IM me if you'd like to hang out!

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Thank you. Read More

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mariadurran replied to a thread
12 years ago
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British Female Teacher in Ajman wanting to make new friends by Pari1

Hi all or sallam I am a British Muslim female living in ajman wanting to expand my social network of friends. I don't have a car so a little bit restricted but need to get out and about more to view this amazing country.

mariadurran
mariadurran created a thread
12 years ago

Western Expats in Abu Dhabi: I'm Maria and I am friendless.

Hello Everyone, I have been here about a week and I am finding it really difficult to meet western expats - I work 9 hours a day, 6 days a week, and I really want to unwind with a drink with people who get me. Please IM me if you'd like to hang out! Read More

mariadurran
mariadurran replied to a thread
12 years ago
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Meet up with some fellow South Africans In ABu Dhabi by LeonAvenant

Hi I am currently living and Abu Dhabi, been 1 week here so its all new to me, its also my very first time her, Looking to hook up with some new friends...which I can really do with now...lol So Hit me up...

mariadurran

Hi Monica, My name is Maria. I am Canadian, not South African, but I just moved to Abu Dhabi for work about a week agin and I am finding it increasingly difficult to make friends, especially with Expats from more "liberal" countries. I was ... Read More