Australians in the United Arab Emirates consist of 16,000 expatriates, most of whom live in Dubai and the capital of Abu Dhabi.Statistics - Numbers of Australians Overseas in 2001
Migration history Australians are attracted by the lifestyle Dubai offers, including the wealth of outdoor activities for their families.Gulfnews: InFocus Australia - Living it up in Dubai However, their population fell in 2009 due to the downturn in the economy of Dubai, as retrenched Australian expatriates with underwater real-estate loans fled the country to avoid debtor's prison.The Daily Telegraph: Debt-laden, jobless Aussies flee Dubai
Organisations In Dubai, Australian and New Zealander expatriates joined to set up the Australia New Zealand Association, which aims to provide mutual support for their communities in the entire UAE.Gulfnews: Australian expatriates celebrate National Day
The Australian International School, Sharjah is an established international school, catering to much of the Australian community. The school's education system and syllabus is Queensland-curriculum based.Australian International School, Sharjah
See also
Australia–United Arab Emirates relations Unity Resources Group
References
External links Australia New Zealand Association, UAE Aussies Abroad - Abu Dhabi