Filipino Media, Community and Education in Dubai

Filipino-run, KHDA-accredited training centre in Deira, Dubai, led by CEO Kristine F. Ruelos, offering professional courses in healthcare, business, information technology, culinary arts and cosmetology with study-now, pay-later plans. It held its eighth commencement for 127 graduates in October 2026, attended by Philippine Consulate General officials.

Filipino drivers’ community with more than 3,000 members across all seven emirates that supports Filipinos living and working in the UAE. It marked its 14th year in the UAE with an anniversary gathering at the Grand Excelsior Hotel in Deira on 8 August 2026, led by chapter president Pion Kotico and vice president Luzviminda Datuin Santiago.

Dubai chapters of Couples for Christ, the Philippine Catholic family renewal movement, which meet at St Mary's Catholic Church in Oud Metha. Chapters such as 1C3, 2A1, 2A3, 2B2 and 2B3 run the Christian Life Program for couples, announced through the parish Filipino Community.

Taglish-speaking evangelical church with a regionally diverse Filipino congregation in Dubai. It gathers every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the Al Khor Ballroom of Swissôtel Al Ghurair in Deira and publishes its sermons online.

Volunteer-run Filipino community organisation in Dubai that helps Filipinos in the UAE find work through free skills and employment programmes. It runs CV and interview coaching, an HR Corner at Kalayaan 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre and upskilling sessions, and marked its 17th anniversary with a culinary class and mock interviews at Park Regis Hotel on 27 June 2026.

Dubai chapter of El Shaddai, the Philippine Catholic charismatic movement, which holds weekly Family Appointment prayer meetings on Sundays and Wednesdays at St Mary's Catholic Church in Oud Metha. Its Wednesday meeting is held in Room 1 of the Bishop Paul Hinder hall.

Dubai-based news publisher (expatmedia.net) with events management and PR services, founded in 2016 by Filipino journalist and CEO Mars Yabut De los Santos. It covers UAE news and the Filipino community, runs sections such as My UAE Story for children and teens, and has organised community campaigns including Sharjah’s first Filipino Labour Day Festival.

Non-profit association of Filipino human resources practitioners in the UAE, accredited by the Filipino Social Club. It runs the Tara, HR Tayo! learning series, FILHR Academy and career-development activities, and held its 2025 General Assembly at Novotel World Trade Centre Dubai, where its 2025-2027 board and officers were introduced.

Training institute for Filipino expatriates founded in 2015 by Filipino photographer Gabriel John Rimando, offering professional diploma courses, Philippine K-12 classes and combined programmes face to face, by virtual live classes and self-paced online. Its main campus is in Deira near Union Metro, with partner campuses in Al Qusais and Media City, and it serves learners in the other emirates online.

Dubai non-profit Filipino community club licensed by the Community Development Authority in June 2019 and founded by twelve former leaders of the Filipino community umbrella organisation. It runs cultural celebrations, community service projects and member events, including the Philippine Independence Day celebration at Dubai World Trade Centre and the Hand-in-Hand Iftar meal drive.

UAE chapter of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, established in 2007, with an active roster of about 400 Filipino electrical engineers in Dubai. It holds monthly membership meetings, technical seminars and trainings, and community activities such as a 2026 coastal clean-up at Al Zorah, Ajman, with other Filipino organisations.

Non-profit council of Filipino entrepreneurs and business professionals in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, established in 2001 and recognised by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Chaired by Arch. Asiyah (Vangie) Monjardin, it runs networking and business events and sector sub-committees for Filipino retail and trade and travel and hospitality businesses, and in 2026 ran a free-meal programme for Filipinos with member restaurants.

Dubai organisation of Filipino CPAs, accountants and finance professionals, licensed as PICPA DXB LLC-FZ under Meydan Free Zone. It runs Finance in Practice professional development sessions, general assemblies and community activities such as a 2026 breast cancer awareness and medical check-up drive, and hosted the PICPA Middle East Convention 2024.

First international chapter of the Philippine Society for Quality, Inc., the Philippine professional society for quality founded in 1969, launched in Dubai in February 2026. Founded and led by president Ana Balbon, it is a professional community for quality and excellence practitioners across the UAE and the wider Middle East.

UAE organisation of the Confederation of Ilocano Association Inc. (Samahang Ilokano), an international fraternity and sorority of Ilocano students, graduates and professionals registered with the Philippine SEC under number 61892. Its National Executive Council and Dubai chapter hold anniversaries, iftar meal drives and the Solid Juma Sport Fest, held in 2026 at Sport Bay in Al Karama with delegations from its Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Dubai chapters.

Filipino Community Committee of St Mary's Catholic Church in Oud Metha, which represents the parish's Filipino Catholics and has supported Filipino parishioners and OFWs for 38 years. It coordinates the Filipino Mass, ministries such as the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Simbang Gabi and Misa de Gallo, and publishes weekly Parish and FilCom announcements.

Dubai-based news outlet for Filipinos in the UAE and the Middle East, founded in 2013 by Dr Karen Remo and published by New Perspective Media Group. It runs the filipinotimes.net news portal, a free newspaper and social media channels, and holds community events and awards for overseas Filipinos.

Dubai-founded magazine and news site covering Filipinos in the UAE and worldwide, with print editions, online news and the annual Global Filipino Icon Awards. Since 2025 it has been led by Maryam Delim, a Filipina entrepreneur from the Cordillera Region who has lived in the UAE for 37 years.

Dubai chapter of The Lord's Flock (TLF), a Filipino Catholic charismatic community, which holds worship services on Thursday or Friday evenings in the Bishop Paul Hinder Hall at St Mary's Catholic Church, Oud Metha. It celebrated its 13th anniversary in 2026.

Private co-educational school in Muhaisnah 2 teaching the Philippine K-12 curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12, with Arabic, Islamic Education, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies added for the UAE Ministry of Education. Opened in 2008, it holds Philippine Department of Education Government Recognition and is on the Commission on Filipinos Overseas list of accredited Philippine Schools Overseas.

Dubai chapter of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), the professional organisation of Filipino architects, with more than 500 active members in the UAE. It runs professional development events, a podcast and a long-running volunteer review programme for the Philippine architecture licensure exam, and holds the SPLE-FLEA gala with the Philippine Consulate General for newly licensed architects.