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About us

Everyone has the right to belong.

integrate exists to help people feel at home in Abu Dhabi through welcoming, hosted experiences that make it easier to meet, move, dine, explore and connect.
 

Our community is designed for adults in their 20s-40s, creating spaces where people are often in similar life stages and looking for the same things: friendship, shared experiences and a deeper sense of belonging.


In a fast-moving international city, connection does not always happen by chance. integrate creates thoughtful spaces where people can walk in alone and leave feeling part of something.


Not forced networking. Not awkward events. Just inclusive, hosted experiences that help people feel more connected to the city and to each other.

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Our story

At its heart, integrate is about helping people feel connected to the city they live in.

To integrate means to become part of something whole. Not just living somewhere, but feeling connected to the people, places, culture and everyday life.

 

Our founder, Tara, created integrate from a simple belief: the best way to build a home is through community. In a busy, fast-moving city like Abu Dhabi, it can be hard to find like-minded people and form genuine connections, especially in a world where so much connection now happens online.


integrate brings people together offline through hosted experiences that feel welcoming, safe and easy to join. What began as small dinner gatherings has grown into a community of regular members who come not just for the events, but for the people they meet and the connection they feel.


Our growing team of integrators, many of whom started as members, now help us create that same inclusive feeling across every experience.


Connect. Experience. Belong.

Meet the integrators

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Tara  🌴

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Founder

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Marlies 🎨

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Culture Queen

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Amy 🎲

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The Games Master

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Simon 🎾

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Co-Founder

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Iris 🏔️

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The Adventurer

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Rob ⚡

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Bringing the Energy

Ready to become an integrator?

We’d love to hear from community members who care about growing the community and helping others feel welcome.

Our Partners

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