meet the integrators
We’re the integrators - the people behind this growing international community in Abu Dhabi. We host, we welcome, we introduce and most of all - we make sure everyone feels like they belong from the moment they walk in.
Our Team.
We’re the integrators - the people behind this growing international community in Abu Dhabi. We host, we welcome, we introduce and most of all - we make sure everyone feels like they belong from the moment they walk in.
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Tara
Born & raised in the UK with Middle Eastern roots, Tara moved to Abu Dhabi and quickly fell in love with the city. But she also saw a gap - a chance to help expats truly integrate, connect with local culture and feel a deeper sense of belonging.
With over a decade of experience building inclusive, people-first cultures inside organisations, she’s now bringing that work into society - helping people onboard into a new environment and culture, while creating real-life spaces where friendships grow and communities thrive.
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Favourite place in Abu Dhabi: the calm waters of Saadiyat.
Simon
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Marlies
Born and raised in Germany, Marlies enjoys discovering new places and experiences in Abu Dhabi. With a background in intercultural dialogue and gender justice, she has worked on projects across Europe and Africa supporting migrant communities and raising awareness about gender-based violence.
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She became an integrator because she believes in the power of community – something she’s experienced around the world and sees as key to feeling at home, building connections, and truly belonging.
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Favorite place in Abu Dhabi: El Mazaara – a peaceful escape that reminds her of home.
Iris
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