Empowering the Ethiopian Community in the UAE
Your one-stop platform for jobs, legal support, business networking, and cultural connection. Together we thrive!
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From Addis to Abu Dhabi—We've Got Your Back
Your one-stop platform for jobs, legal support, business networking, and cultural connection. Together we thrive!
500+ Verified Jobs
Updated daily
Curated job listings with verified employers to prevent scams. Find opportunities in hospitality, driving, IT and more.
Guides on visa renewals, labor rights in Arabic/Amharic, and connections to affordable legal assistance.
Discover and support Ethiopian-owned businesses across the UAE - from cafes to freelancers.
Celebrate cultural festivals like Meskel and Timkat, or join our weekly Coffee Chats for networking.
Verified jobs tailored for the Ethiopian community in the UAE
Dubai
Looking for experienced drivers with UAE license. Minimum 2 years experience required.
Abu Dhabi
5-star hotel seeking friendly staff with customer service experience. Training provided.
Sharjah
Technical support role requiring 3+ years experience. CCNA certification preferred.
Access reliable information and assistance for your legal needs in the UAE
For urgent help with lost passports, employer disputes, or other emergencies.
Get help with translating official documents between Amharic, Arabic and English.
Step-by-step guide to renewing your UAE residence visa.
Know your rights as an employee under UAE labor law.
List of organizations offering free or low-cost legal consultations.
Always verify legal information with official sources. Our guides are for informational purposes only.
Discover and support Ethiopian-owned businesses across the UAE
Authentic Ethiopian cuisine in the heart of Dubai. Try our famous injera with various wots.
Your one-stop shop for Ethiopian groceries, spices, coffee and traditional clothing.
Specialty Ethiopian coffee shop offering traditional coffee ceremony experiences.
List your business in our directory to reach thousands of potential customers in the Ethiopian community.
Connect with fellow Ethiopians through cultural celebrations and networking events
Join us for the annual Meskel festival celebration with traditional dance, food and the burning of the Demera.
Our weekly gathering for networking and community building over traditional Ethiopian coffee.
Learn how to start and grow your business in the UAE from successful Ethiopian entrepreneurs.
Inspiring stories of Ethiopians thriving in the UAE
Nurse, Dubai
"Habesha Connect helped me find a better hospital job with fair pay. The legal guides also helped me understand my rights when I had issues with my previous employer."
Restaurant Owner, Abu Dhabi
"Through the business directory, I've connected with many new customers. The community events also helped me network with suppliers and other business owners."
IT Professional, Sharjah
"I was struggling with isolation until I found this community. The Coffee Chats helped me make friends, and I even found my current job through the job board!"
Have a success story to inspire others? We'd love to feature members of our community who are making a difference.
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Founded in 2022, Habesha Connect UAE was created to address the unique challenges faced by the Ethiopian community in the United Arab Emirates. Our mission is to empower Ethiopians through access to jobs, legal resources, business opportunities, and cultural connection.
What started as a small WhatsApp group has grown into a comprehensive platform serving thousands of Ethiopians across all seven emirates. We're proud to be a community-driven initiative that's making a real difference in people's lives.
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