British Indians in the UAE, since 2019
Where British Heritage
Meets Indian Heart
Friendships, family days, social nights and sporting activities, a professional network, and a directory that backs British Indian business.
- Members
- 2,000+
- Rated
- 5.0
What brings you to BILD?
I want to join BILD
For British Indians living in the UAE. Events, family days and festival celebrations.
Join BILDA network that is already thriving
You are not joining something new. You are joining something that already works.
2,000+
British Indians in the BILD network
Across the UAE, and still growing every week
100+
Events hosted since 2019
Socials, family days and celebrations
2019
Established in Dubai
Built by members, year after year
British and Indian. One family.
BILD is a membership network created exclusively for individuals of British Indian heritage, or the spouse or partner of someone who is, living in the UAE. We welcome those of Indian origin who were born, raised, or previously settled in the UK and identify with both British and Indian roots.
This is a space where anyone who connects with our British Indian spirit can feel at home, whether you have lived in Dubai for years or have just arrived.
We connect members through social meet-ups, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to support British Indian businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs across the Emirates. While we embrace all faiths, BILD remains centred on the unique experiences of British Indians living abroad.
Belong. Connect. Grow.
One membership, three things every British Indian in the UAE needs: a family to belong to, a network to draw on, and a place for your business to be seen.
Belong
Your people, already here.
Friendships that outlast the group chat. Social nights, festival celebrations and family days, whether you landed last month or a decade ago.
- Social nights
- Festivals and celebrations
- Family-friendly events
Connect
Who you know, without starting over.
Professional networking with entrepreneurs, executives and specialists who share your background. Introductions, recommendations from people who have already done it, and the knowledge that takes years to build alone.
- Professional networking
- Warm introductions
- Member knowledge base
Grow
A network that backs its own.
Visibility for your business in the BILD Business Directory, member offers from across the network, and a straightforward way to support British Indian businesses in the UAE and UK.
- Business Directory listing
- Member-only offers
- Reach 2,000+ members
Loved by the BILD Family
BILD – British Indian Ladies in Dubai – is so much more than just a community group; it’s a genuinely supportive network of women who are always willing to help one another. What I love most is that no question ever feels too big, too small or too random! Whether someone is looking for the best restaurant to take visiting parents, recommendations for schools, ideas for keeping the kids entertained during the holidays, a trusted doctor, beauty recommendation, or even the nearest tailor to a particular member – someone will invariably come back with an answer, a recommendation or an introduction. The list really is endless! There is such a lovely spirit of “sharing is caring” within the group. Members freely share their experiences, knowledge, contacts and advice, which can be invaluable, particularly when navigating life in Dubai. There is a real sense that women genuinely want to help other women. A huge amount of credit also goes to the founder, Truna. Despite creating and nurturing such a wonderful community, she remains incredibly humble, approachable and helpful. She leads by example, is always willing to support others and has created an environment where kindness, generosity and genuine connection sit at the heart of the group. BILD is welcoming, informative, positive and, above all, wonderfully supportive. It is a fantastic example of what a community can be when people genuinely look out for one another. Sharing really is caring – and BILD lives that beautifully. With gratitude 🙏🏻 ❤️
Pav Shroff
a month ago
Upcoming Events
Join us at our next BILD gathering
BILD Beginner Hike 2026
🥾⛰️ BILD BEGINNERS HIKE! WHO’S UP FOR A LITTLE ADVENTURE? ☀️❤️ Fancy swapping the Dubai hustle and bustle for some fresh mountain air, stunning sea views and great company? 😍 We’re heading to Al Rabi Tower in beautiful Khorfakkan for a morning hike and we’d love you to join us! This is what BILD is all about… getting out, trying something different, meeting like-minded people and BILDing new friendships along the way! ❤️ Whether you’re coming on your own, with your partner or bringing a friend, everyone is welcome. You don’t need to be an experienced hiker, just reasonably fit and up for a bit of an adventure! 🥰 📅 Saturday 24th October 2026 📍 Al Rabi Tower, Khorfakkan ⏰ 7.30am SHARP, ready to start hiking! 🗺️ Meeting point: Al Rabi Tower car park 🥾 WHAT TO EXPECT ⛰️ Easy to moderate hike, suitable for reasonably fit beginners 👟 Approx. 5-6km round trip ⏱️ Around 2-3 hours including breaks and plenty of photo opportunities! 🌄 A steady uphill climb with some rocky paths, loose stones and steps, but rewarded with gorgeous mountain and sea views! ☀️ Very little shade, so come prepared. 🚗 COMING FROM DUBAI? Please allow approximately 1.5-2 hours for the drive each way, depending on where you’re coming from and traffic. Aim to leave Dubai around 5.30-6am so you’re at the meeting point by 7.30am, ready to start together! We expect to finish back at the car park around 10.30-11am, with an estimated return to Dubai around 12.30-1pm if heading straight home. 🎒 WHAT TO BRING 💧 At least 2 litres of water per person 🍌 Some snacks to keep you going 🧢 Sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap 🎒 A small backpack 📱 Fully charged phone 👟 WHAT TO WEAR Comfortable gym or hiking clothes and proper trainers with good grip, or hiking shoes if you have them. Bring a light layer if it’s cool in the morning. 🏖️ FANCY MAKING A DAY OF IT? Khorfakkan is such a lovely coastal town, so why rush back? Anyone who fancies staying longer can enjoy: ☕ Breakfast, coffee or brunch around Khorfakkan 🏖️ A swim or some downtime at Khorfakkan Beach 🌊 A visit to Khorfakkan Waterfall and Amphitheatre ⛰️ A trip to Al Suhub Rest House for those incredible panoramic views Pack your swimwear and a towel if you fancy a dip afterwards! ❤️ A LITTLE REMINDER The trail is quite exposed and it can still be warm in October, so we’ll keep a sensible pace, take breaks and make sure everyone stays hydrated. And remember, this isn’t a race or a fitness competition! It’s about getting outdoors, enjoying the beautiful UAE, having a laugh, meeting new people and making memories together. Good company, fresh air, beautiful views and hopefully a few new friendships… that’s the BILD way! ❤️ So grab your trainers, set those early alarms and come join us! See you at 7.30am! ☀️🥾❤️
BILD DIWALI EDIT - Makeup Workshop
✨💄BILD DIWALI GLAM, LET’S GET GLAM TOGETHER! 💄✨ Following the great response to Bhumika’s previous BILD makeup workshop, we’re so excited to bring you another one! ♥️ This time Diwali just around the corner, what better time to get the BILD ladies together for an afternoon of makeup, learning, laughs and a little bit of glam? ✨🪔 Whether you’re a complete beginner, already confident with makeup, or you joined us for one of our previous workshops and want to learn some new techniques, everyone is welcome! This time, we’re focusing on creating that gorgeous Diwali glam look, while teaching you techniques you can use again and again. 👜BRING YOUR OWN MAKEUP KIT! Bhumika will work with your own products alongside her professional makeup kit, showing you how to get the most out of what you already have. She’ll be moving around the group throughout the session, giving you personal, hands on guidance and individual tips to help you get your makeup just right. ✨What is covered: 💫 Master the glam eye look 💫 Master your skincare prep 💫 Master colour correction 💫 Master your foundation technique 💫 Master concealer & blush application 💫 Master the fuller lip technique 💫 Learn how to find and work with your perfect shades No more buying the wrong foundation, concealer or corrector and leaving it sitting unused! Learn how to make your existing makeup work for you. Whether you’re getting ready for Diwali celebrations, weddings, parties or simply want to feel more confident doing your own makeup, come along, learn something new and enjoy some lovely time with the BILD ladies. 😍 📆 Date: 24th October 2026, Saturday 🕣 Timings: 1pm - 4pm 📍 Location: Green Community West, DIP ✨Come with your makeup kit. Leave with new skills, new confidence and maybe a few new BILD connections too! 🪔Let’s get Diwali ready, together! ♥️
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BILD Diwali Dhamaka 2026
💥 THE WAIT IS OVER… BILD DIWALI DHAMAKA IS BACK! 💥 And if you know, you KNOW… this is the BILD night everyone talks about long after the lights go down! 🪔🔥 Join us for the 7th Annual BILD Diwali Dhamaka on Saturday 14 November 2026 at the spectacular Al Habtoor Polo Resort! ✨🐎 Seven years of BILD. Seven years of friendships, laughter, connections and unforgettable celebrations. This year, we’re bringing it all together for our biggest, boldest and most glamorous Diwali night yet! ❤️ Get those sarees and sherwanis ready, gather your partners and friends and prepare to dance, laugh and celebrate with a room full of people who arrive as guests and leave feeling like old friends. That’s the BILD magic!💃🏽🕺🏽 And yes… this one is strictly ADULTS ONLY! So book the babysitter, dress all the way up and let your hair down without any little ones crying that they want to go home! 😂🙌🏽 What’s waiting for you? 🍛 A delicious Indian feast specially created by the resort’s newly appointed Head Chef 🔥 Bollywood and Bhangra anthems guaranteed to fill the dance floor 🎭 Fabulous entertainment and a few surprises along the way 📸 Gorgeous photo moments for all those Diwali looks ✨ A stunning five-star setting ❤️ And the unbeatable warmth, buzz and energy of a proper BILD celebration! Every year it sells out. Every year the dance floor is packed. And every year you tell us it ended far too soon! 🥳 Spaces are genuinely limited, so please don’t leave it until the group chat starts filling up with “Has anyone got a spare ticket?” 👀😂 📅 Saturday 14 November 2026 ⏰ 8 til late 📍 Al Habtoor Polo Resort, Dubai 🎟️ Book your tickets below Come for the celebration. Stay for the friendships, the laughter, the dancing and the memories. Let’s light up Dubai and make Diwali 2026 our most unforgettable BILD Dhamaka yet! 🪔✨🔥❤️ Optional: Book together, sit together. Share your table code with friends when booking. Seating with friends can be requested, and while we will try our best, it cannot be guaranteed. 🎉 Please note that all bookings are non-refundable & no upgrades will be available on the night.
You don’t just join BILD.
You find your people.
Moving to the UAE is easy. Feeling at home takes people who get it, without you having to explain yourself. That is what BILD is for.
Meet people
Familiar faces in a city where you arrived knowing nobody.
Make friends
The kind you call on a Sunday, not just the ones in a group chat.
Build connections
A network of British Indians who understand where you started.
Discover opportunities
Work, clients, advice and introductions that come from knowing people.
Celebrate who you are
Diwali, cricket, Sunday roasts and everything in between.
Welcome to BILD
“Hello, I'm Truna, the Founder of BILD. What started as a simple idea, bringing people together so no one ever feels alone in a new city, has grown into a warm, close-knit network that feels like family.”
“BILD is all about belonging. We laugh together, support each other, celebrate our heritage, and create moments that feel special.”
“BILD is built with heart. It is a family where kindness leads, friendships grow naturally, and everyone is genuinely welcomed.”
“This is a space where anyone who connects with our British Indian spirit can feel at home, whether you have lived in Dubai for years or have just arrived.”
“Welcome to BILD. Your people, your place, your Dubai family.”
Truna Jaswal
Founder, BILD
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about BILD
BILD (British Indians Living in Dubai) is a membership network for people of British Indian heritage living in the UAE, connecting members through festival celebrations, social events, business networking.
BILD is open to individuals of Indian origin who were born, raised, or previously settled in the United Kingdom, who identify with both British and Indian roots, and who are currently residing in the UAE. Spouses and partners of someone who meets these criteria are also welcome.
BILD is based in Dubai and most active there, but membership and events are open to British Indians living anywhere in the UAE.
Join BILD to get access to events and the Business Directory. You can apply on our Join page, where the membership fee is shown before you pay.
Yes - the BILD Business Directory lists British Indian businesses and professionals across the UAE and UK, open to both BILD members and non-members.