'UAE is now home': German families on building lives in the Emirates
German families proud to call the UAE home have told of their joy at helping to strengthen cultural connections, as President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed prepares to begin a state visit to Germany on Wednesday. Katja Guzmann is one of the thousands of Germans who live and work in the Emirates. She moved to Abu Dhabi with her husband and three children in 2018, planning to stay for three to five…
German families have expressed their joy at calling the UAE home as President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed prepares for a state visit to Germany. Katja Guzmann, a German family with three children, has lived in Abu Dhabi since 2018 and bought a house. They moved there for work, initially planning to stay for three to five years but have stayed longer.
The family enjoys the safety and sense of belonging in the UAE, which has shaped their lives and their children's upbringing. Dorina Hacker, the head of administration at a German school in Abu Dhabi, has lived there for 15 years after initially planning a two to three-year stay. She emphasizes how the UAE's cultural diversity has impacted her life.
Kerstin Schwappach, a deputy head at the school, arrived in the UAE a year ago and appreciates the freedom and sense of community the country offers. A German-speaking women's group has helped new arrivals settle into the UAE by providing support and answering questions about daily life.
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