South African Business Council UAE

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

🇿🇦 1 DAY TO GO, SAFFAS! 🇦🇪🔥

Tomorrow, South Africans across the world will come together to celebrate International South African Expat Day — and the UAE SAFFA community is ready to bring the gees! 🇿🇦

Whether you’re firing up the braai at home, heading out with friends, or supporting one of our proudly South African spots across the UAE, this day is all about celebrating our people, our culture, our food, and the Ubuntu spirit that keeps us connected — no matter where we are in the world.

Some amazing local favourites have shared offers and gathering options for the day, including:

🇿🇦 garden on 8
🇿🇦 Baloos
🇿🇦 The Els Club
🇿🇦 Hyperama
🇿🇦 Lekker Shop
🇿🇦 LM Portuguese
🇿🇦 JamJars

You can find all the offers and details in the Facebook group here:

👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14Xq8pPfF4c/?mibextid=wwXIfr

📸 Share your celebration with us!

We would love to see how you are celebrating International South African Expat Day in the UAE. Share your photos, videos, dishes, braais, gatherings, and special moments in the Facebook group, or tag us in your posts using:





We would love to include your memories in our Facebook celebration post and show the world how South Africans in the UAE celebrate Ubuntu across borders.

One people. One spirit. Proudly South African — wherever we are. 🇿🇦💛

Thank you for supporting our community. ❤️

29/05/2026

🇿🇦 Howzit SAFFAS in the UAE! Have you heard the news? 🇦🇪

South Africans across the world are coming together to celebrate International South African Expat Day on Saturday, 6 June 2026 — and of course, the UAE SAFFA community is joining in with all the gees! 🔥

This is a day to celebrate home away from home — our culture, our food, our stories, our people, and the spirit of Ubuntu that keeps us connected no matter where in the world we are.

Whether you’re firing up the *braai* at home, meeting your mates at your *favourite local watering hole*, or supporting a proudly South African spot in the UAE — this day is for all of us.

Some SAFFA favourites will also be joining the celebration with South African-style food, specials, or gathering options, including:

🇿🇦 garden on 8
🇿🇦 Baloos
🇿🇦 The Els Club
🇿🇦 Hyperama
🇿🇦 Lekker Butchery
🇿🇦 LM Portuguese
🇿🇦 JamJars

So whether you’re craving boerie, biltong, pap en sous, koeksisters, melktert, bunny chow, a cold drink with friends, or just that familiar SAFFA gees — there’s a way for everyone to celebrate.

📸 *Share your celebration!*

Post your photos, videos, dishes and moments on the day, and use:





Let’s show the world how South Africans in the UAE celebrate Ubuntu across borders.

One people. One spirit. Proudly South African — wherever we are. 🇿🇦💛

Thank you for supporting the community ❤️

garden on 8
Louis Smith
Oliver Wayne Abraham
The Els Club, Dubai
Hyperama UAE
LM Portugese

27/05/2026

Eid Al Adha Mubarak from SABCO ✨
Wishing you and your loved ones joy, peace, and prosperity on this special occasion. 🌙🤍

27/05/2026

🇿🇦 South Africans in the UAE — this one is for us! 🇦🇪

On Saturday, 6 June 2026, South Africans around the world will come together to celebrate International South African Expat Day — a global day dedicated to honouring our shared heritage, our stories, our communities, and the spirit of Ubuntu that keeps us connected no matter where we are.

And of course, here in the UAE, we’re doing it SAFFA style. 🔥

Whether you’re planning a lekker braai at home, meeting mates at your favourite local watering hole, enjoying a proper South African meal, or simply raising a glass to home, we invite you to be part of the celebration.

Think boerie on the braai, biltong on the table, koeksisters, melktert, bunny chow, pap en sous, Mrs Balls, Ouma rusks, Castle, Savanna, Amarula, and all the little things that make us say: “Ag, this feels like home.”

SAFFA specials to be shared soon - watch this space.

With more than 40 events already confirmed across 14 countries, this global movement is growing fast — and we want the UAE SAFFA community to be part of it.

📸 Share your celebration with us!

Whether you’re at home, at a restaurant, at a community gathering, or around the braai with friends, tag us and use the hashtag:






Remember to wear your South African jersey or the colours of the South African flag. 🇿🇦

We’ll be collecting photos and videos from the day to create a special community video capturing how South Africans in the UAE celebrated together.

Let’s show the world how South Africans abroad keep the gees alive. 🇿🇦✨

Wherever you are, whoever you’re with — celebrate your South African roots, connect with your people, and share the Ubuntu.

26/05/2026

On this day, we commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity on 25 May 1963 — a moment that marked a shared commitment to unity, freedom, identity, and progress across our continent.

Africa Day is a reminder of the strength of our people, the richness of our cultures, and the resilience that continues to shape Africa’s story.

Today, we celebrate Africa’s heart and spirit — our heritage, our diversity, and our shared hope for the future.

Happy Africa Day! 🌍✨

15/05/2026

From powerful conversations to valuable business connections 🤝
Here’s a glimpse of some of our networking events at SABCO, where professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders come together to grow, collaborate, and create opportunities.
Want to be part of our community and join our upcoming events?
Become a member today and visit our website to learn more.

10/05/2026

Throwback to an unforgettable Ubuntu Social Community Mixer 🤝
Hosted at Novecento, this evening brought together inspiring minds, meaningful conversations, and powerful connections.
A special thank you to , Box, and Novecento for making this networking event such a success.
Here’s to more collaborations, stronger connections, and many more unforgettable gatherings ahead.

10/05/2026

On the 10th of May, we proudly celebrate South African Women’s Day, honoring the incredible women who continue to inspire generations through their strength, resilience, leadership, and love.

To every mother, leader, entrepreneur, and change maker, thank you for the difference you make every single day.
Wishing all South African women a day filled with appreciation, pride, and joy. ❤
From all of us at South African Business Council 🇿🇦

06/05/2026

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Unification of the UAE Armed Forces 🇦🇪
A milestone that reflects decades of unity, strength, and unwavering dedication to protecting the nation.
Today, we honor a legacy built on service, sacrifice, and commitment، standing as a symbol of pride, resilience, and national unity for generations to come.