The mum behind the community.

Hi, I’m Hannah.

I’m an Australian mum to one human baby…and one fur baby. Over the past nine years, my husband and I have lived in four countries, but our move from the UK to Dubai in September 2025 was by far the most stressful and overwhelming yet.

While there was plenty of relocation information online, I quickly realised that nothing compares to hearing real, first-hand experiences from other mums who had made the move themselves.

Alongside using my instagram as a public diary to share the highs and lows of motherhood in London, I began documenting our family’s move to Dubai — and soon found myself connecting with hundreds of mums searching for the same answers I had been, and simply wanting to meet other mums.

What started as a small Instagram group quickly grew to over 1,500 members on WhatsApp in less than four weeks, and naturally evolved into in-person meet-ups.

As an introvert, I wanted to create gatherings that didn’t feel like scary networking events — just relaxed conversations over coffee, a space to ask questions, have a vent, and simply get out of the house.

Because I know firsthand how lonely motherhood can feel — and my hope is that through Expat Mums Dubai, it doesn’t have to be.