Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Community builder, entrepreneur, and global citizen with a passion for creating meaningful connections. Over the past 24+ years, Navine lived the expat life across eight countries - Australia, Egypt, France, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, USA, and the UAE - navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with international relocation. Each move brought growth, resilience, and valuable lessons that shaped both her personal and professional journey. As the Founder of Coffee With An Expat, Navine turned her experiences into a platform dedicated to empowering expat women. What began as a small gathering has grown into a vibrant community offering support, resources, and connections for women navigating life abroad. Her mission is to help others overcome the challenges of expat life and transform transitions into fulfilling and rewarding experiences. Living the expat life through various stages has taught Navine how to balance decision-making, planning, executing, and adapting - all while ensuring the wellbeing of her family. She learned to overcome challenges by developing effective coping strategies that simplify transitions and enhance the expat experience. These experiences inspired Navine to create a space where women can connect, share their journeys, and thrive in a supportive community. Coffee With An Expat is a leading global lifestyle platform for expat women. It’s a place where resources, advice, and heartfelt connections are readily available to help women not just adapt but flourish in their expat journeys.
Coffee With An Expat is the UAE’s leading and most trusted community for expat women—a one-of-a-kind network that offers the depth, support, and enrichment that no other group can match. We’re more than just a community; we’re a movement empowering women to thrive in every aspect of their expat journey. Designed exclusively for women, Coffee With An Expat combines genuine connection, personal growth, and a uniquely enriching cultural experience. Our members gain access to transformative workshops, tailored events, and immersive cultural activities that open doors to both self-discovery and a deeper understanding of life in the UAE. Here, women find the tools and encouragement they need to build their best lives abroad—personally, professionally, and socially. With a distinct vibe that’s warm, welcoming, and uplifting, Coffee With An Expat creates a “home away from home” that’s unlike any other. Our members aren’t just joining a group; they’re joining a sisterhood that inspires them to expand their horizons, connect on a meaningful level, and experience the UAE in a way that is truly unforgettable. This is where expat women come to find purpose, build lifelong friendships, and embrace the richness of a new culture—with the support and resources of the UAE’s top community by their side.
As Entrepreneur and Fashion Designer my current responsibilities for the development of the business and brand Navine includes but not limited to: - Creating/visualising an idea and producing a design - Attend fashion and fabric events - Source and purchase materials (fabrics, trims, fastenings and embellishments etc.) - Manage marketing, social media and other business activities - Manage financial and budget activities - Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships - Liase directly with suppliers and factories (packaging, labels, fabrics..etc.)
Real Estate, Relocation & Settling-In Services
- Substitute work for Bursar, Principal Secretary and Admissions Department - Handling phone enquiries, admission forms, data entry