bobo why don't you learn rugby? It is the only really active club for expats around.

They play touch rugby 3 nights a week over summer (although pitch is being dug up for August) and this is a great way to learn.

The season proper starts in september with pre-season training beginning mid august. There are home and away games every weekend until April. Teams are Dubai (3), abu dhabi, sharjah, muscat, Bahrain.

You do have to pay though. However annual membership is about QR700 so it won't break the bank.