Community Associations Institute – Middle East (CAIME) is the Middle East chapter of the global Community Associations Institute (CAI), established in 2017 and headquartered in Dubai, UAE. CAIME serves as a professional association dedicated to supporting the governance, management, and sustainable development of community associations and jointly owned properties in the region. It acts as a networking and knowledge-sharing platform for homeowners, community managers, service providers, and real estate professionals focused on best practices in community management, financial oversight, maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

CAIME is governed by an elected board comprised of senior community management professionals in the Middle East, with a clear set of bylaws and roles to ensure transparent governance and effective leadership. The chapter emphasizes professional development, offering workshops, training, e-learning, and certification programs to enhance the expertise of those involved in community association management. It also provides access to international best practices and collaborates with stakeholders to address challenges specific to the Middle East real estate laws and community living environments.

The headquarters of CAIME is located at W Cluster, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, UAE. The organization’s mission is to enhance community living experiences throughout the Middle East by nurturing leadership, promoting excellence and integrity in community management, and inspiring a culture of learning, sharing, and service among homeowners, residents, and service providers. CAIME’s activities include networking events, professional training, emergency preparedness guidance, budget planning, and fostering collaboration among community stakeholders to build better, safer, and well-managed residential communities.