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Organising A Marriage (Muslim)
A marriage between two Muslims can be conducted at the Dubai Courts, as can a marriage between a Muslim man and a non-Muslim woman. However, a non-Muslim man cannot marry a Muslim woman; he must first convert to Islam. Different nationalities may have specific requirements, so contact your local embassy.
Prerequisites
- Groom is Muslim
- Bride is Muslim or Christian
- At least one partner is a UAE resident.
- Bride and groom must have a pre-marital health test.
What to bring
- Passports (originals and copies)
- At least one residence visa (copy)
- Proof that groom is Muslim
- Attested divorce certificate, if applicable
- Widows must show attested death certificate of deceased spouse.
- Legal guardians and two Muslim witnesses (they must bring their National IDs if locals, or original passports if they are expats).
- Formal approval from bride’s father or a close male relative. If bride has no father or brothers, an application must be made to the judge at the Sharia court to allow the marriage to proceed.
- Any documents issued from outside the UAE should be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE embassy in the relevant country, as well as the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They should also be translated into Arabic by a legal translator.
- Any documents issued in the UAE should also be translated and attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Dhs.50 processing fee
Personal Status Court, Dubai Courts, Umm Hurair 2
- Submit all the documents for verification
- The judge will marry you immediately
- Authenticate UAE marriage licence at the Ministry of Justice.
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