Getting Married In Dubai As An Expat – All You Need To Know
Published March 20, 2023
Are you planning to propose to her soon? Then you are probably wondering where it would be the best place to ask that important question. We have great news for you: there is a place on Earth that is about to be one of the most famous destinations for tourists. A place that is famous for its incredible architecture, romantic destinations and curated events. A place that is full of luxury, elegance and beauty. Are you ready?
Dubai, the ultimate love destination
Dubai, this beautiful country in the UAE is one of the most beloved destinations in the world when it comes to couple getaways. The country offers tons of locations for a romantic dinner, desert adventure, or simply to enjoy some incredible golden hours. No surprise that more and more people choose this place for their future proposal and then for their dream wedding.
Getting married in Dubai – pros and cons
While a wedding is always a beautiful event full of smiles and love, the chosen location always has a strong effect on its success. Just like anywhere in the world, organizing your wedding in Dubai also has its pros and cons.
Pros:
- You will have a high-quality, bespoke wedding
- Dubai has the most classy locations with incredible views for a memorable big day
- No matter the place, you will work with experienced wedding experts
- Proposal Dubai, a bespoke event organizer is specialized in weddings in the UAE
- Thanks to the infinite opportunities, you can have a location to come back to anniversaries, baby showers and many more
Cons:
- As an expat you will need some extra papers
- A classy wedding in Dubai is a bit more pricey than in other locations
- You probably won’t be able to give kisses on the street to your future wife
Still, we say getting married in Dubai is one of the best decisions you can make if you want a memorable, classy and unique wedding. Being a wedding expert now we collected all the important things you need to know before you start to organize your big day in the UAE.
5 things you need to know before getting married in Dubai
#1 You must legally register your marriage with the relevant embassies or courts.
#2 You need a couple of documents, such as:
The bride’s approval.
Your Emirates IDs.
Valid Passports.
Visa status.
A positive pre-marital health screening certificate must be procured for both of you.
#3 At least one of you must have a valid UAE residence visa.
#4 Muslim and non-muslim expats need different documents for their marriage. Learn more about what you need exactly here.
#5 Both of you must be at least 18 years of age.
The requirements will vary based on your nationality, religion, residency status, or citizenship. If you don’t want to get lost in the documents and want to make sure that everything is set up and works out perfectly, we recommend you contact us. We can help you with your papers and with organizing your dream wedding in a unique location in this incredible country, Dubai.
