Your Guide to a Civil Wedding in Dubai for Filipinos
Hazim Darwish
Hazim Darwish Practicing law for almost a decade, he has in-depth knowledge on UAE legislation with particular expertise on family law, and regulatory compliance for business organizations. Hazim Darwish also provides counsel on legal rights and obligations in the UAE to clients, including individuals and businesses subject to investigation or prosecution under Criminal Law by major regulators.
For an expat marriage to be legal in the UAE, specific guidelines must be fulfilled. The epidemic has significantly changed marital relations because to travel constraints and job obligations. Today, a large number of foreigners wed in the emirates themselves. The establishment of weddings for people of all nationalities that are legal not only in … Read more
Sharjah court marriage or Marriage in Sharjah is not a quick and easy thing to do, regardless of whether you live in the emirate or not. If you are not a UAE resident and you plan on exchanging vows in the desert state, you have to make sure you are prepared to do all the … Read more
Marriage in the UAE is not only considered a personal commitment, but also a legal contract. For a marriage to be valid, certain legal formalities and requirements have to be met according to the laws of UAE. Whether you’re a Muslim or a non-Muslim, a UAE national or an expatriate, it is important to know … Read more
With the presence of more than 200 international nationalities with their diversity and diversity in terms of personal beliefs towards life, the Emirati legislator will have many tasks hanging over his shoulders. On the one hand, preserving the identity of the Arab-Islamic state of the Emirates, and on the other hand, the necessity of openness … Read more
Marriage according to Sharia is the legally recognized form of marriage for a Muslim couple under the laws of the UAE. Under the Personal Status Law of the UAE, these laws were recently updated in 2025, taking into account changes in the legal environment while keeping the Sharia tradition intact. Complete guide on the Sharia … Read more
Couples in the UAE, particularly in Abu Dhabi, can legalize or formalize their relationship by undergoing a court marriage in the Abu Dhabi Court. A court marriage allows a couple to establish a civil partnership as their legal designation. The two individuals marrying in the Abu Dhabi Court must meet certain conditions, including not being … Read more