Question 1

Can two tourists get married in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Two non-resident tourists do not meet the current Dubai civil marriage condition requiring at least one party to be a Dubai resident. Other marriage routes may be available depending on religion and nationality, and eligible tourists can separately consider the Abu Dhabi civil marriage procedure.

Question 2

Can non-Muslims have a civil marriage in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dubai Courts provides a civil marriage service for eligible non-Muslims. Both parties must be non-Muslim, at least one must be a Dubai resident and both must be at least 21 years old.

Question 3

Does one person need a Dubai residence visa for civil marriage?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dubai Courts currently requires at least one party to the civil marriage to be a resident of Dubai.

Question 4

Is a premarital medical test required for civil marriage in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Dubai Courts does not currently list the premarital medical certificate required for its legal or Islamic marriage service among the published requirements for non-Muslim civil marriage.

Question 5

Do foreign marriage documents need Arabic translation and attestation?

Accepted Answer

Foreign-issued documents may require the applicable authentication process before submission, and documents in another language must be provided with a certified legal Arabic translation where required by Dubai Courts.

Marriage requirements for Tourists & Expats