Civil marriage in Dubai
الزواج المدني في دبي
Clear steps and full legal support for a recognised civil marriage in Dubai, under UAE law.
- Specialist team in non-Muslim family law
- Dubai Courts follow-up and the relevant authorities
- Detailed knowledge of Dubai’s requirements
- Every nationality residents and visitors
Civil marriage in Dubai at a glance
Civil marriage in Dubai lets non-Muslims of any nationality marry with full legal recognition in the UAE, through Dubai Courts under a set procedure that protects both spouses and is recognised locally and abroad.

Our civil marriage services in Dubai
We handle the whole file until you receive the certificate.
-
Eligibility Under Dubai Courts’ requirements
-
Documents Prepared and translated
-
Appointments Booking and liaising with authorities
-
Registration Until the certificate is issued
Why us?
- Experience with civil marriage in Dubai
- Detailed knowledge of Dubai Courts
- Personal support from start to certificate
- Several languages
- Full confidentiality
Good to know in Dubai
-
Residence
Options for residents and visitors, subject to conditions
-
Foreign documents
May need legal translation and attestation
-
Age
Both spouses must be of legal age
Steps to a civil marriage in Dubai
Five clear steps.
-
1
Eligibility
Case reviewed, conditions met
-
2
Documents
Prepared, translated, attested
-
3
Appointment
Booked with Dubai Courts
-
4
The marriage
Both spouses attending
-
5
Certificate
Issued by Dubai Courts
Required documents
- Passports of both spouses
- Proof of marital status (single, divorced, widowed)
- Birth certificate (in some cases)
- Dubai residence or entry visa
- Translated and attested foreign documents
Frequently asked questions
All questionsThere are options for non-residents under specific conditions; we explain the right route at the consultation.
Once documents are complete it is usually quick, depending on appointment availability.
The certificate can be attested for use in many countries; we guide you through attestation.
Proceedings are in Arabic with English possible at some stages; we support you in both.

