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UAE follows Shariah laws and marriage in UAE is considered to be Holy Bond between two people- a man and a woman. Ever since Dubai has become the centre of attention following the economic Boom, a number of people visit to Dubai has also increased. With businesses being set up here, the number of people visiting Dubai has also increased manifolds. People from various parts of the world are willing to settle in Dubai for the high standard of life, and raise their families.

 

Islam states marriage to be a contract that is legal, and exists between a man and a woman. It is aimed at safeguarding the rights of the husband and the wife, along with the children. So for getting married in Dubai, there are a few legal procedures that need to be followed for the marriage to be held legal.

 

For a couple to be married as per the Dubai law firms, is to register the marriage in the Shariah court along with all the documents that are required for marriage in UAE. In such instances, you can contact Law firms in Dubai for assistance.

 

Expatriates getting married in UAE

 

Since UAE is a favourite destination for tourists, it is possible for expatriates to be married in UAE. However there are a few rules and regulations that needs to be followed in order to get married that are dependent on their nationality and religion. The process is easier if the man and the woman beyond to the same religion. But it is a more complicated and elaborate process if the bride and the groom beyond to different religions. Moreover in case a Muslim woman wants to get married to a Christian man, it is not possible. Similarly, non-Muslim groom has to convert to Islam for marrying a Muslim woman.

 

In case both the bride and groom are non-Muslims, and they are expatriates, the laws of their home country will be applied. However, the spouse needs to produce a valid visa that proves their residence in Dubai. For any spouse possessing a visit visa, a proper medical examination needs to be carried out before the marriage takes place in UAE.

 

Court marriage in Dubai (online services)

 

Online services are available for those people who want to go through their process of getting married with the help of court proceedings. The marriage registration takes place through a portal for those who want to avail the online service and the Dubai court allotted the marriage certificate.

 

Although it might seem that marriage is an extremely easy process in Dubai, it is important to follow all the laws. The violations are met with strict penalty.

 

Islamic Marriage for Expatriates

 

For non-UAE residents, the UAE residence visa is required for the bride as well as the groom is required. Moreover, the father of the bride or her marriage lawyer from Dubai has to ensure that the couple is accompanied by either of them to the court.

 

As per the Family lawyers in UAE, the bride also needs to be accompanied by two Muslim male witnesses.

 

Marriage for a Muslim woman in Dubai needs to be backed by the consent of her legal guardians.

 

For those cases when the father of the bride is not alive, she needs to be accompanied by a brother or an uncle.

 

People who are divorced or widowed needs to provide a proof of their status of being divorced or widowed.

 

For a Muslim bride whose father is a non-Muslim, a certificate for ‘No Objection’ issued by her consulate, or the embassy in the UAE needs to be produced.

 

Finally, for the marriage to be legally valid, the registration has to take place in a Shariah Court in UAE.

 

Officiating the marriage ceremony for Expatriates in Dubai

 

Marriages of Muslims, irrespective of expats or local people in Dubai and various other parts in UAE are carried out as per the provisions of the Shariah. The nationality of the couple in this case is not a matter of concern.

Marriages are considered to be Islamic in two cases-

• The bride as well as the broom are Muslims by religion
• The groom is a Muslim, whereas the bride associates with the Ahl Al-Kitaab or the People of the Book.

Marriage officers or Mazoons appointed by the Ministry of Justice are authorized to officiate Islamic marriages.

 

There are a few limitations as well for expats getting married in Dubai that needs to be kept in mind:

The laws of UAE forbids a Muslim woman to marry a non-Muslim man. In such cases, the man has to convert to Islam and provide proofs of the same for the marriage to be legal and valid.

 

However, in Dubai, a Muslim man can marry a woman of a different religious background.