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9 available 9 • View allRequirements and validity for marriage of foreigners in the UAE
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Q: Hello,
I'm a Muslim resident in Abu Dhabi and my future husband is not resident in the UAE. We both have European nationality and he converted to Islam.
Is it possible to get married religiously in the UAE? What is the value of religious marriage in the UAE without a civil marriage from our respective consulates?
Thank you.

Jun 23, 2020
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Is consent of Muslim bride's father necessary for the marriage?
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Q: Issue: The refusal of Arabic woman's parents to meet a righteous Muslim foreigner for the proposal of their daughter's hand in marriage.

Nov 16, 2017
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Representation of a parent in a custody case while he/she is abroad
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Q: Hello,
I just want to know if a lawyer can represent me in a custody battle of my children while I am away from the country and manage the whole case and win custody for me while I am still outside the UAE.

Mar 28, 2020
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Requirements for the marriage of expatriates in the UAE
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Q: Salam Sir,
I am a Bangladeshi Muslim male resident here in the UAE who wants to get married to a citizen of the USA.
Is it possible here in the UAE?

Nov 17, 2020
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Expatriates marriage in the UAE under the law of their country
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Q: My fiancé is a French national & I am a Filipino national. We are looking into getting married here in the UAE.
We don't want to get married under the UAE courts and under Sharia law, if that is even an option for us, a church wedding is also out of the question.
Can you please advise what other options we have to be able to get married in the UAE, and the steps of doing so?

Jan 6, 2021
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Obtaining father's permission for marriage after converting to Islam
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Q: If I convert to Islam but my father is not a Muslim, then is it still necessary to obtain his permission for marriage?
What if my father is against me marrying a Muslim?

May 31, 2021
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What are the legal requirements for marriage of expatriates in the UAE?

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Q: Hi,
I am a resident here in the UAE from the Philippines, but my partner is a US citizen.
If he comes on a visit visa, can we get married here in the UAE?


Jun 24, 2021
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Can an Indian Muslim man marry a Hindu Indian woman without changing her religion?
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Q: Hi,
Is it possible for an Indian Muslim man to marry an Indian Hindu woman in Dubai without changing her religion?
Both have residence visas and consent from parents.

Nov 10, 2021
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Can a girl get married in Dubai without the consent of her father?
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Q: I am a converted Muslim and my fiancé is as well. We want to get married through Dubai court but I do not have my father's consent.
He is not a Muslim and he is not inside the UAE. He is also against my marriage with my fiancé. Can I still be allowed to get married?

Jan 6, 2022
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1 available 1 • View allLegal Requirements and Conditions of Marriage in the UAE 46
In accordance with the UAE Law of Personal Status, marriage is a legal contract between two people (man and a woman), focusing on protecting the rights of married people and their children. This contract requires certain conditions to be achieved before it becomes valid.
Nov 30, 2020
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • View allFederal Law No. (28) of 2005 On Personal Status 24
UAE Personal Status Law (also known as Personal Affairs Law) governs marriage, divorce, inheritance and other personal affairs in the United Arab Emirates. The law equally applies to citizens of the UAE and non-citizens unless one of them asks for the application of his home country law.
Nov 19, 2005
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