Dubai & the UAE

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Dubai
& the UAE

Glamorous hotels, desert landscapes and Arabian Gulf beaches. Dubai is luxury, made easy.

01 Why marry here

Why couples choose
Dubai & the UAE

i.

Spectacular hotels and service.

ii.

Flights from several UK airports.

iii.

City, beach and desert all in one trip.

02 Where & how

Popular areas
& settings

Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Ras Al Khaimah

i.

Luxury hotels

Ballrooms, terraces and beach settings.

ii.

Beach resorts

Celebrations by the Gulf.

iii.

Desert settings

Dramatic and unforgettable.

Every venue and package is different. We will confirm exactly what is available and included before anything is booked.

03 Planning notes

Good to
know

When to marry

The cooler months, roughly November to March, are the most popular. Summer, roughly June to September, is extremely hot.

Ceremony & paperwork

The UAE now offers civil marriage for non-Muslim couples, but the rules differ by emirate. In Abu Dhabi, the Civil Family Court accepts civil marriage applications from tourists as well as residents, provided neither partner is a UAE national. Dubai’s civil marriage service currently requires at least one partner to be a Dubai resident. Many visiting couples therefore choose Abu Dhabi for a legal ceremony, or hold a symbolic celebration in Dubai. Check current requirements with the relevant court before booking.

Legal or symbolic?A legal ceremony abroad makes you married under that country’s law. A symbolic ceremony has all the romance without the paperwork, and many couples then complete a short legal formality in the UK. Requirements vary and can change, so always check current official guidance for your destination, including GOV.UK’s guidance on getting married abroad, before booking.

For your guests

Many hotels to suit different budgets, and a great stopover for onward travel. We can help guests with flights from different UK airports, accommodation options and, where available, payment arrangements.

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