Here's everything you need to know if you plan to get married in the UAE.

Starting Tuesday April 15th, 2025, there will be new changes to the UAE's federal personal status law, which includes key provisions for the age of consent to get married, permissible age differences between the couple to be wed, reclaiming engagement gifts, getting married without needing a legal guardian or custodian, and more.

A new study has ranked Dubai among the top 10 most popular places in the world for weddings. So if you're looking for a dream destination for your special day, consider this sunny city on your list!

The study, carried out by 'Bounce', found that the emirate has a "wedding score" of 7.31 out of 10, making Dubai one of the best places to get married abroad.

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What comes as great news for those looking to tie the knot in Dubai, the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management authorities have now allowed larger wedding celebrations.

Following a months-long ban of weddings in Dubai due to the Covid-19 pandemic, wedding receptions can be held in hotels, halls, residential homes, tents in residential areas, and other venues across the emirate.