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Non
residents of the UAE can now be married in Dubai. There
is a new team in the Dubai Chaplaincy that is now able
to cope with tourist weddings in the United Arab Emirates.
Statuary requirements dictate that in order for a marriage
conducted in Dubai, to be considered legal in the United
Kingdom, British Citizens, are required to have their
ceremony conducted in the Anglican Church here in Dubai.
This can then be followed by a blessing at a chosen outside
venue i.e., desert, beach etc.
Non
British Citizens may be married at a chosen venue outside
of the church and their marriage will be valid.
In
both instances, for all nationalities, it is recommended
that those planning to get married in the United Arab
Emirates should contact the Embassy of their country to
find out the particular requirements and regulations for
registering the proposed marriage in their home country.
Neither Arabian Adventures, Confetti Abroad, the Chaplain
nor the Chaplaincy Council, accept any responsibility
or liability as to the validity of any marriage solemnized
at Holy Trinity or Christ Church, and each and every individual
must satisfy themselves as to their own country’s
requirements and regulations.
There
is no residency period prior to the ceremony but a minimum
stay of 4 days (2 days prior and 2 days after the ceremony)
would give the couple enough time to be introduced to
the Reverend before the ceremony (which is compulsory),
check venue, have relevant documentation/certificates
processed. Please note that the Dubai weekend is Thursday
and Friday. The paperwork required after the ceremony
can not be processed on either of these days at the Government
Ministry’s.
Bookings
with the church can be made through Arabian Adventures.
British Citizens are required to have their wedding ceremony
in the church, first of all, so the marriage is legally
recognized. This can then, be followed by a blessing on
the beach or other chosen venue. Two witnesses are required
at the church service.
Couples
documentation should be forwarded to Arabian Adventures
at least one month prior to their arrival and proposed
wedding date.
Documentation
Required for a Dubai Wedding
• Couples must bring original documents with them
- copies will not be accepted unless certified.
• All documents MUST be in English - if any original
documents are in a different language the couple must
supply a notarized translation in English
• Christian Marriages are conducted between Adult
persons who are legally free to marry; that means that
the parties concerned have never been married or have
properly and legally divorced and have the written judgment
from the court concerned
• Letters of freedom to marry for those never been
married must state that the parties concerned are "Single,
Unmarried and Have Never Been Married" this should
be submitted for both the bride and groom. The sworn affidavit
can be obtained from the respective embassy or solicitor
• Neither should be Moslem
• Photocopies of passports (3 copies of each)
• One passport size photograph of each
• If either party has been divorced an original
decree absolute must be produced
• If either party has been married and widowed a
certified copy of the marriage certificate & death
certificate in respect of the deceased spouse is required
Please
be aware that the rules concerning weddings differ between
Emirates. Couples may of course choose to stay in another
Emirate but they would have to marry at a Church premise
registered for marriages in Dubai.
The
Blessing Ceremony can be conducted at a resort property
in another Emirate.
Dubai Based wedding coordinator service.
South East Asia Tours will supply a wedding coordinator
to oversee all the arrangements on the actual wedding
day.
This
will include meeting the couple at the resort before the
day of the ceremony. Liaison with the Chaplain regarding
the date and timings for the service. Either in the Church
or for the blessing at the outside venue, chosen by the
couple. In most instances the date and timing for the
ceremony can be confirmed before the couples departure.
Liaise
with the hotel to confirm the reception/blessing details
are in order e.g. cake, champagne, etc. is booked.
Assist
with any legal documentation, required to be processed
in Dubai, so that the couple does not have to be involved
with the documentation process.
Liaise
with the couple to help them source any other local requirements
if required e.g. Make-up, photography, videography, flowers,
bridal bouquets etc.
Terms
& Conditions for all wedding bookings
1. Please note the attached rates are non-commissionable
and quoted in US$ which is our invoice currency.
2. The rates are inclusive of services stated only.
3. Not all nationalities are eligible to get married in
Dubai, so upon making your request please state the nationality,
what passports they are holding and which country they
plan to reside in once married.
4. Prepayment of the ‘Package Total’ amount
will be required once a wedding date has been confirmed
and agreed upon.
5. Up to 31 days prior to the wedding the ‘Package
Total’ is fully refundable, 30 days and less there
will be a 100% charge.
6. Please note all the above services are subject to availability.
7. For accommodation requirements for the wedding party
our normal contracted rates will apply, in the event of
larger groups, group rates will apply.
8. It is recommended that couples arrive in Dubai 2 days
prior to the ceremony (excluding Thursdays & Fridays)
in order to get the paperwork done and have a meeting
with the wedding co-ordinators. Should couples not arrive
2 days prior to their ceremony as stipulated above Arabian
Adventures nor will Confetti Abroad be held liable should
the paperwork not be completed in time for the wedding.
9. Should your clients wish for us to co-ordinate a wedding
reception at one of the Dubai Hotel’s, in the desert,
on a cruise or another location - this will be quoted
on an ad-hoc/individual basis, which is subject to availability.
10. Please note if Local Laws change, Arabian Adventures
reserves the right to withdraw the service of weddings
in Dubai.
11. Please note prices are subject to change without prior
notification.
12. All bookings will be subject to approval from the
Chaplaincy.
13. We require a minimum of 01 month to process a wedding
request.
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