Planning to marry in Dubai? Here’s your legal guide for Indian & Pakistani expats covering documents, processes & religious options.

Legal Guide: Marrying in Dubai for Indian & Pakistani Expats

Dubai is a top wedding destination for Indian and Pakistani expats living in the UAE, UK, Canada, USA, or the Gulf. But before you celebrate your Mehndi, Nikah, or Hindu Pheras, it’s vital to understand the legal requirements for getting married in Dubai.

Here’s your official legal guide by D Unique Events to ensure your dream wedding is also a legally recognised union.

📜 1. Civil vs. Religious Marriages – What’s the Difference?

• Civil Marriage: Recognised for non-Muslim couples, often at the Abu Dhabi Civil Court.

• Religious Marriage: Includes Islamic Nikah, Hindu Pheras, Sikh Anand Karaj, or Christian ceremonies performed by licensed clergy.

🕌 2. Legal Marriage Requirements for Indian & Pakistani Muslims

• Valid passports & UAE residency visas

• Singlehood or divorce certificates

• Birth certificates (translated if needed)

• Two Muslim male witnesses

• Islamic ceremony conducted by authorised Maulvi

• Registration with UAE court + attestation from Indian or Pakistani consulate

🕉 3. Hindu Wedding Requirements

• Valid passports

• Proof of marital status

• Ceremony performed by a registered Hindu priest

• Registration at the Indian Embassy or through local legal channels

✝ 4. Christian Wedding Process in Dubai

• Baptism certificates

• Church-issued no-objection certificate

• Marriage registered with respective embassy

• Legalisation through UAE authorities

🏛 5. Where to Register Your Marriage

• Islamic Courts in Dubai (for Nikah)

• Indian or Pakistani Consulates (for embassy-attested documentation)

• Abu Dhabi Civil Court (for non-Muslim civil marriages)

🔍 Pro Tips from D Unique Events

• Start early: Document processing takes 2–4 weeks

• Bring original + copies

• Get Arabic translations where required

• Coordinate legal dates with your wedding date in advance

💬 Testimonials from Real Couples

Mehreen & Asif – UAE: “We didn’t know where to start, but D Unique walked us through it all!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rahul – Dubai: “They helped organise our civil wedding and Hindu ceremony flawlessly.” Hina & Faisal – UK: “The embassy legalisation was a breeze with their team’s support.”

🎯 Make Your Marriage Official with Confidence

At D Unique Events, we manage both your wedding celebration and the legal process—so your marriage is beautiful and binding.

👉 Contact us for your legal wedding planning support