Dubai: Getting married soon? Citizens can get wedding sponsored; here's how

Are you a UAE citizen who's planning to get married soon? Citizens of Dubai can get their wedding sponsored, with the costs borne by the Community Development Authority. The male must hold a family book and passport issued in Dubai, while the female must be a UAE citizen holding a family book.

The wedding must be held in the authority's halls, and the package – termed Dubai Weddings – includes a host of services that citizens can avail. Here is a guide on the services in the package, documents required, and eligibility for the service.

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Package services

• Kosha
• Dinner banquet
• Photography and videography
• Beverage hospitality
• Perfume corner
• Electronic invitation card – welcome cards for attendees
• Audio entertainment system
• Discounts and gifts from strategic partners

Eligibility

To apply for the sponsorship of the wedding, certain eligibility criteria is in place:

• The husband must have a family book and passport issued by Dubai
• The wife must be a citizen with a family book issued by the country
• The wife must be added in the family book
• The marriage contract document must be attested by the official courts in the country; its issuance period must not exceed one year from the date of submitting the application
• Only the first wife can benefit from the service
• Both the man and woman must not be less than 18 years of age
• CDA is committed to a maximum of 250 invitees in the wedding ceremony
• The couple should attend the preparatory program for marriage offered by CDA
• The couple must also comply with the choices of the menu and the bride stage from the list approved by CDA

Required documents

• Electronic copy of a marriage contract
• Electronic copy of the wife's Emirates ID

The application can be done on the authority's website, or on the Dubai Now application, after logging in through Emirates ID number or UAE Pass. Once the request is confirmed, the applicant will receive a text message.

After assessing the application, and accepting or rejecting it, the customer will also be notified of the decision through text. The service will be completed within 5 working days.

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