UAE Marriage Cost Calculator
Total cost to get married in UAE — official registration (civil or Sharia court), plus typical ceremony and reception costs.
Cost breakdown
- Court / registrationAED 500
- Translation / attestationAED 500
- Medical testAED 250
- Venue (100 guests × AED 400)AED 40,000
- PhotographyAED 8,000
- Decor & entertainmentAED 5,000
- Attire & jewelleryAED 10,000
- HoneymoonAED 15,000
How to use
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Pick the marriage type — Abu Dhabi civil (non-Muslim, since 2021 reform), Sharia court (Muslim), or embassy (subject to your country's rules).
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All cost fields are independent — set ceremony spend to zero if you're doing court-only and skipping the wedding.
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Default values reflect 2026 typical UAE prices. Edit any field to match real quotes.
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Total is split into three groups: official paperwork, ceremony costs, personal costs.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — the 2021 personal status reform created a civil marriage option for non-Muslims. Either party (or both) can be non-resident. The certificate is in English, valid worldwide, and the marriage is governed by chosen civil law (not Sharia). Fee is AED 500 and processing is typically same-day. The reform now extends to Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah civil family courts too.
Both parties' passports, valid UAE entry/residence visas (or proof of legal entry), passport-sized photos, medical fitness certificate from an approved clinic, and a No Objection Certificate from your home country embassy if required by your nationality. Documents must be translated and attested if not in English/Arabic.
3 months from issue date. If the marriage is delayed beyond that, you'll need to repeat the test. The test covers thalassemia (mandatory across UAE) and a panel of genetic conditions — results are confidential.
Yes — once attested by UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC) and then by the home country's embassy in UAE (or apostilled if the home country is in the Hague Convention since 2024 UAE accession). The Abu Dhabi civil marriage certificate is widely recognised in OECD countries.
Abu Dhabi civil marriages allow prenuptial-style declarations on property and inheritance — written into the civil marriage contract. Sharia marriages don't have direct equivalents but separate financial agreements can be drafted. If significant assets are involved, consult a DIFC-listed family lawyer before signing.
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Source: Abu Dhabi Judicial Department civil marriage schedule; Dubai Courts fee schedule; market averages for venues · Last verified 2026-06. Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. This tool provides estimates only and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Always verify your specific situation with the relevant UAE authority or a licensed advisor before taking action.