More than 43,000 marriages registered since the introduction of Law No. 14 of 2021 on Civil Marriage; Over 10,000 in the first six months of 2025
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Branded hotels and residences
UAE visa changes; Saudi approves riyal symbol; Dubai rent rules; Mona Kattan leaves Huda Beauty – 10 things you missed this week
Saudi introduces riyal symbol, UAE visa news, Dubai real estate changes, UAE law changes and more top stories this week
divorce
UAE law changes: New rules on marriage, divorce, child custody – All you need to know
Sweeping changes extend child custody to 18 years, reduce divorce waiting periods, and give women more autonomy in marriage decisions – Here’s everything you need to know
Destination Wedding
Dubai, Abu Dhabi top destinations for Indian weddings amid UAE tourism boom
Indian couples opting for budget-friendly celebrations are also flocking to Ras Al Khaimah
Dubai
Italian jewellers cash in on Dubai’s wedding tourism boom, says trade agency boss
Dubai’s 2023 marriage law reforms have unleashed a surge in destination weddings across the emirate, with Italian luxury jewelers strategically positioning to capture the growing market
diamond jewellery
Couples ditch engagement rings for luxury watches as ‘wedding traditions evolve and times change,’ experts say
As wedding proposals become more elaborate, watches emerge as a popular alternative for couples, suggesting timepieces might be the new symbol of forever
Lavish wedding
The billion-dollar Ambani wedding: All you need to know
Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani are set to wed on July 12, following months of lavish ceremonies and festivities
celebrities
Kim Kardashian to attend Ambani Jr’s high-profile wedding in Mumbai: Report
Nearly a dozen former presidents and prime ministers are expected to be part of the Ambani wedding festivities this weekend
Lavish wedding
A part of Mumbai to come to a halt this week for the big fat Ambani wedding
The four-day extravaganza will be attended by celebrities, business elite and politicians
Kerala
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey among 27 first-time participants at Kerala Travel Mart 2024
The event is slated to accord special focus to Kerala as a wedding destination
Dubai
Dubai tops as world’s No.1 wedding destination
The emirate’s 360-degree service and public-private partnership model was highlighted as advantageous factors
Abu Dhabi
UAE visa support announced for Indians looking to get married in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau is supporting Indians with UAE visas for destination weddings
Luxury wedding destination
RAK to become premier wedding destination with ‘firsts and bests’ of lifestyle, says Al Hamra CEO
As RAK continues to make strides to position the emirate as a prime tourist destination, Group CEO Benoy Kurien, reveals all the details
India
World-renowned personalities to attend Ambani scion’s high-profile pre-wedding celebrations
Ambani scion’s wedding set to be one of India’s biggest
Dubai
Dubai rivals Paris, New York as couples seek Instagram-worthy weddings, proposals
Beachfront locations and lavish packages make Dubai a top choice for couples looking to tie the knot or pop the question
Dubai
Dubai marriage proposals cost up to AED250,000 as global couples flock to UAE for bespoke events
As Dubai attracts global couples, Burj Khalifa is beginning to rival the Eiffel Tower for marriage proposals, drawing pairs to plan special moments in the UAE
Dubai
Dubai couples are getting married faster than the rest of the world
Dubai could buck the global trend of declining marriage rates, experts say as engagements on the rise
