Hats off to the Family Courts and Legislators in UAE who have come a long way in ensuring that the Expatriate community (of which there are approximately 9 million in the UAE), feel assured that their morals and rights are upheld. During the years, steps have been taken to simplify processes such as marriage for Expats. Following the implementation of Divorce Law No. 14 (of 2021) in Abu Dhabi allowing for Civil marriages to take…
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Valentine’s Day, Wedding Anniversaries, Birthdays, honeymoons – do we need a reason to celebrate and spend time with the one we love? With the month of love around the corner, and a fresh new year just started, it’s the perfect opportunity to plan and find your next romantic destination. With years of expert knowledge and experience, we are delighted to bring you our first article from our new panel member and romantic travel expert Tanya…
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Wedding planners of the UAE, SAVE THE DATE! The World’s Biggest Wedding Planning Conference comes to Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) will host the much-awaited 11th Edition of Exotic Wedding Planning Conference taking place at Al Hamra Conference Centre from 1st to 3rd March 2023. EWPC is the benchmark for the global luxury wedding and events industry, bringing together the wedding coterie under one roof. The three-day event features…
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Getting married and considering a destination wedding and unsure of where that may be just yet? Well, we may have just the destination for you – beautiful Türkiye! We bring you details on two gorgeous Turkish destinations that we were privileged enough to tour and experience ourselves courtesy of the Turkish Tourism Board and Vivaah Weddings in this two-part tell-all on wedding destination – Türkiye. Read on for part one of our two-part curated series…
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On the 1st and 2nd of March 2022, Dubai played host to the eagerly anticipated 9th Edition of the Exotic Wedding Planning Conference. One of the largest series of wedding planning conferences globally. Co-hosted by Dubai Business Events, the 9th edition of EWPC, placed emphasis on supporting the wedding industry to navigate the rapidly evolving ways of the world of weddings. The thought provoking agenda at this year’s edition featured critical discussions on reinventing to…
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The establishment of the first Personal Status Court for non-Muslims is just one of the many legal reforms established at the end of 2021 in the UAE. The bilingual court, which opened in Abu Dhabi in November of last year, will hear cases covering divorce, inheritance, paternity and marriage under the new family law introduced as part of one of the biggest overhauls of the legal system in years. Before these changes, only couples of…
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Still searching for your dream wedding venue. Well, this event may be for you. LAPITA Hotel in Dubai will be hosting a wedding fair featuring Marriott-managed venues and services on Wednesday, 20th October 2021 at 7pm. The Marriott Wedding Fair will offer engaged couples and members of the UAE wedding industry, an opportunity to meet and network with all the 10 participating hotels. Hotels You Will Have The Opportunity To Meet Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai…
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Every wedding starts with a blank canvas and it’s up to the bride and groom to paint it with their dreams. From the icing colour on the wedding cake, or whether to use candles or flowers on the stage backdrop, to the jewels on a wedding gown. The happy couple have hundreds of decisions to make just like these, along with finding the right artists to execute them. But the one decision that every bride…
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For engaged couples who reside in Dubai, it is no secret that the city can reach sweltering temperatures of up to 50 degrees with high humidity, making outdoor weddings a big NO, NO! But for those who do not want to wait until Autumn/Winter, but also do not want a traditional ballroom to say their ‘I DO’s’ in, an alternative option is now available, courtesy of the Melia Desert Palm Dubai. Last week, team Bride…
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Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management released a long awaited announcement early today, May 17th 2021, that will bring a sense of relief to many brides, grooms and wedding industry professionals across the UAE. Effective as of today, wedding related events are allowed to be held with the maximum attendance capped at 100 for wedding venues/hotels; all wedding guests and staff/vendors involved in the wedding should have received the COVID-19 vaccination. Attendance at…
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