A Muslim marriage app for the UAE.
The UAE brings together Emiratis and Muslims from almost every country in the world. Zawaj helps Muslims in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman find someone who is serious about nikah — whether that person lives in the next tower or back home.
Surrounded by people, far from family networks.
Alongside Emirati families, the UAE is home to a very large expatriate Muslim community — South Asian, Arab, African, Central Asian, European and convert Muslims, many of whom moved for work. For a lot of them, the family and community networks that would normally help with a rishta or introduction are thousands of miles away.
That is where a Muslim marriage app helps. Instead of relying only on colleagues and chance meetings, you can search with clear intentions among people who are also looking for marriage — and bring your family in, wherever they are, when the time is right.
Built for how Muslims in the UAE search.
Your emirate, or back home
Filter by city, background and nationality, and see who is open to relocating — useful when one of you may move after marriage.
Proposals, not swiping
You send or receive a proposal, so intentions are clear from the first message. Involve your wali or family whenever you are ready.
Verified and respectful
Verification and reporting tools help keep the community genuine. See our safety approach.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman.
Whether you are in Dubai’s busy professional community, working in Abu Dhabi, or living with family in Sharjah or Ajman, you can search close to home or across all seven emirates. Many members are also open to matches elsewhere in the Gulf.
Getting married in the UAE.
For Muslims, a marriage in the UAE is registered through the courts or an authorised marriage officer. The process typically involves:
- The bride’s guardian (wali) giving consent, usually in person.
- Two adult Muslim male witnesses.
- A premarital medical screening certificate from an approved health centre.
- Identification — passports and Emirates IDs for the couple, the guardian and the witnesses.
- Extra documents for expatriates, such as proof that you are single, sometimes attested in your home country.
Requirements differ between emirates and can change, so contact the relevant court or marriage office before you set a date. For the religious side, read what nikah requires, and for other countries see is a nikah legally recognised?
Muslim marriage in the UAE: common questions.
Is there a Muslim marriage app in the UAE?
Yes. Zawaj Marriage is available on iOS and Android in the UAE — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and beyond. It is built for nikah, not casual dating, and is free to join.
Is Zawaj a halal dating app for Dubai?
Zawaj is a marriage app rather than a dating app: members send a proposal instead of swiping, so everyone you speak to is looking for nikah. Many people involve a wali or family from the start.
How do Muslims get married in Dubai?
Muslim marriages in the UAE are registered through the courts or an authorised marriage officer. Requirements typically include the bride’s guardian, two Muslim male witnesses, a premarital medical screening certificate and identification. Rules vary by emirate, so check with the relevant court first.
What documents are required for marriage in the UAE?
Commonly: passports and Emirates IDs, the premarital medical screening certificate, and the details of the bride’s guardian and two witnesses. Expatriates are often asked for extra documents, such as proof of marital status from their home country. Confirm the exact list with the court.
Can I search for someone outside the UAE?
Yes. Use the location filters to search in your emirate, across the Gulf, or in your home country, and look for people who are open to relocating.
Arabic speakers can read our page in Arabic: تطبيق زواج إسلامي. See also the wider Middle East.
Meet Muslims in the UAE who are serious about marriage.
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