In the UAE, an English or foreign-language marriage certificate is not legally recognized by government departments until it is translated into Arabic by an MOJ-licensed translator. You will need this for:

Family Visa Sponsorship: To sponsor your spouse for a UAE residency visa, the Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship (ICP) or Amer Centers require an MOJ-stamped Arabic translation.

Newborn Birth Certificates: When a child is born in the UAE, hospitals and the DHA (Dubai Health Authority) require a certified marriage certificate to issue the baby’s birth certificate.

Opening a Joint Bank Account: Most local banks require a legal translation to verify the relationship for shared accounts or home loans.

Insurance Coverage: Adding your spouse to your corporate or private health insurance plan.

Legal & Court Procedures: Any matters involving inheritance, property purchase, or legal disputes within the Dubai Courts.