Women living in dubai

[Ogri750]

It doesn't matter in the eyes of the law whether you are engaged or not. Their view is very simplistic, you aren't married, therefore illegal to live together.

The same applies for spending the night(s) at each others apartments, illegal.

For you to have your own visa, to enable you to rent somewhere, you would also need employment to enable you to gain a residency visa.

There are plenty of couples that aren't married that do live together discreetly, just be aware that it is illegal.

[omardelacruz]

Dubai is always mis-associated with Saudi because they are both muslim country but the truth is Dubai is just like a combination of asian and european lifestyle. Men and women are free and can do almost anything that they want as long as no one is complaining.

[lal1]

Originally Posted by krosewarne

The responses have definately put my mind at rest, thank you.
My partner and i are not married, what is the situation with regards to living if you were engaged?
i would need to apply for a seperate visa, but what are the requirements for application?

Also with regards to living seperatley are there restrictions on spending nights at each others house?
I do not wish to break the law by living together anyway, knowing my luck i'd get caught out, and i have no desire to get married just yet. lol

Sorry bout all the questions, and thank you for your advise

You need to be married for him to sponsor you or you'd have to be on a visit visa and do visa runs every month (this loop hole may be stopped at some point in the future). Or get a job with an employer willing to sponsor you (difficult at the moment) Some expats aren't married and usually if you keep under the radar it isn't a problem - but if things go wrong or you get caught or reported - you jeopodise everything, possibly short stint in jail and then deported! Yes you would be breaking the law having sleep overs but only you can decide what's best for you and if your willing to take the risk.
As an relatively independant married woman some things frustrated me when moving to Dubai i.e. getting husband's permission to get driving licence etc but if these are the things we have to do to to function here then you just accept the red tape etc and are able to get on with your life. In general life is good in Dubai but you and your partner need to have a serious discussion before you commit to such a move and all it entails.