Dubai has just introduced an incredible new initiative that is set to revolutionise your experience of getting married in the UAE. The Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme is a ground-breaking project that introduces a range of benefits for government employees, with a special on creating a better work-life balance and nurturing family happiness. As part of this programme, Dubai government employees can now enjoy a 10-day paid leave when they get married. If this news just came at the perfect time for you, keep reading to find out more important details.
Starting Married Life On The Right Foot
Launched in the beginner of January, 2025 by Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this programme brings the vision for a happier, healthier society in Dubai. And the support doesn’t stop after the wedding. Future phases will focus on expanding access to education, healthcare, and social services, ensuring Emirati families have everything they need to thrive in their home country.
How To Apply
Emirati citizens (both male and female) in Dubai can easily register for the ’10-day paid wedding leave’ programme. Here’s how:
- Use the ‘Emirati’ platform on the Dubai Now app.
- Visit the Community Development Authority’s website.
- Call 800 2121 for assistance.
Extending A Helping Hand
The programme also tackles housing challenges with practical solutions:
- Reduced loan payments: Monthly housing loan premiums for those in the Dubai Weddings programme are now as low as AED 3,333 for employees earning under AED 30,000.
- Priority housing allocations: Loan beneficiaries will have quicker access to ready-made homes, thanks to a collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment.
These measures aim to ease financial pressures and create a more stable foundation for new and growing Emirati families.
This is Dubai’s way of showing the world how to prioritise family well-being and maintain a healthy work-life balance!
