"Partner" coming to Dubai
 

I will be moving to DXB in a couple of months, and my lady and I cannot yet get married - divorces not yet finalised, and won't be for 6 months. I appreciate the need for discretion, but can she come in on a Visit visa until we get hitched officially?

Yes!...........:ok:

If only everything was that easy in DXB

http://www.government.ae/gov/en/visitors/uae/visas.jsp

Although its by no means official, i know plently of people in Dubai and Muscat who "were married" so to speak. Many people put the ring on the finger but dont have the paperwork.

In some areas it is best to say you are married and make sure she has the ring on as even living together unmarried is a big no no. Basically say from the beggining to evreyone you get to know that you are married

She will get loads of unwanted attention especially from sleezy taxi drivers if she doesnt have that magic ring on. Come to think of it she will get unwanted attention full stop from the taxi drivers!

Hope this helps

Thanks to all who replied. Most grateful for the practical advice. :)

Next question ,I have a F/O mate in a villa , Family goes home as they hate it here, cannot get another flying job in south america. She divorces him, he remarries, does he keep the villa? he has kids but in South America.

Not 100% sure on this but I think Yes :ok:

His kids will still need to come and see him.

See PM, it can be done!

I only see Israelis, and officially, they're not so numerous in UAE..

Of course, why would I again tolerate people insulting me for free ? Did I offend you in any manner ? So please be a gentleman.

Thanks ETIHADCEO , I appreciate your info, got nothing in the PM though.