Happiness Card for Dubai Weddings Beneficiaries
On 27 July 2026, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) and the Community Development Authority (CDA) signed a memorandum of understanding to support the Dubai Weddings initiative. Under it, GDRFA Dubai provides the Happiness Card, free of charge, to Emiratis preparing for marriage who are beneficiaries of the initiative.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who issues the card? | GDRFA Dubai, in line with approved procedures |
| Who qualifies? | Emiratis preparing for marriage who are beneficiaries of Dubai Weddings |
| What does it cost? | Free for beneficiaries |
| What does it offer? | Access to offers, discounts and exclusive benefits |
What is known about the benefits
The announcement describes a wide range of offers, discounts and exclusive benefits but does not list specific merchants or discount values. The partnership also includes awareness campaigns to show beneficiaries what the card offers and how to use it.
Where it fits
Dubai Weddings runs under the Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme. The agreement ties into the Year of the Family and the Dubai Social Agenda 33, which aims to build stable families and improve quality of life for Emirati families.
Next step
Application steps for the card have not been published. If you are preparing for marriage and want to know whether you qualify, ask GDRFA Dubai or the CDA. For the marriage contract itself, see our online marriage contract guide.
