Provisions for obtaining a marriage grant According to the resolution, an Emirati couple who meets certain criteria are eligible to receive AED 70,000 from the government, paid in one instalment.

Emirati citizens in 2026 are eligible for a Marriage Grant of up to AED 70,000 (approximately $19,000) from the Ministry of Community Development. This grant is part of a government initiative to encourage local families and support young couples in starting their lives together without the burden of debt. To qualify, both spouses must be UAE nationals, and the groom's monthly income must generally be below a certain threshold (often AED 25,000–30,000). In addition to the government grant, some private companies and billionaire businessmen, like Khalaf Al Habtoor, have recently announced their own supplemental grants for Emirati employees, sometimes offering an additional AED 50,000 upon marriage, which can double if the couple has children within two years. These various financial supports are designed to strengthen the national identity and ensure the social stability of the local population in a rapidly growing and diverse country.