Civil society organisations in the emirate must be licensed by the Community Development Authority
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Are you searching for a venue as you gear up to celebrate your wedding? Or are you looking for a place to organise a panel discussion? In Dubai, majalis (plural of majlis, which means 'sitting place') have been established in a number of neighbourhoods. UAE nationals, official entities, and Dubai decree holders can book a majlis for free.
Whether you are attending a funeral for the unfortunate passing away of a loved one, or attending a wedding, the majlis is a space where members of the community can connect, bridge generation gaps, and find solutions to social issues.
If you wish to book a majlis, here are the available spaces, points to note, and required documents.
UAE nationals, Dubai decree holders, government agencies, and public benefit associations can book a majlis through the Dubai Now app, Majalis Dubai app, Community Development Authority (CDA) website, or CDA email. To do so, the following documents are required:
For social events
For authorities' events
This includes a request to book a majlis for a workshop, lecture, or discussion, and the document required is:
For official entities, if all required documents and security approvals for all the speakers are available, the time to book a majlis will be one working day. If administrative approvals have to be prepared, the time may take between 5 to 10 working days. For other bookings, the time can range between 2 to 5 days depending on the event.
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