Yes, they can.
In 2023, the United Arab Emirates announced a significant shift in its reproductive healthcare laws, opening up new opportunities for couples dreaming of starting a family. Under the revised legislation, unmarried, non-Muslim couples became eligible to access IVF treatment, marking a major step forward in fertility rights in the region.
This was a notable change from previous rules, which limited IVF strictly to married couples. The reform brought the UAE closer in line with global standards in fertility care while also strengthening its reputation as a destination for high quality fertility treatment.
Some restrictions do remain – donor eggs or sperm cannot be used, and Muslim couples must still be legally married to access treatment – but for UAE residents, the change created more inclusive options for couples who previously faced barriers to fertility care. For those considering travelling overseas for treatment, it positioned the UAE as a favourable destination for advanced fertility services, whilst still respecting cultural and religious values by maintaining certain limitations.
Dubai is one such destination within the UAE which has seen a significant growth in enquiries for fertility treatment from unmarried non-Muslim couples, both resident and from overseas.
NOW-fertility’s partner clinic in Dubai offers the following treatments with no waiting time:
- IVF/ICSI
- IVF for Gender Selection
- IVF for PGT (genetic testing of embryos)
- Egg Freezing
- Sperm Freezing
- Frozen Embryo Transfer
- Surgical Sperm Retrieval Procedures
If you are interested in treatment at our Dubai partner clinic, please email enquiries@now-fertility.com or WhatsApp +971 54 666 4010.
Published by NOW-fertility’s Communication Department.
Communication Manager: Annette Eckersley
E: annetteeckersley@now-fertility.com
This information was correct at the time of publishing and may not reflect our current practices, prices or regulations.
