FAQ’s on Burial in the UAE

Get complete guidance on burial procedures in the UAE - costs, cemetery locations for Muslims & non-Muslims, legal requirements, and repatriation alternatives. Essential information for expats and residents.

    • Dubai: Non-Muslim cemeteries in Jebel Ali & Al Qusais

    • Abu Dhabi: Non-Muslim cemetery in Bani Yas

  • No, the UAE has separate cemeteries for Muslims and non-Muslims.

    • Muslim burial: Free or minimal cost (government-supported)

    • Non-Muslim burial: AED 5,000 – AED 15,000 (depending on location and services)

  • No, but it is mandatory for repatriation. For local burial, refrigeration is used if there’s a delay.

  • Rarely allowed. UAE law restricts exhumation unless approved by authorities for legal/religious reasons.