Can I fundraise or collect donations in Dubai?
Last updated: May 2026
Dubai Practical Editorial Team· Collaborative authorship
Signed by: Sarah Al Qasimi (Lead Editor). Fact-checked by the full editorial team.
Only via licensed UAE charities registered with the UAE Ministry of Community Development. Unauthorised fundraising, collection of donations, or crowdfunding for non-licensed causes is illegal regardless of intent. Individuals have been prosecuted for informal online collections. If you want to donate, use licensed entities like UAE Red Crescent, Dubai Cares, or Zakat Fund. No unauthorised street collections.
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UAE Ministry of Community Development ↗