A recent study in the UAE indicates that culture and religion are strong factors that shape the attitudes of Sunni Muslims in the Emirates when it comes to the pursuit of creating a family. Their religion (Islam) is by no means a barrier to the use of modern technologies if and when required; in fact every family interviewed in this study felt confident based on guidance from their religious authorities that within the institution of marriage, their usage of ART was halaal (acceptable) in Islam as long as family lineage is kept intact during the process. The UAE is unique in that it's government provides significant financial support required for Emirati families wishing to access assisted reproduction technologies, albeit under strict adherence to the practices of Shari' a (Islamic Law). While this alleviates the family's economic burden of huge medical costs, cultural sensitivities and pressure make it extremely difficult for most families to access treatment with sufficient and appropriate medical knowledge and information, thus presenting us with a model requiring assessment of the potential for over and perhaps some inappropriate usage of ARTs.