Habibi, have your Wedding in Dubai! No, seriously. Searching for a place of wonder and luxury with a hint of Arabian flavor, this city is an emerging hotspot for destination weddings. With stunning venues, warm-hearted hospitality and marriage freedoms, we’ve given you 10 reasons why Dubai is the perfect destination for your Wedding.
1. Cultural diversity
Filled with 83% of foreigners, the United Arab Emirates is truly a fusion of diverse cultures, nationalities, ethnicities and religions. Being extremely progressive, the city welcomes visitors with open arms and encourages couples from around the world to host weddings in their beautiful country. The cultural diversity of Dubai enables you to find venues, caterers, suppliers and entertainment with ease. Although Arabic is dominant in the Middle East, English is the most commonly spoken language spoken in Dubai, therefore alleviating any language barriers.
2. Exquisite and Diverse venues
Housing some of the world’s most beautiful resorts, luxurious hotels and unique wedding venues, you have endless opportunities for a destination Dubai wedding. With the assistance of industry experts, you can transform a blank space into a jaw-dropping experience for your cherished attendees. As a destination that hosts competitions between some of the globe’s best venues, you’ll be spoiled with endless options. Whether you’re planning an elaborate extravaganza or intimate gathering, Dubai is ideal for you.
3. Suppliers
Award-winning wedding planners, dress designers, photographers, videographers and stylists call Dubai home. These internationally recognized individuals are the best in their industries and make the impossible possible for their clients. Eminent for its masterful marketplace, Dubai is souk central and allows for the finest of anything and everything to be sourced for your pleasure. With a notebook filled with suppliers to serve your criteria, you won’t be disappointed with the quality of resources in the UAE.
4. Entertainment
Prepare to party in Dubai, bringing a dynamic approach to the entertainment industry, rest assured that your guests will make unforgettable memories. Being an international talent hub, the UAE is filled with world-class entertainment including specialized singers, live performers, traditional acts and innovative artists to captivate your guests. If song and dance isn’t your cup of tea then you’re in luck because Dubai is also the epicenter of adventure, satisfying thrill seeking couples with desert safaris, extreme water sports and skydiving. Providing bespoke entertainment options, you can elevate your wedding and bring a magical touch of talent to your dream day.
5 . Beautiful Backdrops
Recognized for its iconic landmarks, sweeping cityscape and ultra modern architecture, you’re destined to find a fitting backdrop for your big day. Being one of UNESCO’s Creative Cities of Design, this city encompasses culture from all corners of the world. Perhaps overlooking the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa or the magnificent Palm Jumeirah or hosted by lush gardens and manicured landscapes, create the wedding album of your dreams with a beautiful bridal backdrop. From sandy deserts and crystal blue waters to man-made settings, we guarantee you’ll find the perfect location here.
6. Weather
With sunshine all year round, this city has been crowned the number one place with the best wedding weather globally. Averaging 28 degree days, 10 hours of sunshine and a monthly precipitation mean of 0, no bride has to worry about poor weather on her special day. Scoring a wedding weather score of 9.31 out of 10, this Arabian Gulf location will forever be the frontrunner for perfect weather. Most couples choose to get wed between October and May as it can get rather hot in the summer months for an outdoor wedding. Don’t book a spray tan because you will be bronzed by the Arabian sun in a few short days.
7. Affordable Extravagance
Whilst indulgent, glamorous and progressive are the perfect words to describe Dubai, there are a variety of venues across this city to plan the wedding of your dreams whether your budget be large or small. Recognized as a luxurious hotspot, you can achieve the luxury look at reasonable prices when selecting your ceremony spot, reception, caterers, entertainment and more. If Dubai is your dream wedding location, don’t stress about expenses, you can make it happen!
8. Global Hub
Since the building boom started, Dubai has grown to become one of the world’s most popular business and transport hubs. With its domestic financial growth performance and zero tax environment, Dubai has secured its spot in the global financial center. Therefore there is ease when doing business in Dubai or even planning a wedding. Conveniently located between Europe, Africa and Asia, Dubai is within 8 hours of travel to two-thirds of the world and has become an globally renown air travel hub. No matter where your guests are, Dubai is easily accessible from various countries and would make the perfect destination for those with an international guestlist. Dubai is a lifestyle destination with world-class facilities and unparalleled infrastructure, therefore offering a way of life like no other.
9. Mouthwatering Cuisine
Often referred to as a melting pot of international culinary delights, Dubai serves dishes from across the globe. With Michelin-worthy restaurants and celebrity chefs to marketplace magic, the cuisine never fails to impress. Unlike other cities, there’s not just one style of food in Dubai, here you can get any cuisine you desire. If you’re planning on hosting your wedding in Dubai you need to have a good grasp on Local Emirati cuisine before making final food decisions for your guests. This culture rich destination is famous for its fabulous flavors and signature spices. Dubai isn’t short of great eateries and caterers, therefore you will be spoiled for choice in this city!
10. Weddingmoon / honeymoon
What better way to start your honeymoon than immediately after your big day! Continue exploring the city of magic, romance and relaxation and reside in luxury for a week or two at some of Dubai’s finest resorts. For an opulent oasis in the UAE’s north, Dubai offers desert, beach, adventure and a wealth of shopping. Perfect for all travelers, this city promotes relaxation for the loungers, a fashion playground for the shopaholics and daredevil adventures for the adrenaline junkies. Not to mention, that you can experience two getaways for the price of one. Spend a few nights in Dubai before your 3 hour flight to Maldives or the Seychelles.
If these 10 reasons don’t have you planning your destination Dubai wedding, then we don’t know what will! Tag us in your destination weddings @weddedwonderland and add the hashtag #weddedwonderland.
