To amplify Dubai as a leading emerging wedding destination, Global Online Wedding Platform and Authority, Wedded Wonderland, has launched the ‘Get Wedded In Dubai’ guide.
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Through Wedded Wonderland’s trusted global brand and platform, Dubai’s experiential, modern-meets-ancient, and diverse offerings are presented in an exciting and enigmatic way.
Dubai as a Leading Destination for World-Class Weddings
Wendy El-Khoury, Founder and CEO of Wedded Wonderland (WW), visited the majestic Dubai in January 2023 to immerse herself and explore all that the region has in-store. Wendy and the WW team conducted interviews on behalf of couples and planners all over the world, with Wedded Wonderland’s team capturing content from unique wedding venues in the desert, city and beach, local planners and design houses with global experience, fashion designers and boutiques servicing ready-to-wear and couture gowns for every budget and style.
Wendy El-Khoury and couturier Michael Cinco. Photo by Sam Ansari.
Through capturing and curating this content, with a true understanding of Dubai’s wedding scene, Wedded Wonderland will launch the “Get Wedded in Dubai ” guide in September 2023. The digital magazine presents Dubai Destination Weddings to a captive and targeted wedding audience. This guide will host practical information on how to get Wedded in Dubai, as well as all of the wonderful offerings available. An A-Z directory list of suppliers will also be presented as part of this guide for anyone looking to connect with local service providers. Dubai has so much in store for weddings, couples and their guests.
Photo by Shades Production
“Dubai’s wedding venues and suppliers have the knowledge, experience, creativity and ability to make anything happen! To create world class and world-first wedding experiences for Couples and their guests. I anticipate never-been-seen-before styling, service and guest experiences in Dubai, as it continues to lead and captivate the globe in its service-first approach to everything,” shared Wendy El-Khoury, Founder and CEO of Wedded Wonderland.
“There wasn’t a place I visited where I wasn’t blown away by its hospitality, staff, backdrops and settings, cuisine (oh the food!), the hearts and minds of every single person working in weddings in Dubai is to bring to life the greatest memory and joy for couples from around the world. This in itself is magic, I say to the Wedding World- prepare yourself, and to couples, the opportunities are endless and for the taking. You and your guests have so much to look forward to in Dubai.”
Venue: The Lost Chambers Aquarium. Photo by Atlantis, The Palm.
Wedded Wonderland will further amplify the demand for Dubai as the destination wedding location of choice. Interest in Dubai has increased exponentially, as more wedding and event planners drive Dubai’s offerings to the world. More and more couples explore Dubai every year, visiting its unique locations and enjoying leading hospitality in over 800-strong hotels and resorts. With its culinary excellence, cultural diversity, unmatched packages for all budgets, and so much more, couples need to look no further than multifaceted Dubai to plan their special day.
The city’s reputation as a wedding destination has been reinforced by its recognition as the No. 1 global destination for two consecutive years in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards.
Photo by Violet Studios
Dubai as a Haven for Destination Wedding Planners
Dubai is the Destination Wedding location for Destination Wedding Planners who are pursuing;
- Key partners on the ground in florals, styling, planning and coordinating – particularly for destination wedding planners
- Art, fashion, and architecture that make Dubai so special and unique
- Professional and experienced wedding and event contractors
- Large-scale venues where design has no limit
- Endless outdoor wedding opportunities, along with many indoor/outdoor options
- World-renowned chefs, catering and presentation of cuisine from many regions
- High-quality produce
- English-speaking suppliers and vendors, many of whom are conversant in other languages
- Hospitality and ease of service at every turn
Photo from instagram.com/feteeventdesigns/
Dubai as a Luxury Wedding Destination for Couples
Dubai is the Destination Wedding location for Couples who are seeking;
- Access to world class wedding venues, infrastructure, deluxe hotels, and vendors creating extraordinary weddings.
- The opportunity to explore a wide selection of activities for pre and post wedding events
- Like to do things differently, explore new, exciting and extraordinary prospects with seamless service, diverse cuisine, interconnectivity of West meets East
- Opportunity to choose indoor and outdoor venues with stunning backdrops including the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future and Ain Dubai, as well as a broad portfolio of romantic hotels and luxury resorts
- Want to host a celebration that is a PARTY! Meaning access to entertainment, rooftop venues – queue the lights, camera, action
- Don’t want to be limited by season and enjoy the sun and surf. Dubai’s peak season for weddings is between October and April, with weddings playing out all year round
- An open and accessible location with straight-forward visa processes and entry requirements
The Viewing Deck. Photo by Palace Downtown.
The Wedding Guest Experience in Dubai
What does the guest experience look like? This has become a crucial decision maker for many in determining whether a destination wedding will work for them, as well as their friends and family.
- Easy to travel to, and central to many regions around the world
- 5-star hotel prices are lucrative comparative to that in other regions (and we’re talking, the best in the world at an affordable/reasonable price) such as the iconic Atlantis the Palm, Four Seasons Resort, Bvlgari, Armani Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah, and many more.
- Shopping, shopping, shopping
- Incredible experiences on water, desert, sand and sea – all for the taking
- Secure and safe
- Vibrant, diverse and friendly city
- Easy to get around
- Clean, tidy and super organized
Dubai has the strategic foresight and vision to bring in the best celebrations in the world to Dubai, and this includes weddings. It recognises the local talent, leading offerings of hotels and resorts, creative partners and vendors, and is connected with the wedding market globally. It is a key player in luxury and cultural weddings, and is projected to be one of the world’s leaders in destination weddings from key regions such as Asia, Europe, USA, Africa and more.
The destination wedding market is valued at $29 billion and set to grow to $290 billion by 2030. Wedded Wonderland’s strategic focus as a pure player in the destination wedding market launching a marketplace for proposals, pre-wedding, wedding, honeymoon and ever-after events and celebrations for couples and their guests – makes this partnership truly holistic.
Wedded Wonderland is looking forward to launching in person events to immerse consumers and industry leaders into Dubai’s Destination Wedding opportunities in 2023 and beyond.
“The future of celebration is destination”.
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