GN Bride: Where to wed in the UAE

Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek

Nestled along the historic Dubai Creek, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek offers a picturesque setting that captures the essence of both traditional and modern Dubai, with stunning views stretching from the charming Al Seef district to the iconic Dubai Frame and the awe-inspiring Burj Khalifa. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a lavish affair with up to 1,200 guests, Radisson Blu is the perfect place to bring your dream wedding to life.

Why here: From bespoke wedding packages and a selection of beautiful indoor and outdoor venues to a one-of-a-kind wedding cake created just for you, the hotel ensures that no two weddings are ever the same. With an elegant bridal suite to prepare for your big day and a complimentary one-night stay the hotel offers special room rates for your guests, ensuring that family and friends can celebrate your union in style.

To make planning effortless, the hotel’s assigned wedding planner, will ensure all your expectations are duly met.

At the heart of every wedding is a feast to remember, and Radisson Blu delivers just that with its award-winning culinary team. The team will turn your culinary wishes into reality, creating an unforgettable dining experience for you and your guests.

For more information, email banquets.dxbza@radissonblu.com or call +971 56 548 8240.

JA The Resort

Located in the vibrant city of Dubai, within lush gardens, birdlife and water features, rests this one of a kind wedding destination. With 3 five-star hotels, an 800m private beach, spa, stables, golf course and other exclusive experiences and activities to keep your guests entertained, a wedding at JA The Resort is sure to be unlike other in the city.

Why here: From modest to magnificent, beach to ballroom, colourful to classic, an intimate ceremony at dawn or a sunset soirée, JA The Resort has the widest range of venues and locations to choose from. Make this special day even more memorable with a specially curated menu from Kinara by Michelin-starred Chef Vikas Khanna.

For more information, call 04 815 5018 or email: events@jaresorts.com

InterContinental Dubai Festival City

With stunning waterfront and Dubai skyline views, this opulent hotel fulfils every couple’s desires, creating a bespoke wedding experience, whether a traditional or quirky style celebration.

Why here: From lush lawns for outdoor celebrations to the iconic Festival Bay helipad with panoramic views of the renowned Dubai’s skyline, the venue provides spectacular settings for every part of the wedding. After the celebrations, guests can relax in luxurious accommodations, making it the ultimate destination for memorable weddings.

For more information, visit www.DubaiFestivalCityHotels.com/EventsByInterContinental

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai

This prestigious hotel, set on the distinctive island oasis of The Palm, will turn your wedding affair into an elegant, flawless and unforgettable occasion.

Why here: Beachfront settings surrounded by golden sands and the Arabian Sea waters make for a perfect backdrop for either an intimate affair or a boisterously vibrant celebration. Celebrate lavishly in two opulent ballroom options that provide contemporary elegance and are fit for regal experiences creating the perfect dreamscape for when you tie the knot.

For more information, call 04 275 4444

Al Habtoor Palace

A perfectly designed destination wedding, with the stunning skyline as your backdrop and major tourist attractions at your doorstep? Al Habtoor Palace has it all.

Why here: Occupying one of Dubai’s most enchanting waterfront locations, this is the perfect place to say ‘I do’. With 234 lavish guest rooms featuring temperature controlled swimming pools, 8 themed restaurants and spa facilities, you can rest assured that your guests will enjoy a memorable stay in the hotel too. The hotel’s wedding planners ensure everything from the theme, set-up, menu, catering, entertainment and ambiance are planned and organized. Whether it be a luxurious ballroom or a pretty and dainty fresh garden venue, Al Habtoor Palace tailors the perfect wedding for the bride, groom and the guests to take home a memorable experience.

For more information, email weddings@Hiltonalhabtoorcity.com or call: +971 56 508 7862

Taj Dubai

Wish to host a wedding to impress, right in the heart of Dubai? Taj Dubai in Bussiness Bay should be your address. With a perfect blend of extravagance, heritage and famed Taj hospitality, this gorgeous hotel has everything you need for an unforgettable wedding.

Why here: Whether you wish for an intimate mehendi, a lavish reception or fun-filled sangeet, there is a place for every kind of celebration, throughout Taj Dubai’s elegant multi-purpose spaces. The Opera Ballroom can host a 300-guest gala dinner, accommodate 250 guests with music and dance, or split into three separate spaces, as required. Bathed in gentle natural light and completely soundproof, the nearby Allegro and Crescendo venues make ideal dressing rooms. For smaller functions, with prestige, is the Outdoor Pool Deck, or the Secret Garden - which offers uninterrupted views of Burj Khalifa.

Matching the iconic views are the culinary team and the support staff of the hotel who have the skills and the experience to ensure your dream wedding is an affair to remember.

For details, call +971 4 438 3100 or email: tajdubaisales@tajhotels.com

Ritz Carlton Dubai

Blending the opulence of the Middle East with the stunning allure of our Dubai wedding hotel’s beachfront, Ritz-Carlton’s venues provide an idyllic setting for every moment of your celebration. Say “I do” with the Arabian Gulf as your backdrop at one of Dubai’s largest outdoor beach venues and share your first dance beneath a canopy of stars or make a grand entrance through the elegant arches of our ballroom.

Why here: Event planners and a creative culinary team work together to enhance every wedding package, including those with specific cultural needs such as Indian and Arabian celebrations. The resort’s beachside landscaped garden provides breathtaking views of the towering Ain Dubai and its grand ballrooms can be transformed to host showers, rehearsal dinners and other wedding events. The hotel’s team of advisors are available on hand to ensure you able to realise every aspect of your dream wedding in a seamless manner.

For more information, call +9714 399 4000 or visit ritzcarlton.com/dubai.

Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort

Breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf and Ain Dubai, a team of experts dedicated to handling every detail of your wedding and luxurious accommodations, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort has all you need to realise the wedding of your dreams.

Why here: With stunning venues that cater to intimate gatherings of 50 guests or grand celebrations of up to 1,500, Sheraton JBR has multiple options for every need. Whether it’s an intimate seaside ceremony or a large, lavish event, the resort and its crew ensure every detail is crafted with precision and care.

For details, contact: +9714 315 3896 or email Rahul.Singh7@marriott.com