The UAE boasts some of the best hotels and restaurants in the world. Here’s a selection of some spectacular and luxurious venues where you can host your wedding.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai
This prestigious and luxurious hotel, set on the spectacular and breathtaking island oasis of The Palm, could be the destination to turn your wedding affair into an elegant, flawless and unforgettable occasion.Beachfront settings surrounded by golden sands and the Arabian Sea waters offer perfect backdrops for an intimate affair or a splendid and glitzy, lavish celebration. To elevate your wedding to the next level, there are lavishly appointed opulent ballroom options that provide contemporary elegance and fit for regal experiences creating the perfect dreamscape for when you say, “I Do.” And as for food options, the staff at the Taj Exotica & Spa are ready to go to great lengths to serve your guests the finest dishes you would want them to savour. A wedding specialist is also at hand to help.
Contact: 04 275 4444
JA The Resort
Want to say I Do in style? From a modest, cosy family event to a magnificent wedding that could wow guests and leave them slack-jawed, this luxury hotel has everything that is perfect for exchanging wedding vows. Boasting multiple venue options and themes– an outdoor amphitheatre, indoor venues, a sunset beach scene or a garden party– every celebration that is going to be held here will be remembered for a long time to come. When you choose a package you could get the services of a dedicated JA wedding specialist, a customised buffet menu including signature mocktails during the cake cutting for the bride & the groom, complimentary room for the wedding couple and breakfast for one night stay and a complimentary wedding cake.
Contact: 04 814 5500 or email reservations@jaresorts.com
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort
With 1.5km of private white sandy beach, Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort is the perfect location for your dream wedding, offering flexible event space for your ceremony and reception. Delicious menu options, each curated by the skilled award winning culinary team, make it perfect for hosting a grand nuptial ceremony. Apart from indoor options, venue choices include the watersports beach, adult pool and the waterbreaker, which boasts an amazing sunset view. The hotel offers splendid spa facilities ready to welcome the bride, groom, bridal party, and guests for the ultimate experience in relaxation as well. Accommodations include guest rooms, villas and suites. The villas enjoy private and direct access to the beach. Add your favorite tunes with a DJ or live band, and personalize the ambiance to suit your style. These additional services allow you to customize your wedding experience according to your preferences, ensuring a unique and magical celebration that reflects your love story. There’s also a wedding specialist on hand to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
For details 07 228 8844
Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection
A perfectly designed destination wedding, with the beach at your doorstep and nature as your backdrop? Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection has it. Occupying one of Dubai´s most enchanting beachside locations, this is the perfect place to say ‘I do’. With 356 lavish guest rooms featuring temperature controlled swimming pools, 13 themed restaurants with indoor and outdoor dining options, spa facilities and private beach access, 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 & ambiance are planned and organized. Whether it be a luxurious marble floored and chandelier draped ballroom or a pretty and dainty fresh garden venue, Habtoor Grand tailors the perfect wedding for the bride, groom and the guests to take home a memorable experience.
Contact: 04 399 5000
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Every wedding is special, but at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental a wedding can be made exceptional. From a breathtaking ballroom ornate with marble and gold, blending timeless architectural features with modern design, to vast manicured gardens and elegant terraces offering the most glamorous venues for weddings in the UAE you have plenty to choose from. Looking for an outdoor venue? You are going to be spoilt for choice. With 85 hectares of beautiful gardens and lawns, and 1.3 km of pristine private beach you can surely find the perfect spot for your special day.
Indoors? There’s a massive 2183 sq m ballroom that can be compartmentalized for smaller occasions as well to suit your guest list and theme. And when it comes to dining, the catering team is ready to meet you every whim.
Contact: 02 690 9000 or email moauh-reservations@mohg.com
Address Beach Resort Fujairah
Looking for a place that is a bit away from the hustle and bustle of a city to exchange your vows? Then the Address Beach Resort Fujairah is an option. Located by the spectacularly beautiful sea and with luxurious amenities including excellent dining and wellness options, this could be the place that can make your big day memorable. Whether social or intimate, every event is executed flawlessly with exceptional attention to detail.
Contact: 09 2047777 or email stayatbeachresortfuj@addresshotels.com
Anantara Downtown Dubai
Celebrate your magical union at a splendid dreamy venue at the Anantara Downtown Dubai. This is just the place where you can declare your love in the heart of the most happening city. You can choose the indoor comfort of the Grand Hall or the spectacular ambience of the poolside terrace to make your day not just perfect, but unforgettable. Say ‘I do’ in the elegant and well-appointed Grand Hall that can accommodate up to 450 guests in complete comfort even as the hotel’s expert team ensures that the special day runs like a dream. Looking for al fresco options? Celebrate under the sun or the stars in the heart of Dubai at the poolside terrace
Contact: 04 444 1444 or email downtown.dubai@anantara.com
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa
How about choosing to say I do in a splendid and unforgettable setting? Imagine the magnificent backdrop of the Al Hajar Mountains and turtles swimming in azure waters of the sea. That’s pretty much what the InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa has on offer for a blissful wedding ceremony. There’s even a secret garden and a private beach to make the moment all the more romantic. Stunning views, tantalising menu options and multiple wedding spaces from Juman ballroom to the resort’s private beach for hosting more significant ceremonies make this hotel just the place for you. Whether it’s an al-fresco cocktail reception on the sandy shoreline or a gala dinner in the beautiful ballroom, the hotel’s wedding planners are with you every step of the way to make sure that you’re able to concentrate on your most important day.
Call: 07 202 6680
Fairmont The Palm
Looking for a dramatic and unforgettable setting that will ensure you are the centrestage on the most important day of your life? Fairmont The Palm has a bouquet of unique venues just perfect to make your big day the most memorable one of your life. With more than 3,000sqm of event space available on the exclusive Palm Jumeirah, Fairmont The Palm is just the place to host your luxury wedding. Whether it’s an intimate wedding or a lavish reception, the hotel’s team of expert wedding planners and banquet chefs will ensure it will be a bespoke celebration of your dreams.
Contact: Tel 04 457 3388 Fax 04 457 3399 palmdubai@fairmont.com
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas Saadiyat island
One of the most splendid venues where you can make your special day memorable is the Park hyatt Abu Dhabi hotel and Villas. Hugging the shores of Saadiyat Beach, it is more than just a luxurious getaway that combines elegance with timely service. With contemporary styling enhanced by traditional Arabian touches, this island sanctuary offers the best in fine dining, over 300 stylish rooms with spectacular vistas, a scenic spa, and lots more to keep you and your guests comfortable and well taken care. Whether you are looking for an intimate celebration or a grand gala, from the well appointed Alyazya Ballroom to the scenic lawn, the expert chefs are ready to dish out choice dishes that are just perfect to mark your big day.
Contact: 600 56 55 66
Swissôtel Al Ghurair
Looking to host a wedding that is sure to impress? This five-star luxury hotel is a perfect blend of the rich history of Dubai with all the advantages of a cosmopolitan city. Choose from the rustic outdoor settings of the pool deck or the grandeur of the Al Khor Ballroom, ideally suited for hosting intimate weddings and grand soirees of up to 150 guests.
The hotel offers elaborate multi-cuisine menu options. A personalized wedding setup, including a red carpet welcome to the guests are options, while the celebrations come to life with an in-built audio-visual setup and a dance floor. Swissotel chefs offer an elaborate multi-cuisine three-course menu with soft beverages, and welcome drinks for guests. Just 10 minutes away from the International airport and well-connected to most tourist destinations, it is a perfect destination to bring together, in celebration of love, international guests as well as friends and family residing in Dubai.
Contact: 04 293 3281, email banquet.alghurair@swissotel.com
Whether it’s an al-fresco cocktail reception on the sandy shoreline or a gala dinner in the beautiful ballroom, the hotel’s wedding planners are with you every step of the way to make sure that you’re able to concentrate on your most important day.
