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The Palace Downtown Dubai
Arabesque hotel on Burj Lake, facing the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa
On requestStarting from
Up to 500Guests350 seated for dinner
242Bedroomson site
11 kmNearest airportDubai International
The Palace Downtown is an Address Hotels + Resorts hotel on the Old Town Island in Downtown Dubai, with wedding venues overlooking Burj Lake, the Dubai Fountain and the Burj Khalifa.
The Palace Downtown stands on the Old Town Island in Downtown Dubai, at the edge of Burj Lake. The hotel is built in an Arabesque style at the heart of a traditional Arabian village, facing the Dubai Fountain and the Burj Khalifa. It is connected to Souk Al Bahar, a short walk from The Dubai Mall, and has 242 guest rooms, a palm-fringed pool, a fitness centre and four dining concepts, including the Thai restaurant Thiptara.
Weddings are held in four venues. The Viewing Deck is an open-air terrace of 802 square metres with a gazebo facing the Burj Khalifa for the vows. The Pool Area, with its pool catwalk and cabanas, suits larger receptions, while the Palace Gardens offer a lakeside setting and one beside the Dubai Fountain. Indoors, the Royale Ballroom has a pre-function area, an outdoor balcony over the Old Town and vehicle access for the couple's arrival. Three wedding packages are available, each with a night's stay and a wedding cake, and The Spa Longevity is on site with oriental bath houses, steam rooms and a relaxation lounge.
The Palace Downtown Dubai
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At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- Old Town Island, Downtown Dubai, beside Burj Lake
- Capacity
- Up to 500 for a reception and 350 for a banquet at the Pool Area
- Stay
- 242 guest rooms and suites
- Ceremony
- Gazebo on the Viewing Deck, or the Palace Gardens by the lake or the Dubai Fountain
- Price
- On enquiry, with three wedding packages
- Exclusive use
- Palace Gardens can be booked exclusively for the ceremony
- Catering
- In-house dining across four restaurants and lounges
- Spa
- The Spa Longevity, with nine treatment rooms and two oriental bath houses
On the edge of Burj Lake
The hotel stands on the Old Town Island in Downtown Dubai, at the heart of a traditional Arabian village. It faces the Dubai Fountain and the Burj Khalifa, and is connected to Souk Al Bahar and a short walk from The Dubai Mall.
Ceremonies above the fountain
The 802 sqm Viewing Deck is an open-air space with a gazebo facing the Burj Khalifa for the vows, and room for a large cocktail reception or a dinner for 120. The Palace Gardens offer a second setting, one by the lake and one beside the Dubai Fountain.
Pool, ballroom and wedding packages
The Pool Area has a pool catwalk, themed cabanas and manicured hedges for receptions of up to 500. Indoors, the 320 sqm Royale Ballroom has a pre-function area and an outdoor balcony. Three wedding packages each include a night's stay and a wedding cake.
The Viewing Deck
An 802 sqm open-air deck with a gazebo facing the Burj Khalifa and views of the Dubai Fountain.
The Pool Area
An open-air venue for up to 500 guests at a reception, with a pool catwalk and themed cabanas.
Palace Gardens
Two garden settings, one lakeside and one by the Dubai Fountain, that can be booked exclusively for the ceremony.
Royale Ballroom
A 320 sqm ballroom with vehicle access for the couple's entrance, a pre-function area and an outdoor balcony.
Thiptara
A fine dining Thai restaurant with a terrace facing the Dubai Fountain and the Burj Khalifa.
The Spa Longevity
Nine treatment rooms, two oriental bath houses, steam rooms, jacuzzis and a relaxation lounge.
Accommodation
242 rooms and suites
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Location
United Arab Emirates
Dubai International (DXB)11 km
Al Maktoum International (DWC)35 km
The Palace Downtown Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, PO Box 27443, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Things to do nearby
- Souk Al Bahar
- Burj Khalifa
- Dubai Opera
- The Dubai Mall
- The Dubai Fountain
- The Spa Longevity
Getting there
- Dubai International (DXB)
- Al Maktoum International (DWC)
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Frequently asked questions
The Palace Downtown Dubai
Where can a wedding be held at The Palace Downtown?
The hotel has four wedding venues: the Viewing Deck, the Pool Area, the Palace Gardens and the Royale Ballroom. The first three are open air, with views of the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain.
How many guests can the venues hold?
The Pool Area takes up to 500 guests for a reception and 350 for a banquet. The Viewing Deck takes up to 200 for a reception and 120 for a sit-down dinner. The Palace Gardens take up to 150 for cocktail receptions and 100 for a gala dinner, and the Royale Ballroom up to 200 for a reception.
Where can the ceremony take place?
The Viewing Deck has a gazebo facing the Burj Khalifa for the vows. The Palace Gardens have two areas, one beside the lake and one by the Dubai Fountain, which can be booked exclusively for the ceremony.
What wedding packages are offered?
The hotel offers three wedding packages, each including a night's stay and a wedding cake. Prices are given on request through the events team.
Can a bride and groom arrive by car or on horseback?
The Royale Ballroom has convenient vehicle access, so the couple can make an entrance in a classic car, on horseback or even a chariot. It also has a pre-function area and an outdoor balcony overlooking the Old Town.
How many guest rooms does the hotel have?
The hotel has 242 guest rooms, 81 of them suites.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 3:00 pm and check-out at 12:00 noon.
Where can guests dine?
There are four dining concepts: Thiptara, a fine dining Thai restaurant with views of the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa; Ewaan, serving international and Middle Eastern cuisine; Buhayra Lounge by the pool; and Al Bayt.
Is there a spa?
The Spa Longevity offers body and facial therapies, oriental bath houses with a hammam slab, steam rooms, jacuzzis and a relaxation lounge. It is open from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm and welcomes non-guests.
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