Weddings in United Arab Emirates
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Weddings
in United Arab Emirates

A civil ceremony in Abu Dhabi, then the celebration wherever the Emirates' coast or desert suits you.

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Weddings in the United Arab Emirates

Across the United Arab Emirates, weddings take place in grand hotel ballrooms, coastal resorts, landscaped gardens and selected desert retreats. The country's seven emirates offer strikingly different settings, from contemporary architecture overlooking the Arabian Gulf to mountain landscapes, historic districts and secluded stretches of coastline.

Dubai is known for its extraordinary skyline and luxury hospitality, while Abu Dhabi combines monumental architecture with island resorts and cultural landmarks. Ras Al Khaimah offers mountains, desert scenery and beaches, and Fujairah faces the Gulf of Oman beneath the Hajar Mountains. Beyond the major cities, traditional souks, historic forts and desert settlements reveal the country's heritage. The Emirates offer a wedding destination shaped by ambitious modern design and the enduring landscapes of Arabia.

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Where United Arab Emirates begins

The places to begin, each a different idea of a wedding in United Arab Emirates.

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Where in United Arab Emirates
is right for you?

Each region offers a different setting, style and experience. Explore the map and choose what matters most to you.

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United Arab Emirates by the numbers

Inside our UAE collection

Based on our current UAE collection. Venue facts are checked against official websites, brochures and published prices. Last updated 11 November 2026.

9 venues. Two destinations. One collection built from what the venues actually publish.

11%
of our UAE venues offer exclusive use
78%
have accommodation on site for guests
2500
Largest wedding capacity
795
Most bedrooms at one venue
0%
Have a wet weather option
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Two places. Two very different celebrations.

The character, scale and season of each destination, from the venues here. Prices are on each venue, where they can be read like for like.

Dubai

Palm Jumeirah resorts, beach clubs and the Burj Al Arab

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The people behind UAE weddings

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Planning a wedding in United Arab Emirates

Everything you need to know

From legal requirements and costs to the best months to marry, the guides help you plan with confidence.

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Planning a wedding in United Arab Emirates

How to marry here: the seasons, the areas, airports and transfers, where guests stay, the paperwork and what a wedding costs.

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