Dubai is truly a city filled with luxury and unparalleled romance, which is reflected in their incredible destination wedding venues. So it’s no surprise that it’s rapidly growing in popularity as a hub for destination weddings, especially for Asian weddings. Discover the 5 reasons why Dubai is the perfect Asian wedding destination below.
Global Hub
As Dubai has grown to become one of the world’s most popular air travel hubs, many couples are choosing this destination if they have guests coming to their wedding from around the world. Dubai is conveniently located between Europe, Africa and Asia. In fact, two-thirds of the world is within 8 hours’ reach of Dubai. So, no matter where your guests are from, Dubai is easily accessible from around the world. This makes it a fantastic wedding destination for those with an international guest list!
Luxurious Hotels
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Dubai is simply filled with some truly luxurious and majestic hotels! Set within the world’s tallest tower, in the heart of Downtown Dubai, the Armani Hotel offers you a world of sophisticated beauty and signature style on your special day. A dramatic, stylish space, the grand Armani Ballroom can accommodate up to 450 people and offers a sophisticated ‘blank canvas’ setting. The use of Italian black marble detailing creates an elegant yet warm and welcoming ambience. Or, for an outdoor wedding at the foot of the Burj Khalifa, the Armani/Pavilion offers an enchanting terrace location set amid the hotel’s gardens. With the iconic Dubai Fountain and light shows providing a spectacular and entertaining backdrop, the Pavilion can accommodate up to 1000 guests. So, it is perfect for an extravagant Asian wedding.
Show-stopping Weddings
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Grand and luxurious surroundings give way to grand and luxurious weddings! Whether you’ve been dreaming of a big, glamorous wedding or something more intimate, Dubai is the perfect wedding destination for you. With all the luxurious hotels throughout the metropolis, these magnificent venues are experts in hosting show-stopping weddings with hundreds of guests in attendance. This valuable knowledge means that Dubai not only has the venues for a big Asian wedding but the expertise that can ease your wedding planning and ensure a lavish Asian wedding goes off without a hitch.
Shopping Haven
Shopping is a leisure activity in Dubai, and malls are much more than just mere collections of stores. From an Italian palazzo to a Persian palace, these malls are works of art with unique attractions such as indoor ski slopes, giant aquariums or open-air botanical gardens! For Asian weddings, these extensive shopping facilities are brilliant for buying fabrics for your wedding outfits. Dubai's world famous Souks are also a great place to discover fabrics, perfumes and gold jewellery. Bur Dubai is a historic district located on the western side of the Dubai Creek. Whether you are looking for affordable options or splashing out, Dubai has many unique shopping locations for everything you could need for your Asian wedding from jewellery, to lehengas and garlands.
Local Knowledge
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When planning an Asian wedding in Dubai, a local wedding planner can help you save a fortune and ease your planning! They know the best local vendors and venues. They also speak the language and know the local customs and traditions. So, they can advise you accordingly. They will also be able to point you in the right direction for all your pre-wedding needs. Dubai has a higher concentration of local artists and suppliers who specialise in everything you’ll need for your Asian wedding. So, when having a Dubai wedding, a local guide will certainly help!
