Dubai top choice for destination weddings in 2023
Dubai is fast emerging as the city of choice for destination weddings, with a growing number of wedding and event planners across the world recommending the city to couples as the perfect venue to celebrate their weddings.
This is in line with the efforts aimed at boosting the emirate’s stature as a perfect place for living, work and visit, and a global destination for weddings.
The city’s world-class infrastructure, picturesque resorts, luxury hospitality offerings, services, exceptional track record for safety, and diverse tourism attractions have made it the ideal destination for organising memorable social events.
People across the world are increasingly choosing Dubai to celebrate not only weddings, but also milestone celebrations and personal occasions.
With the availability of highly-skilled wedding and event planners, its distinctive locations, eclectic culinary scene, cultural diversity, and unmatched packages for all budgets, Dubai offers a special experience for wedding couples and guests.
As part of efforts to showcase Dubai as a hub for destination weddings, the city hosted the fifth edition of the Dubai Global Wedding Excellence (GWE) retreat and forum from Jan. 9 to 10.
The event drew wide participation from industry and destination experts, event and wedding planners and companies specialised in providing wedding facilities and services
Laila Suhail, CEO of Strategic Alliances and Partnerships Sector, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, said: “We are proud to highlight Dubai’s world class proposition as the city of choice for destination weddings in line with the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the world’s most visited destination.
“As a global lifestyle hub, Dubai is not only the ultimate getaway for couples looking to experience an unforgettable wedding, but also offers wonderful settings to mark their special occasions such as anniversaries.
“Apart from couples, families and friends visiting Dubai to attend weddings can also enjoy an array of unforgettable cultural, dining, entertainment and shopping experiences.
“Dubai’s exceptional value offering as a wedding destination was showcased at the Global Wedding Excellence retreat, one of our key vehicles for driving the city’s campaign to raise its profile as the ideal choice for destination weddings.
“The range of international accolades that the city has received has also contributed significantly to bolstering the city’s reputation as a wedding destination.”
Hotels that participated in the event included:
Atlantis, The Palm
Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah
Madinat Jumeriah
Terra Solis
W The Palm
Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah
Hilton Palm Jumeirah
Sofitel The Palm
Armani Hotel
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa
The Ritz-Carlton