Dubai is a world-favorite destination for weddings and celebrations

In line with the efforts to enhance Dubai's attractiveness as the best city in the world to live, work and visit, Dubai continues to attract large numbers of those wishing around the world to hold their weddings or celebrate their social events.

As the city has become very popular among event organizers, thanks to its international infrastructure and facilities that are suitable for various fields, in addition to the various regional and international events it hosts throughout the year, attracting thousands of guests and visitors from all over the world.

Dubai has a variety of distinguished destinations, high-end restaurants and international hotels, which offer its visitors a variety of options, packages and offers that suit various possibilities to ensure that those wishing to hold weddings, guests and visitors from all countries of the world spend unforgettable times, and enjoy Dubai's destinations and its international facilities.

As part of the efforts exerted to make Dubai an international center for experts and companies working in the field of organizing events, parties and social events, Dubai organized the World Wedding Forum this January, which witnessed the wide participation of experts and specialists within the sector from all over the world, who met to discuss the future of the events industry, and presented their innovations. In light of the continuous technical and creative development in this field.

(Global Ingredients)

Laila Mohammed Suhail, Executive Director of the Strategic Partnerships and Commercial Sponsorship Sector of the Department of Economy and Tourism and its institutions, said: Dubai has global ingredients that make it a preferred destination for weddings and events, as the city attracts millions from around the world to live, work and visit, and the city has become the ideal choice for people Those wishing to hold their weddings, or celebrate their occasions and spend special times, and it also gives its visitors the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of events, entertainment and cultural activities, dining and shopping experiences.

She added: The Global Wedding Excellence Forum in Dubai, which is one of the main international events specialized in the field of weddings, reflects the importance and position of Dubai in this sector and the exceptional services and offers that the emirate provides.

The advanced positions obtained by Dubai and the global recognition of its achievements, led by the title of the best global destination in the Travelers’ Choice Awards according to Trip Advisor for two consecutive years, also contributed to confirming its position within this sector, which would not have been achieved without the partnership and continuous cooperation that Dubai is keen on. Supporting it with all stakeholders and partners around the world, including event and wedding planners, to increase its attractiveness as an ideal destination for weddings and other special occasions.

(The World Wedding Forum in Dubai)

The fifth session of the World Wedding Forum in Dubai succeeded in attracting a wide range of tourism and destination management experts, event and wedding organizers, in addition to companies specialized in providing their services in this field. The leading annual event provided an opportunity for various experts And social media influencers, and specialists in these sectors to communicate, exchange ideas, share best practices, and provide exceptional experiences to celebrate social events.

The forum attracted 70 senior wedding planners, experts and companies operating in the most important major markets, including the Middle East, Africa, India, the United Kingdom and the CIS, and witnessed the participation of 11 hotel groups hosted by the emirate, including its unique destinations, as well as 12 suppliers and service providers. services in the wedding sector;

The event highlighted wedding venues and dining options in Dubai;

Reputable Michelin-starred restaurants, such as Haksan Restaurant, have demonstrated their wedding hosting capabilities.

The participating guests included representatives from Atlantis The Palm, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Madinat Jumeirah, Tierra Solis Dubai, W Dubai The Palm, Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Sofitel Dubai The Palm, Armani Hotel Dubai, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai, and The Ritz-Carlton. Dubai, along with partners including Equifax, Encore, Wild Juice, FNB UAE, Life in Five, Federa, Royal Tint, Red Velvet, Soundcraft, Pure Magic, Event House, Pangea, ALR, Party Social, and Millrich.

This year's session also hosted the founders and managers of digital wedding platforms worldwide, led by the Arabia Weddings platform, Guides for Brides, Weddings Online, and Smashing the Glass, in an effort to enhance the spread and level of access to the luxurious experiences that the emirate embraces in the field of weddings.

Dubai provides integrated services for organizing parties, including the provision of the services of major award-winning wedding planners, booking non-scheduled flights, providing transfer services to and from the airport, booking the finest halls, international photographers, the most famous international cuisine, and the best entertainment shows, in addition to Provide the opportunity for couples and their guests to enjoy the exceptional experiences offered by various destinations in Dubai during their stay.

(global infrastructure)

Dubai welcomes couples wishing to celebrate their occasions in its facilities with distinctive views of the most famous landmarks of the city, including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future, and Ain Dubai, and offers them a package of luxury hotels and resorts;

The ideal facilities for hosting parties in Dubai vary from the famous Dubai destinations, to golden sand beaches and wonderful gardens, to towering mountains and sand dunes.

Dubai includes 794 luxury hotels that offer the highest levels of service and authentic Arabian hospitality, allowing for exceptional accommodation experiences for guests. & Only, and others.

(High-level services)

Many hotels and destinations in the emirate provide the services provided by professional wedding planners, allowing couples and guests to design their own experiences with the presence of a group of experts in the events and weddings sector in Dubai.

Dubai is distinguished by the diversity of food options suitable for weddings, as it is considered a global center for food and culinary arts that suit the cultures of more than 200 nationalities. as a leading destination for food tourism.

The inaugural edition of the guide included 69 restaurants, including 14 restaurants that won the Bib Gourmand Award, and the award for the best restaurant serving high-quality meals at competitive prices.

(privileged location)

Dubai is characterized by a strategic geographical location between East and West, and it is also one of the most prominent global cities that offers an extensive airline network, allowing travelers to travel from it to any place around the world in less than eight hours .. It is also characterized by the ease of visiting it thanks to the facilitated procedures. And direct visa and entry requirements, which represents an additional attraction for couples wishing to celebrate their wedding in Dubai.

Karen Cinnamon, founder of Smashing the Glass - UK, said: Dubai is characterized by its vitality, permanent development and cultural diversity, and has many advantages that make it an ideal destination for hosting luxurious indoor or outdoor weddings.

For her part, Alison Hargreaves, founder of Beyond Weddings and Guides for Brides - UK, said: The Global Bridal Forum was able to gather all the knowledge related to the wedding sector in one platform.

The advantage of mild weather during this time of the year is an additional attraction for wedding-goers and wedding planners from the United Kingdom.

In turn, Anton Semenov, Managing Director of Wonder Tent Ltd. - UAE, said: The World Wedding Forum is one of the main events that undoubtedly contribute to strengthening Dubai's position as a global destination for hosting weddings, and we are pleased to present innovative distinguished facilities, changing the concept of the wedding hall into an integrated work of art. Packed with a number of unique features and leading technologies.

Gweta Hemdev, founder of Yolo Entertainment and Weddings - India, said: Dubai is a global hub for communication with experts in the events and parties sector, and as a wedding planner, we recognize the importance of Dubai's leading position in this field, especially as the city is characterized by the best destinations and entertainment.

Bessie Sotondi, founder of Bisibi Events - Nigeria, said: Dubai has a global reputation in the field of tourism and travel, attracting and organizing international events, parties and weddings, and has become a chosen destination for a large number of Nigerians, whether to visit or hold weddings and various events thanks to its exceptional advantages and world-class facilities. .

In turn, Ian Renton, Sales Director of Atlantis Resorts Dubai - UAE, said: We are always looking to enhance wedding services for both Atlantis, The Palm and Royal Atlantis Resort;

We are also pleased to cooperate with the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, and to benefit from the support it provides to provide high-level services in our tourism facilities.

Between January and November 2022, Dubai received about 12.82 million international visitors, which reflects the global confidence that Dubai has gained as an attractive and safe destination for travel. Wedding and service providers, to establish Dubai as a top destination for hosting weddings and events.

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