This guide showcases our top wedding venues in Abu Dhabi, based on properties we’ve personally visited during our trips in either 2019 or 2025. Seeing each venue firsthand has given us a clear understanding of their service levels, guest experience and how they operate for destination weddings. If you’re looking for a deeper overview of planning in the region, you can read our Ultimate Guide to Getting Married in Abu Dhabi. Below is our...
Thanks to its incredible culture, venues and food, Marrakech is one of the hottest up-and-coming wedding destinations in the world. We spoke to Bruce Russell, international wedding planner with a team based in Morocco, to get his recommendations on marrying in Marrakech. Marrakech is one of those destinations that just sounds exotic. Saying the city’s name out loud brings to mind old world charm, a sense of mystery, and cultural traditions...
On our recent trip to review the best destination wedding venues in Abu Dhabi, we were also keen to understand the wedding traditions and cultural practices that shape celebrations in the United Arab Emirates. For anyone starting to research the region, our Ultimate Guide to Getting Married in Abu Dhabi offers a helpful overview of the legalities and planning considerations.
The Legal Framework
The government actively encourages Emirati men and...
Why Choose Abu Dhabi for Your Wedding
Abu Dhabi is the largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates and an exceptional destination for a luxury wedding. The city blends culture, world-class hospitality and some of the most impressive wedding venues in the Middle East. With pristine beaches, modern architecture and year-round sunshine, it offers a refined alternative to Dubai, with a slower pace of life, more space and often more competitive...
Where in Turkey is Cappadocia?
Cappadocia is in central Turkey, about an hour’s flight east of Istanbul. Two airports are within an hour’s drive of the region: Nevşehir Cappadocia (NAV) and Kayseri Erkilet (ASR). Both offer direct internal flights from Istanbul Atatürk (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), Izmir Adnan Menderes (ADB), and Antalya (AYT).
Most visitors spend between three and five nights in the area, often combining it...
What is The Creativity Conference? The Table Design Exhibition 2024 in Turkey did far more than showcase floral designers and event planners. It also delivered a full day of B2B meetings and a packed schedule of conference seminars. With prestigious speakers and interesting panellists, the conference explored creativity and innovation across the global events industry. It also highlighted emerging trends, cultural insight and, importantly, the...
