Palace Downtown:
Set beside Burj Lake in the heart of Dubai, Palace Downtown is a five-star hotel with Arabesque architecture and views of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain.
Couples can choose from the Palace Gardens, the open-air Viewing Deck and the Royale Ballroom, combining an outdoor ceremony or drinks reception with dinner and dancing indoors.
Wedding Spaces
Royale Ballroom
The climate-controlled Royale Ballroom accommodates up to 150 guests. It works well for dinner, music and dancing after an outdoor ceremony or drinks reception.
The ballroom can be divided into two areas and has a separate pre-function space, as well as an outdoor balcony overlooking the Old Town. It also has direct vehicle access, so couples can arrive by classic car, on horseback or by chariot.
Viewing Deck
The open-air Viewing Deck overlooks the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain, and accommodates up to 240 guests for a cocktail reception. A gazebo facing the Burj Khalifa provides a focal point for an intimate ceremony.
Lakeside Garden and Fountain Garden
The Palace Gardens offer two outdoor settings beside Burj Lake, and couples can book them exclusively for the ceremony. The Lakeside Garden accommodates up to 150 guests, with views towards the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain and Dubai Opera. The Fountain Garden provides another option for a garden celebration close to the water.
Couples marrying in the Lakeside Garden can arrive by abra, approaching their ceremony from the lake.
Location
The hotel is on Old Town Island in Downtown Dubai. Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera and the Burj Khalifa are within walking distance, giving guests plenty to explore around the wedding.
Food and Catering
The hotel’s culinary team provides wedding catering, from plated dinners and buffets to interactive food stations and cocktail and canapé receptions. Wedding packages start from AED 355 per person.
Accommodation
Rooms and suites are available within the hotel, so guests can stay where the wedding takes place. Restaurants, a spa and a palm-fringed swimming pool offer ways to enjoy time together before and after the day itself.
Every wedding package includes a one-night stay with breakfast for the couple.
Key Details
- Location: Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Setting: Five-star hotel beside Burj Lake, with Arabesque architecture
- Wedding spaces: Royale Ballroom, Viewing Deck, Lakeside Garden and Fountain Garden
- Viewing Deck: Up to 240 guests for a cocktail reception
- Royale Ballroom: Up to 150 guests
- Indoor and outdoor spaces: Yes
- Catering: In-house, with packages from AED 355 per person
- Accommodation: Rooms and suites on site
- Nearest airport: Dubai International Airport
Is Palace Downtown Right for You?
Palace Downtown suits couples looking for Arabian architecture, a waterfront setting and views of Dubai’s best-known landmarks. Accommodation on site makes it an appealing option for destination weddings, while the Royale Ballroom accommodates up to 150 guests for the indoor celebration.
Other Wedding Venues in Dubai
Palace Downtown is one of several Emaar hotels in Downtown Dubai, and our edit of Weddings by Emaar venues compares them. For another Downtown setting close to the Burj Khalifa, see our listing for Armani Hotel Dubai. Or for a contemporary ballroom and adjoining terrace overlooking the Burj Khalifa, explore Address Dubai Mall. For advice on timing, venue styles and the legal process, read our guide to getting married in Dubai, or explore our full collection of wedding venues in Dubai.