5 perfect beach destinations in Dubai for a white-sand wedding

Recently named the leading destination in the Middle East at the World Travel Awards Middle East ceremony, Dubai is quickly becoming the perfect vacation spot for tourists worldwide. And the world’s fastest-growing city has become home to a plethora of seaside venues offering everything you could possibly need for the perfect halal-friendly wedding.

From grand seaside ballrooms to private-access beachfront areas, here are Dubai’s top 5 beach wedding locations:

A SAND-FREE BEACH WEDDING: Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

Dreaming of a breezy beach wedding but worried about getting sand in your shoes? The Four Seasons Resort Dubai along Jumeirah Beach Road can turn your dream into a grit-free reality. Their Dana Ballroom is open to a beachfront terrace and lawn that can host up to 360 guests. The Four Seasons’ dream team of A-list planners will help you arrange everything from decor to halal menu options, to wedding schedules and honeymoon packages. It also offers an exclusive wedding arrival area off a driveway that is ideal for welcoming guests in true five-star fashion.

SMALL AND INTIMATE: Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort

When it comes to Arab weddings, size does matter. With the number of family members alone reaching into the hundreds, hosting an intimate wedding in Dubai might seem almost impossible.  But the Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa can turn that around and help you use the number of your friends and relatives to your advantage. Their beachfront wedding venue can host up to 200 people and offers six different cuisines to choose from.

NO REQUEST TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL: Atlantis, The Palm, Jumeirah

Fancy having the Burj Khalifa as a backdrop to all your wedding day pictures? Or not quite sure what exactly it is that you want out of your venue? Or perhaps you’re going for a traditional segregated wedding but still want to keep that air of luxury? Atlantis, The Palm, Jumeirah, is the place for you. With 14 indoor and outdoor venue options that feature Dubai’s skyline in the background, a helipad to welcome your guests in style, and four different wedding packages to pick from—including a majlis package for a segregated reception—Atlantis offers an extravagant fiesta fit for royalty.

PERFECT PERSONALISATION: Anantara The Palm

Anantara The Palm is one of the top choices of beachfront wedding because of their unique signature L.O.V.E. package, which is inspired by each couple’s story. From their diverse choices of grand entrances, to the personalised pre-wedding cocktail receptions, to their custom-made silk keepsake memory box—this gorgeous venue really has it all. 

A PRIVATE AFFAIR: Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection

Located by Jumeirah Beach, right in the centre of Dubai, Habtoor Grand Resort makes the perfect beach wedding for expats and Emiratis alike. Guests can check into the five-star hotel using their mobile phones prior to their stay, receive instant alerts when their room is ready, and check out the same way, skipping the front desk entirely. Their private beach area guarantees no interruptions from bikini-clad beach-goers and offers complete exclusivity for the invitees.