The best luxury wedding venues in Dubai are Burj Al Arab for the ultimate statement wedding, the Armani Hotel inside Burj Khalifa for sleek elegance, Atlantis The Royal on the Palm, the palace-style One&Only Royal Mirage, and Mandarin Oriental Jumeira for a polished beach wedding.
Dubai's iconic sail-shaped hotel.
Burj Al Arab hosts weddings in its ballrooms, terraces and restaurants, on its own island off Jumeirah Beach.
The ultimate Dubai statement.
Good to know: Its terrace is a stunning spot for a sunset ceremony.
Jumeirah Street, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai, UAE
Sleek, Giorgio Armani-designed elegance in Burj Khalifa.
The Armani Hotel's event spaces inside Burj Khalifa offer minimalist luxury with views of the Dubai Fountain.
Refined and fashionable.
Good to know: Time cocktails with the Dubai Fountain shows.
Burj Khalifa, 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai, UAE
A dramatic ultra-luxury resort on the Palm.
Atlantis The Royal's striking architecture, sky pools and ballrooms make it one of Dubai's newest luxury wedding venues.
Big on wow factor.
Good to know: Ask about its sky-level venues for receptions.
Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
A Moorish palace-style resort with gardens and a private beach.
One&Only Royal Mirage's arches, gardens and beach create a romantic, Arabian setting for weddings.
Timeless and elegant.
Good to know: Its gardens are lovely for evening ceremonies.
King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Al Sufouh, Dubai, UAE
Polished beach weddings close to the city.
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira has a beach, terraces and a ballroom on Jumeirah's coast, with fine dining and spa.
Calm and sophisticated.
Good to know: Its beach is lovely for smaller ceremonies.
Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, UAE
Burj Al Arab is the most famous, with ballrooms and terraces on its own island. The Armani Hotel and Atlantis The Royal are close rivals.
As a rough guide, luxury hotel weddings often cost AED 500,000 to several million dirhams, depending on guest numbers, décor and entertainment.
Hotels provide event managers, but most luxury weddings also use an independent planner for design, vendors and guest logistics.
Twelve to eighteen months for peak winter dates.