If you want a glamorous wedding then look no further than glitzy Dubai

Many couples are finding that the thought of a chilly British wedding leaves them cold, so they are heading off to hotter climes and the Arabian sunshine to Dubai to create the ultimate bespoke wedding packages.

Just a six-hour journey is all that separates British wedding parties from guaranteed sunshine and, with direct flights now available from many UK airports, Dubai has become the most convenient luxury wedding and honeymoon destination.

This world-class city offers a one-stop-shop for the bride and groom. Every aspect of planning your big day is catered for – from finding the perfect dress to choosing the venue; Dubai offers everything in luxurious abundance. And with the strength of the pound in the UAE compared to the Euro you get more ‘bang for your buck’ – another good reason to consider Dubai!

Why Dubai?

Dubai is fast becoming a number one destination for wedding parties and honeymooners, due to the sheer luxury and activities on offer – from world-class shopping, renowned international restaurants and pampering spas for the bridal party to sporting activities, including water sport and even
snow skiing!

Legal Requirements

Depending on our religious denomination, the first step to getting married inn Dubai is to choose a church and minister for authentication, both must be recognised and registered at the Dubai Courts. Your Wedding Planner or tour operator Wedding Team will be able to advise you.
Documents you need

• Passport
• Birth certificate
• Divorce decree if applicable
• A certificate of no impediment
  (no objection) is generally required by most embassies – fees vary
• Both parties must complete standard forms provided by the church

Wedding planners

www.marriagement.com
www.dubaiwed.com

The Royal Meridien Beach Resort

Situated along the golden sands of the famous Jumeirah strip, overlooking the clear blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, the Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa is one of Dubai’s most premier resorts and an inspirational location for your wedding.

The resort offers an ideal wedding venue for couples looking for that extra special experience. And with a dedicated team and a dazzling array of options, no detail is left unaccounted for.

The special in-house team is experienced at providing event management to the highest standard and utilizing the resort’s many spectacular focal points and amenities to create the perfect ambience and setting for a dream wedding.

The poolside gardens provide a sensational wedding backdrop. The balmy atmosphere and picturesque scenery guarantee an unforgettable experience and perfect wedding photographs! With the ability to accommodate between 30 and 1,500 guests, the celebrations can be as intimate or grand as you want.
Alternatively, the hotel’s four stunning private dining rooms can be transformed according to your specifications and can hold between 20 and 150 guests, with floor to ceiling windows offering breathtaking views over the Arabian Gulf.

Ready to unwind

After the excitement of your big day you and your guests will be more than ready to relax and unwind. A stay at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa can take you from your dream wedding straight to your perfect honeymoon.

With contemporary classic-designed bedrooms offering the ultimate in comfort and elegance, and with a choice of 14 world-class restaurants and lounge bars, the wedding party will be luxuriously catered for.

Superb spa

Couples looking for the ultimate pampering experience, both before and after the nuptials, can retreat to the Roman-inspired Caracalla spa, situated across three floors of the hotel. It offers a tailor-made service to ensure total relaxation and invigoration, with five Hammam pools, sauna, steam room and a full range of spa treatments.

BOOK IT

Stay four nights at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa in Dubai in a Deluxe Seaview Room B&B between 4th-13th October 2010 from £985 per person and save up to £323 per couple. Price includes flights with Virgin from Heathrow. Honeymooners will receive a room upgrade to the next availab le category, subject to availability, sparkling wine, cake and flowers. Call: 0117 927 2009 and quote ref: WWW DX2038

One & Only Royal Mirage

Considered one of Dubai’s most stylish beach resorts, One & Only Royal Mirage is set within a 65-acre estate of lush landscaped gardens overlooking Palm Island Bay in the bustling heart of ‘new Dubai’ along a kilometre stretch of private coastline.

One & Only Royal Mirage is an ultra-glitzy setting for your destination wedding and romantic honeymoon. It consists of three equally distinctive properties: The Palace, the Arabian Court and the Residence & Spa, all offering the magic of Arabia with understated elegance and exclusive charm, plus superb accommodation and world-class dining experiences.

Arabian weddings

The Palace, with its 246 rooms and suites, is the largest of the three properties and is popular with families because of its excellent facilities including swimming pools, water sports centre, tennis courts, golf putting green and ‘Kids only’ club. However, it is ideal for weddings too – its Royal Ballroom can cater for wedding parties of up to 350 guests.

In contrast, The Arabian Court, an ancient dwelling with 162 charismatic guest rooms and 10 suites, is illusive, mysterious and designed with dramatic architecture. It is set amidst a landscape of fountains, walkways and lush gardens and offers a more dramatic wedding venue, featuring Al Koufa, an Arabian Fortress, and a spectacular outdoor ‘amphitheatre’ catering for up to 300 wedding guests.

Honeymoon haven

The Residence & Spa belongs to the ‘Leading Small Hotels of the World’ association, and is an exclusive, intimate sanctuary, which is ideal for honeymooners. The Arabian-style private residences of 18 suites and 32 Prestige rooms all face the sea and are cared for by a dedicated team. An elegant private Garden Villa, set in a secluded part of the resort, offers the ultimate in luxury and privacy for honeymooners.

Wedding pampering

Wedding parties can prepare for the big day, or unwind and be pampered after the celebrations at the resort’s magnificent spa, set on two levels of a freestanding building, with towering domes and carved arches – it’s a temple of well-being, set amidst palm trees and water fountains.

On the upper floor, a beauty spa offers ladies, gentlemen and couples treatments, whilst on the lower floor an authentic Oriental hammam offers the opportunity to enjoy the traditional hamman, which has long played a part in the cultural life of eastern cities. There’s also a hair salon and fitness centre to ensure you look your absolute best on your wedding day.

BOOK IT

Stay four nights at The Palace at One & Only Royal Mirage in Dubai in a Deluxe Room B&B between 12th and 21st October 2010 from £1,725 per person and save up to £50 per couple. Price includes flights with Virgin from Heathrow. Call: 0117 927 2009 and quote ref: WWW KU9910

Desert Palm

Join the elite international polo set and stay in stylish luxury, away from the towering skyscrapers and hustle and bustle of Dubai. The Desert Palm is a chic, understated boutique hotel set in the graceful, manicured surroundings of a private polo estatel, which basks easily in the desert landscape to provide a refreshing, avant-garde contrast to the conventional flamboyance of downtown Dubai.

The resort, which is owned by Per Aquum, is situated just minutes from Dubai, in landscaped gardens with an infinity pool and spectacular views of the Dubai skyline. You can take the opportunity to try your hand at polo, the millionaires’ sport as there are four polo fields and a riding school, with stabling for more than 300 horses.

The tranquil retreat is intimate and ideal for weddings and honeymoons, featuring 26 naturally modern guestrooms and villas with superb restaurants offering outstanding culinary delights.

Chic weddings

Desert Palm provides the perfect setting for an Über-stylish outdoor wedding reception, hosted to your specifications for up to 200 people in the verdant surroundings of Desert Palm. Your dream wedding will be tailor-made by the resort’s highly experienced event planner, Bernice Henderson.

Perfect relaxation in the spa

Bride, groom and their guests can be pampered, indulged and groomed for their big day in LIME spa, with couples treatments and spa therapies including Colour Therapy, using the first Halal certified spa products, which are also 100 per cent organic. There is also an extensive wet area, ‘Sublime’ featuring steam, sauna, Colour Therapy showers, ice plunge and heated beds. After the wedding, it’s an ideal place for chilling and recharging the batteries.

BOOK IT

Call: - Carrier 0117 927 2009