Our Top 10 Favourite Dubai Wedding Locations — Part 2
After we published Part 1 of our favourite Dubai wedding venues, the DMs didn't stop coming. "What about Park Hyatt?" "Have you worked at Atlantis Royal?" "Is Bab Al Shams worth it for the desert wedding I'm picturing?"
So here it is — Part 2. Five more venues we genuinely love, each chosen for a very specific kind of wedding. These aren't backup options. They're the venues we recommend when a couple wants something particular — a desert moment, an ultra-luxury statement, a garden retreat, a Palm Jumeirah icon.
If you missed Part 1, [read it here] — that's where we cover the basics: how to choose a style, how to think about guest count, and the truth about minimum spends in Dubai. This post picks up where that one left off.
So here it is — Part 2. Five more venues we genuinely love, each chosen for a very specific kind of wedding. These aren't backup options. They're the venues we recommend when a couple wants something particular — a desert moment, an ultra-luxury statement, a garden retreat, a Palm Jumeirah icon.
If you missed Part 1, [read it here] — that's where we cover the basics: how to choose a style, how to think about guest count, and the truth about minimum spends in Dubai. This post picks up where that one left off.
Quick Recap: How to Read These Listings
Each venue below includes:
Each venue below includes:
- Location — where it sits in Dubai or the wider UAE
- Style — the overall feeling
- Guest Count — what the space realistically holds
- Minimum Spend — the starting point you'll need to plan around
Our Top 5 (Part 2) Favourite Wedding Venues in Dubai
Below are venues we love working with – not just because they’re beautiful, but because they’re reliable, flexible, and deliver great guest experiences.
11. Park Hyatt Dubai
Location: Dubai Creek
Style: Mediterranean villa, gardens, waterfront
Guest Count: 50–250 guests
Minimum Spend: From ~AED 100,000+
A long-time favourite in the Dubai wedding scene — and for good reason. The Park Hyatt has that rare quality of feeling like a private estate rather than a hotel. Whitewashed walls, mature gardens, marina views, and outdoor terraces that work beautifully for ceremonies and dinners.
What we love most: it photographs everywhere. The architecture, the courtyards, the waterfront — every corner gives your photographer something to work with. Strong logistics, experienced wedding team, and one of the most reliable venues for couples who want a polished, classic feel without going full ballroom.
Best for: Couples who want elegance with a sense of place — European chic with a Dubai address.
Location: Dubai Creek
Style: Mediterranean villa, gardens, waterfront
Guest Count: 50–250 guests
Minimum Spend: From ~AED 100,000+
A long-time favourite in the Dubai wedding scene — and for good reason. The Park Hyatt has that rare quality of feeling like a private estate rather than a hotel. Whitewashed walls, mature gardens, marina views, and outdoor terraces that work beautifully for ceremonies and dinners.
What we love most: it photographs everywhere. The architecture, the courtyards, the waterfront — every corner gives your photographer something to work with. Strong logistics, experienced wedding team, and one of the most reliable venues for couples who want a polished, classic feel without going full ballroom.
Best for: Couples who want elegance with a sense of place — European chic with a Dubai address.
12. Arabian Ranches Golf Club
Location: Arabian Ranches
Style: Garden, resort, relaxed elegance Guest Count: 80–350 guests Minimum Spend: From ~AED 60,000+
The under-the-radar option couples don't always consider — and that's exactly why it works. Set across manicured lawns and a Spanish colonial-style clubhouse, Arabian Ranches delivers the garden wedding aesthetic that's notoriously hard to find in Dubai.
The space is genuinely versatile: outdoor ceremonies on the lawn, indoor receptions in the clubhouse, and enough room to host larger guest counts without feeling cramped. It also tends to be more flexible on minimum spends than the Palm Jumeirah resorts, which means more of your budget can go toward design and experience.
Best for: Couples wanting greenery, generous space, and excellent value — without compromising on style.
Location: Arabian Ranches
Style: Garden, resort, relaxed elegance Guest Count: 80–350 guests Minimum Spend: From ~AED 60,000+
The under-the-radar option couples don't always consider — and that's exactly why it works. Set across manicured lawns and a Spanish colonial-style clubhouse, Arabian Ranches delivers the garden wedding aesthetic that's notoriously hard to find in Dubai.
The space is genuinely versatile: outdoor ceremonies on the lawn, indoor receptions in the clubhouse, and enough room to host larger guest counts without feeling cramped. It also tends to be more flexible on minimum spends than the Palm Jumeirah resorts, which means more of your budget can go toward design and experience.
Best for: Couples wanting greenery, generous space, and excellent value — without compromising on style.
13. Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
Location: Dubai Desert
Style: Desert, Arabic luxury, atmospheric Guest Count: 30–250 guests (depending on space)
Minimum Spend: From ~AED 70,000+
If your wedding vision involves dunes, sunset, and an Arabian Nights atmosphere — this is the venue. Bab Al Shams is the most authentic desert wedding experience in the UAE, set within a low-rise resort built in traditional Arabic architecture.
There's far more here than just the desert ceremony spot. The rooftop has a different, more sophisticated feel — perfect for cocktail hours or smaller ceremonies. The restaurant is genuinely underrated as a reception space: intimate, architectural, and doesn't try too hard.
Best for: Couples who want a sense of place — a wedding that could only happen here, nowhere else.
Location: Dubai Desert
Style: Desert, Arabic luxury, atmospheric Guest Count: 30–250 guests (depending on space)
Minimum Spend: From ~AED 70,000+
If your wedding vision involves dunes, sunset, and an Arabian Nights atmosphere — this is the venue. Bab Al Shams is the most authentic desert wedding experience in the UAE, set within a low-rise resort built in traditional Arabic architecture.
There's far more here than just the desert ceremony spot. The rooftop has a different, more sophisticated feel — perfect for cocktail hours or smaller ceremonies. The restaurant is genuinely underrated as a reception space: intimate, architectural, and doesn't try too hard.
Best for: Couples who want a sense of place — a wedding that could only happen here, nowhere else.
14. Atlantis The Royal
Location: Palm Jumeirah
Style: Ultra-luxury, contemporary, iconic Guest Count: 100–500+ guests Minimum Spend: From ~AED 250,000+
The statement venue. Atlantis The Royal isn't subtle, and it isn't trying to be. This is for couples who want their wedding to feel like a moment — architecture that makes everyone stop and look, world-class service, and the kind of guest experience that turns a wedding into an event people talk about for years.
It works particularly well for larger guest counts and multi-day celebrations where you want everything — ceremony space, ballroom, beach access, after-party venues — under one roof. The food, the staff, the technical capability of the venue are at the level of the world's best hotels.
Best for: Couples planning a high-end, large-scale celebration where impact matters as much as intimacy.
Location: Palm Jumeirah
Style: Ultra-luxury, contemporary, iconic Guest Count: 100–500+ guests Minimum Spend: From ~AED 250,000+
The statement venue. Atlantis The Royal isn't subtle, and it isn't trying to be. This is for couples who want their wedding to feel like a moment — architecture that makes everyone stop and look, world-class service, and the kind of guest experience that turns a wedding into an event people talk about for years.
It works particularly well for larger guest counts and multi-day celebrations where you want everything — ceremony space, ballroom, beach access, after-party venues — under one roof. The food, the staff, the technical capability of the venue are at the level of the world's best hotels.
Best for: Couples planning a high-end, large-scale celebration where impact matters as much as intimacy.
15. Raffles The Palm
Location: West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah Style: Palatial, European-inspired, ornate Guest Count: 100–400 guests Minimum Spend: From ~AED 180,000+
A favourite of ours for couples who want a palace-style wedding without flying to Europe. Raffles The Palm is grand in the most theatrical sense — marble, chandeliers, sweeping staircases, ornate ballrooms that wouldn't look out of place in Vienna or Paris.
The grounds are equally beautiful: gardens, fountains, and waterfront views looking back toward the Dubai skyline. The wedding team is experienced with destination weddings and used to coordinating multi-cultural celebrations, which makes them particularly strong for international couples blending traditions.
Best for: Couples drawn to European-style grandeur, multi-cultural celebrations, and a venue that delivers serious "wow" on entry.
Location: West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah Style: Palatial, European-inspired, ornate Guest Count: 100–400 guests Minimum Spend: From ~AED 180,000+
A favourite of ours for couples who want a palace-style wedding without flying to Europe. Raffles The Palm is grand in the most theatrical sense — marble, chandeliers, sweeping staircases, ornate ballrooms that wouldn't look out of place in Vienna or Paris.
The grounds are equally beautiful: gardens, fountains, and waterfront views looking back toward the Dubai skyline. The wedding team is experienced with destination weddings and used to coordinating multi-cultural celebrations, which makes them particularly strong for international couples blending traditions.
Best for: Couples drawn to European-style grandeur, multi-cultural celebrations, and a venue that delivers serious "wow" on entry.
A Few Things to Keep in Mind
Whether you're choosing from Part 1 or Part 2, three pieces of advice we give every couple:
1. Visit before you book. Photos hide everything from awkward layouts to noise from the road. Walk the space at the actual time of day your ceremony will be.
2. Ask what's not included. Minimum spend rarely covers décor, AV, entertainment, or florals. Two venues at "the same price" can end up AED 100,000 apart once you tally everything.
3. Match the venue to your guest count and energy. A 400-guest ballroom feels cavernous with 80 people. A boutique garden venue feels cramped with 200. The room should fit the wedding — not the other way around.
Whether you're choosing from Part 1 or Part 2, three pieces of advice we give every couple:
1. Visit before you book. Photos hide everything from awkward layouts to noise from the road. Walk the space at the actual time of day your ceremony will be.
2. Ask what's not included. Minimum spend rarely covers décor, AV, entertainment, or florals. Two venues at "the same price" can end up AED 100,000 apart once you tally everything.
3. Match the venue to your guest count and energy. A 400-guest ballroom feels cavernous with 80 people. A boutique garden venue feels cramped with 200. The room should fit the wedding — not the other way around.
💌 Want Expert Help?
Planning a wedding in Dubai doesn’t have to be overwhelming — you just need the right team by your side.
We’ve created a Dubai Venue Guide (25+ Best Venues) to help you choose the best venues for your dream day.
👉 Get it here
Or if you’re ready to start planning —
✨ Schedule a free consultation call here
💬 Send us a WhatsApp message here
We’d love to hear your story, understand your vision, and help you make it reality — beautifully, stress-free, and true to you.
Planning a wedding in Dubai doesn’t have to be overwhelming — you just need the right team by your side.
We’ve created a Dubai Venue Guide (25+ Best Venues) to help you choose the best venues for your dream day.
👉 Get it here
Or if you’re ready to start planning —
✨ Schedule a free consultation call here
💬 Send us a WhatsApp message here
We’d love to hear your story, understand your vision, and help you make it reality — beautifully, stress-free, and true to you.
