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Getting Hitched? Here Are Ten Wedding Venues In Abu Dhabi For Your Big Day

After taking you through a breathtaking tour of some of the most gorgeous wedding venues in the Bahamas, we are back with another list of luxurious wedding venues, this time in Abu Dhabi.

The capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is home to some of the most luxurious hotels and resorts suitable to celebrate your wedding. It also has a diverse landscape and gives couples a variety of options. You can choose to host your wedding at a beach, the desert, islands, or even the mountains.

So without any delay, let’s embark on this interesting journey and help you choose the venue that you have always dreamed of.

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort By Anantara

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Ever thought of getting married in a secluded resort in the midst of a desert? Sounds interesting isn’t it? To cater to your every need, we have Qasr Al Sarab. Situated in the midst of the Liwa desert, the resort has 140 guest rooms and a total meeting space of 22, 386 sq. ft. Qasr Al Sarab has some of the most relaxing spas, an outdoor pool, and a gym. These are accompanied by some of the most luxurious venues to offer you the wedding of your dreams. Qasr Al Sarab offers ten pool villas for couples to get married in intimate ceremonies in the backdrop of the sunset or even on the garden terrace and is ideal for 70 guests. If you wish to have a lavish wedding, then you can opt for the Liwa Ballroom which can accommodate up to 350 guests, and also treat yourselves and your guests to some of the most gorgeous views of the desert. The Camp Al Ara’a Events Area is also a great venue to get hitched. It offers you your dream wedding by customizing it according to the themes you desire and is fit for 300 guests.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

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Your list of wedding venues in Abu Dhabi is incomplete without the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. Comprising 390 guest rooms, the hotel is known to have some of the most glamorous wedding venues. Here, there are both indoor and outdoor venues. If you are interested in having an indoor wedding then the magnificent Etihad Ballroom is the best option for you. Measuring 2,183 sqm, the ballroom offers flexibility and can be divided into three sections depending on the style of the wedding and the size. For outdoor weddings, the hotel offers around 85 hectares of beautiful gardens, lawns, and terraces. Additionally, Emirates Palace also has a  private beach, that is perfect to host your dreamy wedding.

Nurai Island

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Just a 12-minute boat ride away from Abu Dhabi, Nurai Island is yet another great place for you to host your dream wedding. Considered to be a magical paradise, the island has some of the most gorgeous venues to tie the knot amid the pristine blue waters and silky white sands. It offers a plethora of options. These include their luxurious villas, beach houses, and restaurants. When it comes to villas, Nurai Island offers a range of Water and Estate Villas. If you wish to have an intimate ceremony, then Water Villas are the best fit for you. Secluded and elegant these villas also provide couples with breathtaking views of the island. If you are in for some royal treatment, then opt for the palatial Estate Villas. These villas are custom designed to cater to your needs of having your dream wedding both indoors and outdoors. Nurai Island also offers the option to host your wedding at restaurants like Smokin’ Pineapple, Dusk, Ginger Mermaid, and so on to give you the ultimate experience of trying out various cuisines and grooving to beats at bars. They also have the option of organizing their wedding on a private island.

Saadiyat Beach Club

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Nestled on the Saadiyat Island, the Saadiyat Beach Club is one of the most popular wedding venues in Abu Dhabi. The venue is ideal for 300 guests. It is a members-only club and the highlight of the venue is sipping refreshing cocktails by the poolside. Besides, the relaxing atmosphere, the island witnesses some of the most gorgeous sunsets, perfect for you to say your I dos and begin a new chapter in your life. While Saadiyat Beach Club doesn’t have any accommodations, it is located a short distance away from Jumeirah Saadiyat Beach Hotel which has 285 guest rooms and can ensure a comfortable stay for you and your guests.

Rosewood Abu Dhabi

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If you are planning to have a wedding in Abu Dhabi, then you surely don’t want to miss Rosewood Abu Dhabi.  Consisting of 189 guest rooms, the Rosewood Abu Dhabi has some of the most luxurious venues. One of them is the Rosewood Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 450 guests and is suitable for large-scale weddings. Additionally, it can be divided into two sections to cater to the needs of couples who would prefer to have an intimate celebration, with close friends and family. The glass frontage is the highlight of this venue, as the natural light from the glass provides you with a breathtaking view you don’t want to miss. Apart from the Rosewood Ballroom, The Yasmin Ballroom is a great place to tie the knot. It can accommodate up to 150 guests and is suitable for corporate entertaining, and weddings. The Rosewood Abu Dhabi also offers the option of Pool Terrace. Comprising of stunning waterfront and gorgeous skyline views, this venue can accommodate up to 200 guests and is known to organize a variety of events like weddings, cocktail parties, dinners, fashion shows, and social occasions.

Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi

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Another great place for you to plan your wedding in Abu Dhabi would be the Park Hyatt. Known to be flexible in providing both indoor and outdoor wedding spaces, they have around 306 guest rooms. If you are interested in having an outdoor wedding, then the Beach Lawn is the best fit for you. When it comes to indoor weddings, they have some of the most beautiful ballrooms, which includes the Alyazya Ballroom which is 523-square-meter and can accommodate up to 300 guests in banquet seating. To add to the grandeur of the venue, there is an entrance with a high, pillar-less ceiling.

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

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How can we have a list of wedding venues, without mentioning Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche? This venue is a great place to tie the knot, as it is suitable for luxurious weddings, engagements, and even a henna party. It has around 280 guest rooms. If you plan on having your wedding here, then opt for the Crystal Ballroom. The ballroom combines French elegance and romance with the opulence and cultural heritage of the UAE. The ballroom has a private entrance which is 780 meters and 6 meters high. It can accommodate up to 500 guests. The hotel also offers you the option of custom-designing your wedding with great care and intricacy.

Erth Abu Dhabi

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One of the most well-known venues, Erth Abu Dhabi is a great venue to get hitched. In Arabic, Erth means “legacy”. It is built on the legacy of the founding father of the UAE, His Highness Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. With its elegant ballrooms, landscaped gardens, and catering facilities, Erth Abu Dhabi strives to make every single moment of your big day memorable. It features 6 restaurants, 17 venues, and a 2,800 sqm ballroom called the Erth Ballroom. The ballroom can be further divided into three spaces: The Central Erth Ballroom and two adjacent natural-daylight rooms.

Al Raha Beach Hotel

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Is there a better way to celebrate your union and love than on the shores of the scenic Al Raha Beach Hotel? With around 278 guest rooms, the Al Raha Beach Hotel has several unique packages to organize your dream wedding. The wedding deals here include the choice of buffet style and family style menus. Additionally, they offer refreshments, exclusive access to the bridal suite, and a banquet manager to supervise the event. The hotel also offers complimentary valet parking, which will be much-needed for your guests.

Intercontinental Abu Dhabi

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Intercontinental Abu Dhabi, is another great venue that you could consider for your big day. If you are interested in organizing a wedding or any meeting on a grand scale, then the hotel is a perfect fit for you. The hotel has 390 guest rooms. As venues, Intercontinental Abu Dhabi has a number of ballrooms to offer. Their Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 3500 guests and is ideal for organizing conferences of all sizes, weddings, and other events. For a smaller ceremony, you can consider organizing the wedding at Liwa Majlis Ballroom which can accommodate up to 400 guests. Apart from ballrooms, the hotel is known for its Bayshore Beach Club, which can accommodate up to 250 guests. It is suitable for you if you plan on having a beach wedding.

A wedding is the most important day of your life. To cherish every moment of your big day, it is essential that you pick out the wedding venue that is best for you. Be it in the desert, a luxurious hotel, or even a beautiful secluded island. We hope our list of venues has won your hearts.  So have you made your choice yet?