Maggie Tulliver
As one of the Middle East's most popular holiday hubs Abu Dhabi is a favorite wedding destination for the masses. From chic ballrooms to outdoor venues wedding hotspots in the city are as follows.
Located in a one of a kind Abu Dhabi resort the Anantara Pool Villas provide the ultimate private intimate wedding venue for couples with acquired tastes. With the capacity to accommodate up to 10 guests the exquisite pool villas at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara provide the most exclusive setting for the nuptial ceremony to be conducted on one's own private terrace with breathtaking views across the desert at every turn. Wedding photography and Arabic decorations are also part of this popular package ideal for couples in search of a secluded, intimate wedding.
Perfect for those who hope to tie the knot in front of close family and friends only the Royal Pavilion Villa at Qasr Al Sarab is best suited for a reception for no more than 70 guests. Ideally located a kilometer away from the central Qasr Al Sarab resort the royal recreational hub is home to a breathtaking garden courtyard which can be used to host a cocktail party after the nuptials.
With the capacity to host up to 100 guests the Dune Terrace at Qasr Al Sarab is another popular option for the affianced in search of a sweeping wedding location in Abu Dhabi. Offering couples the unique opportunity to experience as wedding in the desert with nothing but stars and the vastness of the dunes wedding parties conducted in the Dune Terrace of this luxury resort.
Affianced couples looking to celebrate their special day in the ways of the ancient Bedouins can opt to host their ceremony and reception in the manner of Abu Dhabi's nomadic tribesmen. Taking place within a beautifully decorated conventional Bedouin backdrop in the desert the Al Falaj wedding venue boasts the capacity to host a dinner of up to 100 guests in its stunning outdoor setting.
5. Panoramic Tower
An elegant venue for a private wedding celebration for nearly 30 guests the Panoramic Tower offers not only 360 degree views of the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort at large but also the desert and its golden sand dunes as well.
Surrounded by captivating views of the resort at large the Villa Reception Terrace has been the preferred wedding venue for couples in search of a stylish but understated location to host cocktail reception or dinner after taking their vows. Private as well as exclusive the Villa Reception Terrace is especially suited for night time nuptials when the dunes in the distance and the stars above create a romantic atmosphere second to none.
For couples looking to host a traditional gala event for their wedding celebrations look no further than The Liwa Ballroom at the Qasr Al Sarab. With a setting right out of a fairytale ballroom the luxurious decor and interiors of this beautifully designed air-conditioned ballroom is the perfect fit for couples with a flair for the finer things. Impeccably formal the venue is among Abu Dhabi's top pick wedding destinations by no accident.
