The region of the United Arab Emirates wins the hearts of all who visit, with its iconic buildings, picturesque locations and vast deserts, all of which are the perfect backdrop for a romantic adventure or a photo session before or after your big day. Dubai offers thousands of unforgettable settings, idyllic spaces and structures with impressive views of the sea or the city.
Dubai is a city that’s growing at an alarming rate, without losing its roots and respecting it Arabic culture. A seal of identity that characterises the city and is reflected in its architecture, local flavours and customs.
It’s a cosmopolitan city, open to the future, and welcomes thousands of cultures with its inhabitants from all corners of the world, who have moved to the Emirati city for its quality of life and its robust expanding growth.
Dubai is also a destination for everyone with an infinite number of possibilities for leisure and entertainment.
Experience among the dunes
For those of you looking for exhilarating experiences, Dubai desert is your destination.
Whether its a private dinner with Arabian Adventures among the dunes for romantic couples to discover the wilderness and hidden stories of the desert, morning excursions, dinners with authentic Arabic food under a blanket of stars or magical adventures in a hot air balloon, where you enjoy the silence floating over an endless ocean of dunes.
Experiences for adventurers
Dubai also has something for those looking for fun and excitement. What about sliding along the world’s longest urban zip line? Or the more daring could opt for the XLine Dubai Marina tandem zip lines.
For the most adventurous, in the Hatta, you can enjoy high-intensity activities including, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking and hiking.
Experiences for culture vultures
Culture lovers also have their space in Dubai. One show that never fails to impress is La Perle, an aquatic theatre production with a breathtaking fusion of imagery, technology and performances that defy gravity.
WOW at The Rotunda Dubai on the Bluewaters Islands is another theatrical extravaganza with amazing choreographies, 3D projections and holograms.
Another recommendation is Theatre by Queen Elizabeth 2, which presents a varied programme showcasing the very best of local and international culture.
Experiences for foodies
When it comes to Dubai’s gastronomy, the city’s peak of fine dining is found at At.mosphere, the highest restaurant in the world at 442 metres from the ground, on level 122 of the Burj Khalifa (the world’s tallest building).
The views and its food based on European cuisine never fail to surprise and impress its guests. The Nathan Outlaw restaurant in Al Mahara at the Burj Al Arab Hotel features a beautiful floor to ceiling aquarium.
Thiptara is found on the seafront of Palace Downtown, and offers the best views in the city of the Dubai Fountain and Thai cuisine. Another surprising restaurant with incredible views and exquisite dishes is the 101 Dining Lounge at One&Only The Palm with its chic and stylish overwater lounge.
However, the most intimate option is Dubai is Pierchic, with captivating views of Burj Al Arab and incredible décor, which makes it an ideal welcoming space for a romantic night.
The Fish Beach Taverna is also considered one of the city’s most romantic dining options. Its beachfront location and Aegean cuisine transport us to the Greek Islands.
Wedding celebrations
There’s also the option of having your wedding in Dubai’s hotels and buildings. You’ll be astonished by the architecture of the Dubai Opera; outdoor space like The Farm in Al Barari with its rustic surrounding and fantastic panoramic sea views.
Continuing with outdoor environments, a different proposal is to have your wedding in the desert: Bab al Shams Desert Resort & Spa offers a unique setting for a dream wedding that combines romance and tranquillity surrounded by the desert and authentic Arab experiences.
Other extravagant settings include the emblematic heliport of the Burj Al Arab Hotel or the Bateaux Dubai, with which you can sail around the waters of Dubai Creek.
