Second Edition of Abu Dhabi Wedding Show Underway
The Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau, part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, has announced that the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Wedding Show will take place on 13 and 14 October at the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi. The event is in partnership with Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, showcasing Saadiyat Island as a luxury hub for weddings and celebrations.
Saadiyat Island, renowned for its exclusive five-star beachfront hotels and resorts, offers the perfect setting for both indoor and outdoor weddings, making it the perfect location for the show. The island has been crowned the "Middle East’s Leading Beach Destination" by the World Travel Awards for the 13th consecutive year, exemplifying the epitome of luxury and making it an ideal location for destination weddings.
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The Abu Dhabi Wedding Show is a curated, invite-only event that reinforces the emirate’s overarching status as a leading global destination for weddings and celebrations, and a supportive environment for further growth and collaboration within the sector.
The Abu Dhabi Wedding Show is a unique IP introduced as part of Abu Dhabi's comprehensive tourism strategy, which aims to highlight the emirate's exceptional offerings, event hosting capabilities and value-added features. The two-day event will bring together top wedding planners, wedding vendors, wedding media and event production specialists from around the globe for knowledge-sharing, networking, and destination familiarisation.
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Mubarak Al Shamsi, Director of Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau, said: "We are excited to bring back the Abu Dhabi Wedding Show following a successful inaugural edition last year. Our goal is to unite the sector and showcase why Abu Dhabi has been and continues to be a premier destination for weddings and celebrations. This year, we are focusing on promoting the emirate’s natural beauty, an unparalleled array of venues, attractions and experiences, and value as a well-connected and convenient location, where every couple – as well as their families and guests – can make lifelong memories."
The Abu Dhabi Wedding Show will commence with a welcome reception at the Anantara Santorini Beach Resort, offering attendees an elegant start to the festivities. On day two, the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi will host a curated B2B conference featuring insightful panels and presentations by industry leaders designed to foster collaboration and innovation within the wedding industry.
As a culmination of the event, guests will enjoy a black-tie gala dinner and an award ceremony at the Saadiyat Beach Club. Providing a memorable end to the Show, the evening will offer valuable networking opportunities in a setting that exemplifies the luxury and unparalleled hospitality of Abu Dhabi. Saadiyat Island’s strategic location with just 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi Airport, 60 minutes from Dubai and within a five-hour flight time for 3 billion people makes it an ideal and accessible choice for international wedding guests.
With its stunning natural landscapes, world-class venues and infrastructure, superior flight connectivity, welcoming Emirati hospitality, and benefits such as the 24-hour Express Civil Wedding ceremonies for tourists, Abu Dhabi attracts couples from around the world seeking the perfect setting for their special day.
The second edition of the Abu Dhabi Wedding Show promises to further elevate the destination's profile and strengthen its reputation as a top choice for luxury weddings and celebrations.
