Best Wedding Venues in Downtown Dubai
Downtown Dubai is a large-scale, mixed-use complex in Dubai which is home for some of the city's largest landmarks including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera, and the Dubai Fountain.
Developed by Emaar Properties, it covers an area of 2 square kilometres located along Sheikh Zayed Road, across from Al Wasl area on the Northwest. It is bounded to the South by the Business Bay and to the Northeast by the Financial Centre Road, which separates it from Zabeel and the Trade Center areas.
The development in downtown Dubai is divided into 11 projects; Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain, Dubai Mall, Burj Park Island, and The Address Downtown Dubai hotel are at the center of the complex.
There are several great venues in Downtown Dubai for indoor and outdoor weddings, following are the top wedding venues in Downtown Dubai:
Palace Downtown
Palace Downtown is a five-star premium hotel and the centerpiece of The Old Town Island in Downtown Dubai. Looking out onto The Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa on one side and the cosmopolitan Downtown Dubai community on the other, it is within easy reach of major businesses, financial institutions and the airport.
Palace Downtown is a setting for wonderful weddings that come alive against the shimmering backdrop of Burj Khalifa and Burj Lake.
Weddings at Palace Downtown leave nothing to be desired. The various wedding packages are comprehensive in every sense and offer the bridal couple exceptional choices. Each package is tailored to expectations and includes a rejuvenating spa voucher for the bride, a luxurious night’s stay and a beautiful wedding cake. Their stellar support ensures that the menu, tasting, florist consultations and exceptional planning, courtesy of a dedicated wedding planner, make it a day to remember forever.
Palace Downtown offers 6 eclectic wedding packages to choose from, each tailor-made to provide the ultimate array of options. Here are the main wedding venues at the Palace Downtown:
Royale Ballroom
The spacious and beautifully appointed Royale Ballroom comfortably accommodates receptions and banquets of up to 300 persons. A large pre-function area and separate entrance into the hotel are two convenient features, making this the perfect venue for large and mid-sized events. In addition, the Royale Ballroom is perfectly suited to dramatic entrances by the wedding couple – in a classic car, on horseback, or in a chariot thanks to convenient vehicle access to the ballroom through the doors situated near the hotel entrance.
The Viewing Deck
For a reception or celebratory gathering that lingers in the memory, consider The Viewing Deck, from where your guests can look up at the magnificent Burj Khalifa, gaze at the magical dancing Dubai Fountain, all while enjoying the exceptional catering that Palace Downtown is renowned for.
This intriguing space welcomes 200 guests for a reception and up to 120 for a sit-down dinner or buffet. It is a versatile venue, perfect for a dream wedding or private party, or even that unforgettable proposal. This makes it an impeccable choice for cocktail receptions that precede wedding celebrations in the Royale Ballroom.
The Pool Area
Beautiful, tranquil and exceptionally positioned to take in the marvelous sights of Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain, the Pool Area at Palace Downtown is an incomparable event venue. With manicured hedges and palm trees along its periphery, and Arabian tents adding a touch of desert mystique, the Pool Area makes wedding celebrations both glamorous and memorable. The area comfortably accommodates up to 500 guests for a reception and up to 350 for banquets.
Address Dubai Mall
Premium in every respect, Address Dubai Mall presents a superior assortment of venues that cater to every occasion, whether corporate, celebratory, or social.
From multi-faceted meeting rooms, expansive banquet rooms, and tasteful boardrooms to an outdoor events terrace, magnificent Majlis, and a chic pre-function area, events of every scale and size are delivered with finesse, with amenities and service that are above par.
To name a few, the bespoke venues are fully equipped to host events such as corporate seminars, training programs, product launches, weddings, small-scale art exhibitions, government conferences, and more.
The Ballroom offers a sophisticated balance of style and substance, and can comfortably accommodate up to 420 guests for events that range from weddings, conferences, and gala dinners to sophisticated audio-visual presentations such as keynote speeches.
Address Hotel Downtown Dubai
Occupying pride of place in the sophisticated district of Downtown Dubai, you will find that there is, quite simply, no place that quite compares to Address Downtown.
Address Downtown, in the beating heart of Downtown Dubai. Nothing is more comforting than knowing a team of professionals is by your side, to take care of every detail for your big day.
At the Address Downtown, they have three spectacular venues that can be used for both wedding ceremonies and receptions, each with its own unique features and ambiance. From the magical outdoor venues of Zeta and The Secret Garden to the stylish indoor Neos, they cater to a wide range of weddings with 150-500 guests.
Their online virtual planner can assist your venue planning and booking experience by using interactive tools that showcase venue floor plans, capacity charts, and in-depth venue customization with real-time 3D renderings of a planned event to provide the ultimate planning experience.
Address Sky View
Encompassing a premium palette of venues, Address Sky View is a distinguished destination for every celebration or occasion.
With the capacity to seat up to 950 guests, and the ability to be divided into 2 distinct spaces, the Ballroom is a setting for weddings that transcend the lavish to become legendary. Wedding and event planners can orchestrate a beautiful banquet that enchants guests, with the assurance of complete success at this stunningly generous property.
If you prefer to book a stand alone wedding hall in Dubai rather than a ballroom at a hotel, then you will find all wedding halls in Dubai here.
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Armani Hotel
Opened since 2010, the ten-story hotel with 160 rooms and suites is the first hotel by fashion designer Giorgio Armani. Bearing all the Armani signature details in the carefully curated space with Eramose stone floors, zebrawood panels, and custom-made furnishings, it’s no surprise that everything at Armani Hotel in downtown Dubai is tastefully designed.
The Armani Ballroom can accommodate up to 450 guests in its refined contemporary space adorned by Italian black marble and backlit resin walls.
Dubai Opera
Dubai Opera is a 2,000-seat, multi-format, performing arts centre in Downtown Dubai. It has the exceptional ability to transform into 3 modes: From a theatre into a concert hall and into a ‘flat floor’ mode becoming a banquet or event hall. This seamless flexibility enables Dubai Opera to host a wide variety of performances and events including theatre, opera, ballet, orchestras, concerts, gala dinners, conferences, awards ceremonies and weddings. Depending on the event, the configuration allows for around 2000 seats for a concert and up to 1000 for a wedding.
Dubai Opera offers a wide range of world class facilities and exceptional service for hosting weddings including, but not limited to: A dedicated event manager order to achieve a seamless experience from wedding conception to execution on the day; 5 -star catering; complimentary dressing room facilities for the bridal couple and their families; complimentary use of the VIP Majlis for the groom on the day of the wedding; complimentary dance floor set up; complimentary menu tasting for up to 4 people for the selected wedding menu; personalized signage; complimentary table décor set up with luxury table linens and chairs; complimentary access to Dubai Opera venue for wedding photo shoots and complimentary valet parking for up to 120 cars.
Read more: Dubai Opera - A Unique Luxury Wedding Venue in The Heart of Dubai
Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai
From grandiose Dubai weddings that require a fairy tale setting or a professional hotel conference that needs to host a large delegation, to smaller, more intimate events, Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai's stellar team of event planners will assist you with every request. With a vast array of sophisticated venues, we ensure you have all the ingredients for assured attendance, perfectly prepared for even the most discerning attendee. Allow your guests to recess in our interactive coffee break kitchen, which provides the perfect backdrop for refreshment and topical discussion.
The Boulevard Ballroom is conveniently situated on the lobby level of the hotel, this spectacular ballroom offers an elegant and versatile space designed to host both small, intimate gatherings and grand, impressive occasions. The stunning 450 square meter space can accommodate up to 250 guests and utilizes sophisticated neutral hues to showcase the high ceilings, finely embellished with glittering chandeliers.
The ballroom’s extensive capacity can fit up to a further ten 25-seater dining tables which can be tastefully dressed up with the décor of your choice. This elegant open space can transform into the ideal setting to celebrate a wedding, a pre-wedding celebration, or an engagement party.
Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai
With an emphasis on delivering weddings bounded only by the limits of your imagination, a unique combination of stellar venues, exceptional décor, impeccable catering, and a dedicated events team craft a fairy tale celebration of intimate or epic proportions, based on your preferences.
The Bridal Sales Centre, a preview showcase, provides an exemplary prelude to the crucial aspects of your special day, while the VIP multi-purpose room is a convenient space for the bride or bridal party to prepare for the reception. From a multi-tiered wedding cake to exquisite floral arrangements and every other fine detail in between, leave it all to the Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai team.
With the capacity to seat up to 600 guests, and capable of being divided into three individual spaces, the Diamond Ballroom is a stellar setting, each facet of which sparkles with class and elegance.
St. Regis Downtown
Boasting nine rooms and more than 10,000 square feet of event space. Whether you are hosting a board meeting or a gala, they ensure unforgettable memories in Dubai.
Experience the most highly personalized service, where every detail creates memorable moments. Say 'I do' in the intimate and luxurious wedding venues in Downtown Dubai. Envision your special moment and allow The St. Regis Downtown to make your wedding dream a reality.
Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Sofitel Dubai Downtown is the perfect venue for a truly unforgettable wedding. With a variety of elegant indoor and outdoor solutions, finding a venue for life’s most treasured moment is the easiest of choices.
Celebrate your most special day with French flair and a dedicated wedding planner who will be there with you every step of the way and impress your guests with a champagne reception on our vast infinity pool terrace, with its manicured lawns and view of Downtown Dubai or dazzle them with a magnificent banquet in our geometric chic and glittering Diamond Ballroom.
Discuss your wedding menu with their chef, exquisite touches that are seamlessly tailored and a range of personalized services will make for the ideal fairy tale wedding, and enjoy moments of pampering and relaxation in their So SPA private couple’s treatment room.
The Dubai Edition
The Dubai Edition Hotel is located in the heart of Dubai, in one of the city's most famous locations, opposite the globally renowned Dubai Mall.
The hotel is situated 700 meters from the Dubai Fountain, and offers accommodation featuring complimentary bike usage and free private parking, along with an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center.
The main hall accommodates up to 550 guests banquet-style and 450 people for receptions.
