Dubai has established itself as the preferred wedding destination – Dubai Blog

Dubai emphasized its status as the preferred wedding destination for couples wishing to celebrate important dates and reiterated its commitment to work closely with wedding planners to create an excellent and safe experience. As the industry recovers after the Covid-19 pandemic and leads the global trend, the city’s official conference bureau Dubai Business Events (DBE) recently hosted the latest edition of the Global Excellence Wedding Retreat, highlighting the city’s comprehensive products and Create stronger relationships with the wedding planner community.

With its strategic focus on Dubai’s tourism and activities, the city has become the preferred destination for couples celebrating special occasions, thanks to its wide range of hotels and venues, diverse world-class cuisine, and convenient transportation and local cuisine. Professional knowledge. As with other business, leisure and social events, thanks to the city’s effective response to the pandemic, the wedding has resumed and was held safely and successfully.

On this basis, Dubai this week hosted 17 wedding planners from India to explore the latest products and better understand the experiences and services available in the city. The 4th Global Excellence Wedding Retreat, held from September 23 to 26, received support from stakeholders across Dubai and provided tailor-made itineraries to showcase new and old hotels, venues and attractions.

Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Tourism and Commercial Marketing Company, Said: “In the broader growth of Dubai tourism and events, the city has become a leading wedding destination, attracting couples and planners who want to create unforgettable experiences. Show this city to wedding planners again, let We have the opportunity to familiarize them with the various services in this city and the continued emphasis on everyone’s safety. During the global pandemic, we know that many couples are forced to shelve their plans, and Dubai stands ready to work with them and their Planners collaborate to ensure they can celebrate their important day with friends and family.”

As the city’s hotels are the preferred destination for wedding planners and couples, the team visited many new and popular wedding options including: Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Caesars Palace Hotel Dubai, Armani Hotel Dubai, The St. Regis Dubai , The Palm, Sofitel Dubai Palm Resort, Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah, Dubai, Dubai Obelisk and Sofitel Raffles, and Palace Versace Dubai. DBE also took attendees to new heights, giving them a VIP experience at The View at The Palm and an exclusive preview of Ain Dubai before the official opening on October 21.

On the first day of the itinerary, at the leadership forum held at Jumeirah Castle, the team listened to the opinions of venues and service providers, including: Rasha Badran, founder and managing director of The Purple Chair; Arun Bablani, wedding director of Vivaah ; Soufiane El Alam, General Business Director of Al Habtoor City, V Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, Habtoor Palace Dubai, LXR Hotels & Resorts; Andy Cuthbert, General Manager of Jumeirah Riverside Hotel and Jumeirah Conference and Event Center, Jumeirah Hotel Group.

Steen Jakobsen, Assistant Vice President, Business Activities Department, Dubai, Said: “Dubai’s status as the premier wedding destination is made possible thanks to the efforts of stakeholders in the tourism and event sectors to provide the cornerstone of excellent experience for couples and guests. I would like to thank you for all your help in making the latest issue of Global Excellent wedding retreat will be a successful partner. After continuing to work with wedding planners during the global pandemic, we once again see great interest because their clients want to celebrate safely without having to be in venues, entertainment, food and Compromise on other aspects of the special day.”

One of the visiting guests, Manika Garg, E-Factor Entertainment Director, Said: “It is a great pleasure to be part of Dubai’s Global Wedding Excellence Resort. During this period, we have seen some great properties, possibilities and opportunities. This conference provides industry insiders with insights on how the new normal will evolve and adapt. The warm hospitality of the Dubai business events team is the basis for all this together. I especially want to mention the amazing dining experience. These experiences allow us to understand the tastes of waiting guests in detail and instill confidence. Once again, Dubai will always Amazing!”