8 Unique wedding Venues in Dubai which are not in hotels!

The wedding season is upon us! With the temperatures showing signs of cooling down, more couples will choose to have gorgeous ceremonies to celebrate their union with the blessings of friends and family. We have already compiled a list of best hotels to get married in Dubai, but who said that you need a hotel to tie the knot in this glorious city. Here are some unique wedding venues in Dubai that you could explore if you want something a little off-beat and spectacular!

1. Dubai Polo and Equestrian club 

If you want a dream wedding in one of the most picturesque locations in Dubai, the Polo and Equestrian Club in Arabian Ranches has your name on it! To add some pizzaz to your nuptials, you can even arrive by a romantic horse-drawn carriage and make unforgettable memories in one of the most unique wedding venues in Dubai. Located close to the villas in Arabian Ranches, this venue is the ideal secluded spot to say your I Do’s. With their Dubai wedding packages starting as low as AED 110 per person, this is also one of the most affordable places to get married in Dubai. Venues within the club include Palermo Restaurant, Palermo Terrace, Pool Lawn, Saha Courtyard, Barooda Lounge and Tack Lounge. 

• Location: Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, Arabian Ranches
• Contact: +9714 361 8111
• Price: AED 110 (Ivory Package), AED 295  (Pearl Package) and AED 345 (Blush Package).

2. Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club

One of the most enchanting and unique wedding venues in Dubai, this award-winning club gives you a chance to celebrate your wedding in the heart of Dubai with stunning views of the iconic Dubai Creek. There are wedding planners and event stylists that you can work with to transform some of the stunning venues at the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht club into your dream wedding venue. 

• Location: Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, Deira
• Contact: +9714 295 6000
• Price: Cost available on request. 

3. Jumeirah Golf Estates

Did you know that Bollywood royalty couple, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan own property in Jumeirah Golf Estates? Get ready to tie the know at this unique wedding venue in Dubai which offers a choice between both indoor and outdoor receptions. Jumeirah Golf Estates has a ballroom accommodating up to 240 guests, complete with its own stage, terrace and two outdoor terraces featuring lush views of the golf course. These include the Fire Terrace seating up to 150 guests and Earth Terrace accommodating up to 450 guests. The Earth Terrace can also be customised to include a dance floor, stage and pre-function cocktail area. The wedding packages at this venue come with table set-ups, stage, sound systems, screens and projectors, choice of buffet, set menu or family-style reception meal.

• Location: Jumeirah Golf Estates
• Contact: +9714 818 2000
• Price: Starts from AED 195

4. Queen Elizabeth 2

To bring in a nautical flair to your Dubai wedding, choose the iconic QE2 as your venue. Although it could be technically classified as a hotel, the retired ocean cruise liner is certainly one of the unique wedding venues in Dubai! You could walk down the aisle at the glorious cruise liner which played host to some of the world’s most famous names including Princess Diana, Nelson Mandela, David Bowie, Elizabeth Taylor and Peter Sellers. With a selection of ballrooms, outdoor decks and other facilities to hold weddings, this will the epitome of the ultimate glamourous reception in Dubai. Venues include the Queens Room, the Grand Lounge, Chartroom Bar, The Queen’s Grill, The Yacht Club, meeting rooms and outdoor deck.

• Location: Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid
• Contact: +9714 526 8888
• Price: Cost available on request. 

5. Canvas & Wood

For the most customisable wedding in Dubai, use Canvas & Wood to create a fairytale venue, right here in the desert. With specialised tipi tents that can work in any kind of location, you can have a beach wedding, a desert safari wedding or even a barbecue bash to celebrate your nuptials in Dubai. Their giant teepees can seat up to 72 people, and be erected anywhere you please to serve as shelter. If you’re far away from a power supply, they can also provide a generator.

• Location: Canvas & Wood, Al Quoz
• Contact: +9714 380 5146
• Price: Cost available on request. 

6. The Lebanon Island

If you are planning the ultimate luxurious wedding in Dubai, look no further than this island, which is a part of the ambitious World Islands project. With indoor and outdoor facilities to host up to 500 guests, this wedding is a magical, secluded spot to get married in Dubai. The ultimate private beach venue for weddings in Dubai, you can rent the whole island on weekdays for AED 35k or AED 50k on weekends. There will be other additional charges for F&B, decorations, and others costs associated with weddings in Dubai. 

• Location: Lebanon Island, the World Islands
• Contact: +9714 447 2240
• Price: AED 35k to hire the whole island on weekdays and AED 50k on weekends for a duration of 10 hours. Other charges apply. Buffets start at AED 175 per person. 

7. Dubai World Trade Centre

For many Emiratis and Arab nationals getting married in Dubai, there is no better option than the Dubai World Trade Centre when it comes to weddings. With a variety of packages for women’s weekend and weekday weddings as well as receptions for the groom and his guests, this is a great location for a traditional Arabic wedding. Venues include Sheikh Maktoum Hall, Za’abell Hall 1, Al Multaqua Ballroom, Sheikh Saeed Hall 3, Sheikh Rashid Hall (half) with options for majlis-style seating for the men’s events. 

• Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
• Contact: +9714 306 4500
• Price: Starts at AED 190k per person for weekdays. 

8. The Farm, Al Barari

If you are a big proponent of going green and want to have a wedding where you feel one with the wonders of nature, The Farm in Al Barari is one of the most unique wedding venues in Dubai that you can choose. The gorgeous surroundings of this pristine location make it the perfect backdrop for those awesome wedding photographs you have been thinking of for years! You can work with some acclaimed wedding planners in Dubai to create the ultimate environmentally friendly wedding at this venue. Please bear in mind that this venue is not licensed. 

• Location: The Farm, Al Barari 
• Contact: +9714 392 5660
• Price: Cost available on request. 

These unique venues for weddings in Dubai will certainly make your day even more special. Be sure to check with the location if they can recommend any decorators or wedding photographers in Dubai to get a good idea of how other weddings in the venue have proceeded. Bear in mind that when it comes to services such as tailoring, decoration and makeup, there are many event management and wedding planning companies in Dubai catering to different budgets. So do your research well and take the time to organise the perfect fairytale wedding in Dubai. 

Which of these unique wedding venues in Dubai floats your boat? Let us know in the comments section below and stay tuned to the best real estate blog in Dubai for more such interesting features!