The United Arab Emirates is named the main wedding destination in the region.
Due to the abundance of luxury hotels in the UAE, the country has taken first place in the Middle East in terms of the number of weddings held.
The Middle East accounts for 5 percent of the entire wedding industry, valued at 330 billion dirhams ($ US 90), according to QnA International.
Director Sid N.K. said: "We believe that using the vast potential in the field of wedding tourism will help the country come closer to achieving the ambitious tourism goals outlined in the UAE Vision 2021 initiative."
Romika Faseli, founder and managing director of Emirates World Club, says: “If you are planning your wedding, the most important factors are a great place with the best hotel service to make this special holiday unforgettable for you and your guests. In UAE hotels and resorts you have a 100% guarantee that you can enjoy excellent quality food, service, preparation and entertainment. In my personal opinion, the most beautiful wedding resorts are One & Only Royal Mirage, Al Qasr, Mina Salam and Emirates Palace. "
According to Atlantis, The Palm, the number of weddings increased by 30 percent in 2017 compared to the previous year. Pairs from India, the United Arab Emirates, Great Britain and Pakistan make up the bulk - 86 percent.
A family with an average and high income spends on average from 700 thousand to 7 million dirhams (from $ 190 thousand to $ 1.9 million) for a wedding. For ultra-wealthy families, wedding expenses can reach 25 million dirhams ($ US 6.8 million).
