Dubai: Couples opt for weekday weddings as weekend bookings soar

Dubai: Couples opt for weekday weddings as weekend bookings soar

Venues report high demand even during peak summer

Published: Mon 25 Jul 2022, 3:02 PM Last updated: Mon 25 Jul 2022, 3:27 PM

The demand for wedding venues is higher than ever, even during the peak of summer, with many couples who got married legally earlier now planning grand celebrations with an extended gathering of friends and family members.

Due to strong demand, some couples are finding it hard to hold weddings on the weekends, hence settling for weekdays to celebrate the “Big Day”.

“Absolutely, the demand has been higher than ever... many couples have had to delay their wedding plans due to the pandemic and with the top health rating Dubai and the UAE have for their handling of Covid-19, people feel really safe choosing Dubai as an option,” said Arun Bablani, owner and founder of Vivaah Weddings.

“We are getting many enquiries even for weddings in the high summer. We are also seeing a lot of couples who already got legally married with just their immediate families present and are now wanting to do a larger celebration with extended family and friends,” he added.

Why is Dubai hosting more weddings?

Bablani added that Dubai is hosting more weddings for the same reason that it’s attracting