Pick your Dubai.

Old town, beach or skyline, there's no wrong answer, only different mornings. The old town smells of spice and sits on the water we're getting married on. The Marina is glass towers and beach clubs. The Palm is the kind of holiday you tell people about. Pick the one that sounds like your week, prices and travel times below.

Bur Dubai / Al Fahidi

Walk to the venue. Old Dubai, the souks, your Day 1 itinerary on the doorstep

Late Nov / early Dec (average prices per night) To the wedding venue: Walking–5 min

1 Bed apartment	AED 300–500
*** Hotel	AED 200–350
**** Hotel	AED 400–650
***** Hotel	AED 800–1,300

Business Bay

Walking distance from Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the fountains.

Late Nov / early Dec (average prices per night) To the wedding venue: 10–15 min

1 Bed apartment	AED 550–800
*** Hotel	AED 300–450
**** Hotel	AED 550–850
***** Hotel	AED 1,000–1,600

Downtown

Sleep directly in front of Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the fountains.

Late Nov / early Dec (average prices per night) To the wedding venue: 10–15 min

1 Bed apartment	AED 700–1,100
**** Hotel	AED 700–1,100
***** Hotel	AED 1,400–2,600

Jumeirah / City Walk

Beach plus the open-air streets in your Day 5 plan. Central without being touristy.

Late Nov / early Dec (average prices per night) To the wedding venue: 15–20 min

1 Bed apartment	AED 700–1,100
**** Hotel	AED 650–1,000
***** Hotel	AED 1,300–2,400

Marina / JBR

Beach, promenade, nightlife. Where most first-time visitors want to be.

Late Nov / early Dec (average prices per night) To the wedding venue: 30–35 min

1 Bed apartment	AED 600–950
*** Hotel	AED 350–500
**** Hotel	AED 600–950
***** Hotel	AED 1,200–2,200

Palm Jumeirah

Resort splurge, Atlantis, private beaches. For the few who'll treat it as a holiday.

Late Nov / early Dec (average prices per night) To the wedding venue: 35–40 min

1 Bed apartment	AED 900–1,800
**** Hotel	AED 900–1,400
***** Hotel	AED 2,000–5,000+