Mingling of cultures
Exposure to a new culture during a wedding event is always exciting and adds an ‘unforgettable’ quotient to the memories of the exploration for the guests, says hemant Kale, Director, Swaaha EMC.
What sets Abu Dhabi apart as an ideal luxury wedding destination?
Abu Dhabi has a good mix of luxury resorts, hotels, and venues with enough keys to host a big fat Indian wedding, and this is one of the prime factors why Abu Dhabi has become a 'go to' destination in the emirates. Abu Dhabi offers one of the most opulent palace hotels in the world, which can be offered to couples.
How does it fit the grandeur and glamour of big fat Indian weddings?
A big fat Indian wedding has a large guest list to fulfill and other frills of artists, production and technology. Since the teams at all of the major hotels are familiar with Indian weddings, the deliverables are more than satisfactory. In addition, the event venues are ideal for high-decibel Sangeets and soulful beach weddings.
In terms of culture, how does the destination compliment the Indian sensibilities?
For over two decades, the emirates have hosted
abu dhabi has one of the best palace hotels in the world that can be offered to the couples with all its opulence
Indians as citizens and tourists, and as a result, the blend of local flavours and Indian culture is well received by families planning weddings in the Emirates. In order to ensure a successful wedding, the hotels also extend their support to the families by allowing Indian catering staff to join their teams.
It is always exciting to be exposed to a different culture during an event. Hence , it is critical for event planners to consider this aspect and make sure that guests remember the exploration during the wedding ceremonies. We have also actively urged attendees to visit at least one sundowner event in the desert or an Arabi dinner.
From venues to food, what sort of variety and luxury does Abu Dhabi offer?
A great combination of desert, beach, indoor venues, beautiful ballrooms are in abundance here, hence, designing events uniquely is always possible. When it comes to food and beverage, hotel quality, presentation, and offerings are all world-class, and I can confidently say that this is one of the best in the world.
How has been your experience of planning a wedding in Abu Dhabi? We have been fortunate to do weddings in a couple of Emirati countries and our experience in Abu Dhabi has being surreal. I was majorly surprised and happy by the way Abu Dhabi Tourism was involved and supported us at every point. They not only proactively advised us but also acted on our queries at lightning speed, this kind of support boosts the confidence of wedding planners to actively work in such cities.
We had a wedding in Emirate Palace and our experience with them was extremely satisfying. Abu Dhabi stands as one the top destinations for us while suggesting it to families.
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