Dubai: Looking to impress your bride with an over-the-top wedding? Perhaps there's no better way or place to do it than on top of the majestic Burj Al Arab, the world's most luxurious hotel.
That's taking romance to new heights. The "weddings in the sky" package allows a couple with a penchant for elegance to exchange vows at 212 metres above the azure Arabian Gulf on the famous Burj Al Arab helipad.
For a price tag of Dh200,000, you could arrive in a chopper or Rolls Royce Phantom, have a menu prepared by an award-winning chef as well as private sessions with celebrity personal trainers as well as etiquette and dance lessons, among others.
The Burj Al Arab helipad has a history of hosting unique activities.
In 2004, Tiger Woods teed off the helipad and the following year Roger Federer and Andre Agassi challenged each other to a game of tennis there.
In 2011, Rory McIlroy performed a hole-in-one from the helipad pad and last year Formula One Champion David Coulthard performed donuts in a Red Bull Racing car.
Burj Al Arab General Manager, Heinrich Morio, says: “We’re always looking for new and special ways to delight and enchant our guests. We believe a once-in-a-lifetime event deserves a one-of-a-kind venue and are thrilled to add this special location to our ultimate experience collection.”
According to the hotel, each ceremony can be customised by a "wedding architect" who is responsible for every detail and available 24/7.
The experience has a starting price of Dh200,000 (approximately $55,000) and can include:
- Arrival at Burj Al Arab by air in an Italian twin engine Augusta 109 or by road in a Rolls Royce Phantom
- Exquisite accommodation in one of Burj Al Arab’s 202 suites ranging in size from 170–780 square metres
- Private tasting sessions with Burj Al Arab’s award-winning Executive Chef Maxime Luvara
- Consultations on wedding cake design, structure, flavour and composition with Burj Al Arab’s Executive Pastry Chef Johannes Bonin
- Beverage sampling and advice with Burj Al Arab’s Head Sommelier Dimitar Dimitro
- Relaxation and beauty treatments at Burj Al Arab’s Talise Spa
- Private sessions with celebrity personal trainers at Burj Al Arab’s Talise Spa
- A specially designed wedding scent developed by a leading perfumist
- Shopping and styling sessions with Burj Al Arab’s personal stylist
- Access to top haute couturiers
- Private after-hours access to top luxury fashion brands
- Consultations with Burj Al Arab’s award-winning team of florists
- Access to top haute couturiers
- Exclusive access to Dubai’s best jewellers
- Private lessons in etiquette and dance
