5 Destinations In The Middle East For Your Perfect Wedding

From sand dunes to coastlines, these five destinations in the Middle East offer the perfect setting for your wedding

- Garima Gupta

International CuisinesRecreate your ideal, Instagram-worthy setting in island-country Bahrain. The Pearl of the Persian Gulf takes the quintessential beach wedding up a notch with pristine white-sand shores, sapphire water, and urban cityscape.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain ticks many boxes: A private beach on Manama Bay for intimate ceremonies, the Al Ghazal ballroom for an extravagant sangeet, and elegant sea-front lawns for the Mehendi. Pick the idyllic, 5-star escape for its close proximity to nature, combined with world-class service and catering of international cuisines.

Or bring your fantastical wedding vision to life at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, on an island of its own, surrounded by a contemporary Manama skyline. At the urban oasis, an on-site expert will work with you on every detail—themes and matching décor, photo studio, and special menu creations.

Have you ever thought of tying the knot in one of the Seven Wonders of the World? Plan your wedding in Jordan for a truly unique and unforgettable experience.

At the Mövenpick Resort Petra, you can choose the historic Jordanian city of Petra as the backdrop for your big day and create memories for a lifetime, set in a romantic candle-lit site. The property is located directly at the entrance of Little Petra, a close drive from the Rose Red City, in an area surrounded by Nabatean temples and extraordinary views of Petra, the world Wonder.

On the shores of the Dead Sea, the backdrop of the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar is equal parts modern and romantic. Rendered with panoramic views of the ocean, is its stunning terrace—a fitting venue to host sunset cocktail receptions, luncheons, glittering parties, and an open-air wedding ceremony.