Outdoor wedding ceremony at the foot of the white Moorish staircase among palm trees at Park Hyatt Dubai

Park Hyatt Dubai wedding

An outdoor British-Iranian wedding in the courtyard of Park Hyatt Dubai, on the banks of Dubai Creek: a Persian ceremony on the staircase, dinner under the palms and a party into the night.

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The venue

A wedding on Dubai Creek

Park Hyatt Dubai sits on the banks of Dubai Creek, next to the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, surrounded by palm gardens. It is one of the most peaceful, photogenic wedding venues in the city.

Whitewashed walls, Moorish arches, blue-tiled staircases and shaded courtyards give the whole day a timeless, Mediterranean feel, and they make beautiful frames for both the ceremony and the family photos.

It is one of the venues in my Dubai wedding venues guide, and a favourite as a documentary Dubai wedding photographer.

The wedding

The day, as it happened

From the bridal suite to the dance floor.

Getting ready

Women in floral robes laughing as they read a card before the wedding — Laughter

Black and white photograph of the bride getting ready with her bridesmaids — Getting ready

Groom hugging an older guest at the wedding — A warm welcome

Bride with her bridesmaids and flower girls in front of a blue-tiled wall — The bridal party

Bridesmaids in blush dresses on the blue-tiled staircase — The staircase

A Persian ceremony on the staircase

Persian sofreh aghd spread at the foot of the staircase with the wedding party standing behind — The sofreh aghd

Bride arriving with her father, seen through a hanging decoration — The arrival

Ring bearer walking down the aisle carrying a sign — Here comes the bride

Bride walking down the aisle with her father as guests take photos — The walk

Guests seated in the palm courtyard for the outdoor ceremony — The courtyard

Guests watching the ceremony at the foot of the staircase — The guests

Bridesmaids holding their bouquets on the tiled staircase during the ceremony — The bridesmaids

Bridesmaids holding a green cloth above the seated couple during the Persian ceremony — A Persian tradition

Bride and groom kissing in front of a blue-tiled wall — The kiss

Bride and groom walking back up the aisle as guests applaud — Just married

Wide view of the ceremony beneath the white Moorish staircase among palm trees — The setting

Rolled orders of service tied with twine on a chair — Details

Dinner under the palms

Reception tables set in the palm-filled courtyard — The courtyard

Tables with blush linen beside the white walls of the hotel — The tables

Garden reception set-up under tall palm trees — Under the palms

Table set with flowers on the lawn — Details

Reception tables in the courtyard with arches behind — Ready for guests

Black and white photograph of the bride and groom laughing together — Joy

Groom adjusting the bride’s flower crown as they both laugh — Flower crown

Groom laughing with the best man during the speeches — The speeches

Bride and groom cutting a tiered wedding cake — The cake

Into the night

Bride and groom in silhouette beside giant illuminated S and B letters — S & B

Bridesmaids posing playfully on the staircase at night — The staircase at night

Dancers twirling on the dance floor seen from above — The dance floor

Inside the hotel

Where to celebrate at Park Hyatt Dubai

Versatile spaces for every size and style of wedding, indoors and out.

The courtyard and staircase

Whitewashed walls, arches and a blue-tiled staircase: a natural stage for the ceremony and the family photos.

The gardens

Lush lawns and palms for outdoor ceremonies and dinners under the open sky.

The Lagoon Beach

A romantic setting by the water for a ceremony at sunset.

The Creek Ballroom

High ceilings and crystal chandeliers for an indoor reception.

For your guests

Easy to reach, easy to stay

Rooms and suites with balconies over the creek, a spa and an infinity pool make Park Hyatt Dubai a comfortable base for the whole wedding party, just minutes from Dubai International Airport.

Planning a mixed or multicultural wedding? See how I photograph Persian, Arab, Indian and multicultural weddings, or start with a pre-wedding shoot in Dubai.

Getting married at Park Hyatt Dubai?

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Questions

Park Hyatt Dubai weddings: your questions

Can we have an outdoor wedding at Park Hyatt Dubai?

Yes. The courtyard, the gardens and the Lagoon Beach all host outdoor ceremonies, and the Creek Ballroom is there for an indoor reception or as a backup in the hotter months.

What is the best time of year for an outdoor wedding at Park Hyatt Dubai?

Roughly November to April, when evenings are mild. From May to September, most couples move the ceremony to the evening or indoors, and keep outdoor portraits to golden hour.

Do you photograph Persian and mixed-culture weddings?

Yes. This wedding combined British and Iranian traditions, including a Persian sofreh aghd ceremony. I plan the timeline with you in advance, so every ritual is covered.

Where are the best spots for photos at Park Hyatt Dubai?

The blue-tiled staircase and the Moorish arches for the ceremony and family groups, the palm gardens for the couple, and the creek at sunset.