Smart Couples Choose the UAE for Ultimate Honeymoon Bliss

Let love lead your adventure as a couple. Discover your post-nuptial bliss in the azures at the top of Burj Khalifa, in the ethereal underwater world at The Lost Chambers Aquarium, on a romantic hand-in-hand walk beneath a canopy of stars at the Louvre, or while riding the dunes along the world’s largest sand desert, Rub' al Khali. The UAE has everything you need for your honeymoon. Here, we've rounded up 25 options for couples with varied interests. When you think of a honeymoon, images of tropical beaches, cosy chalets and luxurious getaways might come to mind. This is the time to break into the sweetness of spontaneity and romance, and enter into a world where whispers of love are accentuated with each escapade, and connections deepen with each promise.

Prepare for a Shopping Extravaganza. Delightful Finds and Joyful Memories Await: A gateway to your happiness on honeymoon lies in the newness. This is also when you open your arms to splurging. It’s good for your oxytocin, dopamine and endorphins, too. If you are getting married in the last quarter of the year, planning for the Dubai Shopping Festival, the World’s Biggest Shopping Festival, is best. When the world snuggles during winter, the city opens its arms to serious shoppers and sun worshippers. DSF typically takes place in December or January each year. From Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirate, City Centre Mirdif, Ibn Battuta Mall, BurJuman Centre, and Dubai Marina Mall to Madinat Souk, Gold Souk, Spice Souk, Souk Al Bahar, the city comes alive with shopping opportunities, fireworks shows, food stalls, flash mobs, pop-up runways and live concerts.

At other times of the year, Yas Mall (chic boutiques, delightful dining, and vibrant entertainment, perfect for couples seeking luxury and fun), Souk Al Zafarana (enclave where traditional Emirati culture comes alive with exotic spices, artisanal crafts, and heartfelt souvenirs), Gold Souk (fun of haggling with merchants eager to strike a playful bargain) and Dubai Marina Mall will tingle your senses whenever you feel tired of visiting multifarious attractions. Dubai Marina Mall is no ordinary mall but a sanctuary of style, adventure, and warm Arabian hospitality. 

Adventurous Couples, Take Your Partners Here. Dance through the ambers of the sand here while Dune Bashing, Quad Biking, Sand Boarding, and SkyDiving.

UAE is famous for skydiving. The Palm Zone is one of the premier skydiving locations in Dubai, offering incredible views of the iconic Palm Jumeirah, a palm-shaped artificial island. Then there is Skydive Dubai – Desert Campus Dropzone, located deep in the desert and surrounded by dunes. To capture views of greenery, mountains and landscape, you can choose to skydive in Al Ain.

Dune Bashing is another adventure sport where the desert transforms into a playground. In this sport, both of you are nestled in a powerful 4x4, its engine purring with potential, surrounded by sweeping dunes. Experienced drivers guide you as your vehicle dances over the crests and plunges into the valleys of towering dunes as if the sand sways joyously to the rhythm of adventure. Some captivating spots for dune bashing in the UAE are Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Liwa Oasis, Al Faya Desert, Bidayer and Fossil Rock.

Hit these UAE Beaches with Your Wife. The UAE’s shoreline stretches over 1,300 kilometres, thanks to the country’s unique geographical position, flanked by two water bodies, The Arabian Gulf to the west and the Gulf of Oman to the east, bestowing the nation with an incredible shoreline. Leave your footprint together on Saadiyat, Al Bateen and Corniche Beaches in Abu Dhabi; Jumeirah, Kite Beaches and Al Mamzar Beach Park in Dubai;  Ajman Beach in Ajman;  Fujairah Beach in Fujairah. If your souls talk in an adventure language of the underwater world, going for scuba diving or snorkelling is also an option. Coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves paint the underwater world into a meditational ballet of marine life.

The palm-fringed promenade is ideal for a leisurely bike ride or a romantic sunset walk. Recline on sun-soaked sands together or dive into designated swim zones, always under the watchful eyes of skilled lifeguards. With nearby cafés and eateries, it’s all yours – an urban beach escape filled with life and love.

The best places to take your wife to dinner are Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, and Sky Dining @ Dinner In the Sky. Begin your romantic escapade at the renowned Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure in the world (830 m). Ascend to the 148th-floor observation deck; seeing Dubai from such a height feels mythical. Hold each other close as you gaze at the glittering cityscape, your whispering of sweet nothings carried on the breeze.

If you reckon dining somewhere unrealistic, go to Burj Al Arab – an architectural marvel shaped like a billowing sail – where your love echoes many folds. Go to Sky Dining @ Dinner in the Sky for a dash of adventure. Suspended 50 meters above the ground, you’ll savour gourmet cuisine whilst floating above the city’s dynamic skyline.

The UAE Nuggets: Do we need a ticket to enter Burj Khalifa? You need a ticket to enter the Burj Khalifa to visit the observation decks or other tourist areas. Here are the crucial details: Buying a ticket is necessary to see the observation decks, such as At The Top on the 124th and 125th floors or Sky on the 148th floor. Booking tickets in advance is often recommended to avoid long wait times and guarantee your spot. The second way to access Burj Khalifa’s main entrance is through the Dubai Mall. Purchasing tickets upon arrival is possible, but it may cost more than buying them online. Areas, like particular floors reserved for hotel guests or residents, do not require general admission tickets. However, a ticket is necessary to visit the primary tourist attractions within the building.

The UAE Nuggets: Are you confused about which one to choose? See, no size fits all. According to your personality as a couple, select one amongst many or choose all! Burj Khalifa offers unparalleled heights and panoramic city views, perfect for couples yearning for lofty dreams. Burj Al Arab provides plush, underwater dining experiences. Sky Dining @ Dinner in the Sky presents an adrenaline-fuelled adventure, combining gourmet delights with vertiginous vistas.

Give your wife a surprise visit to the waters. Stroll on the Corniche promenade or take a boat tour, sail on a luxury yacht and mollycoddle in a romantic dinner on a Dhow Cruise along Dubai Creek/Dubai Marina. Water will refresh both of you. Revel in the privacy of these experiences – an intimate cocoon for the two of you. Sip on sparkling champagne as the city’s skyline unfurls in the backdrop, creating an idyllic setting for love to flourish.

UAE Nuggets: Confused about which one to choose? Choose Corniche for tranquil, romantic seaside walks. Choose a Yacht for an exclusive, luxurious voyage together. Choose Dhow Cruise for a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity under the stars.

The Louvre, Yas Island, and Love Lake are the best places to fall in love. If you are an art lover, visiting the Louvre is indispensable. In this floating museum, you can marvel at masterworks from around the globe. Every painting, sculpture, and artefact tells its story.

Adventurous souls yearning for excitement should visit Yas Island – named after an Arabian Tribe, the Bani Yas tribe – just 110 km from Dubai. It is a leisure island and one of the most significant tourism projects in Abu Dhabi. From heart-pounding rides at Ferrari World to serene walks along Yas Beach, every moment on this island is an invitation to celebrate love and adventure. For a plunge into placidity, escape to the heart-shaped Love Lake. With pathways for walking, laid-back picnic spots, and mystical stargazing and bird-watching spots, Love Lake Dubai, a heart-shaped wonder, was explicitly made to accent your romantically adventurous side.

Happy honeymooning!