| Will the parents get on? Who will the
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| | famed for its large shopping malls and
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| bridesmaids be? Will a king's ransom be
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| | ambitious real estate projects, such as
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| enough to pay for the big day? These are
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| | the Palm Islands, the world's largest man
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| all questions that will inevitably come
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| | made islands which will eventually house
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| up when any couple decide to tie the knot
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| | numerous residential, leisure and
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| and for this reason, more and more people
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| | entertainment facilities. And there is
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| are opting to exchange vows abroad.
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| | also Ski Dubai, the world's third largest
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| The average price of a wedding in Britain
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| | indoor ski slope, catering for skiers and
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| has been placed at anywhere between
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| | snowboarders. On top of this, Dubai
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| £4,000 and £18,000, depending on which
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| | offers a fantastic range of golf courses
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| survey is to be believed and what is
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| | and some excellent scuba diving, with
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| being taken into account in terms of the
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| | numerous wrecks dotted around the
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| wedding costs. Nevertheless, whichever
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| | coastline, so there is certainly no
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| figure is used, there is no doubt that a
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| | shortage of activities in Dubai.
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| wedding is a pricey business that can
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| | Like most major cities, Dubai has its own
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| lead many couples into debt; not the
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| | iconic structure in the Jumeirah's Burj
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| ideal way to begin married life!
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| | Al Arab, the world's tallest hotel which
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| Perhaps not as obvious a wedding
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| | was built to resemble a billowing sail,
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| destination as, say, the Caribbean, Dubai
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| | and from its helipad Tiger Woods famously
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| is becoming an increasingly popular
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| | hit golf balls in 2004. There's also the
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| choice, with a lot to offer over other
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| | Madinat Jumeirah which translates into
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| traditional hitching hotspots, and it has
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| | 'the city of Jumeirah', a sprawling
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| even been dubbed 'the Las Vegas of the
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| | luxury resort, encompassing waterways and
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| Middle East', but what makes it so
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| | glorious sea-scapes, restaurants, shops
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| popular with couples?
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| | and even a private beach making it a
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| Firstly, there is accessibility. There
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| | perfect venue for weddings in Dubai.
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| are direct flights from Glasgow,
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| | Importantly, English is widely spoken
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| Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and
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| | throughout Dubai and most signs are
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| London and the flights are mostly under 7
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| | written in both Arabic and English,
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| hours. Furthermore, flights can be found
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| | making practical issues such as
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| for as little as £200. Secondly, Dubai
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| | travelling and shopping a breeze. There
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| has year-round sunshine and rainfall is
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| | are also no special visa requirements for
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| rare, meaning an outdoor wedding is
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| | most western countries.
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| practically guaranteed to be safe from a
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| | Dubai is an ambitious and bold place
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| washout.
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| | which doesn't do things in half-measures.
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| Dubai itself is one of seven emirates
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| | Its climate, accessibility and
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| that form the United Arab Emirates, and
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| | activity-rich opportunities make it the
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| is a wealthy area, popular with
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| | perfect place to tie the knot. Viva
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| businesses and tourists alike. It is
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| | Dubai!
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