Dubai's Burj Al Arab set to offer weddings on its helipad, 693ft above the Arabian Gulf - but it'll set you back £33,000

By Sarah Gordon

Published: 04:47 EST, 23 April 2014 | Updated: 11:11 EST, 23 April 2014

Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab hotel is set to stage weddings on its helipad, perched 695ft above the Arabian Gulf.

The sail-shaped hotel, which sits on its own island off the coast of Dubai is offering the unusual wedding package to loved-up couples who want a wedding with a view - but you'll need a spare £33,000.

The hotel is a favourite of the rich and famous and has hosted stars from footballer Wayne Rooney and his wife Colleen, Formula One star Lewis Hamilton and model Claudia Schiffer.

Height of luxury: Couples will now be able to get married on the Burj Al Arab's helipad

Height of luxury: Couples will now be able to get married on the Burj Al Arab's helipad

Wedding with a view: The helipad at the Burj Al Arab hotel is know for its spectacular setting

Wedding with a view: The helipad at the Burj Al Arab hotel is know for its spectacular setting

It is known for its exceptional opulence and proclaims itself 'the world's most luxurious hotel'.

For couples looking to tie the knot, the hotel has a resident 'wedding architect' who will be responsible for every detail of their big day and makes a point of being available 24 hours a day.

The £33,000 price tag for the helipad wedding is just the start.

Price tag: The wedding at the iconic Dubai hotel will set you back at least £33,000

Price tag: The wedding at the iconic Dubai hotel will set you back at least £33,000

Flight of fancy: The helipad is perched 693ft above the Arabian Gulf

Flight of fancy: The helipad is perched 693ft above the Arabian Gulf

You're invited: The hotel is already well-known for its luxury nuptials and has a full-time Wedding Architect

You're invited: The hotel is already well-known for its luxury nuptials and has a full-time Wedding Architect

Costs could easily soar as guests add in extras, including arriving at the Burj in an Italian twin engine Augusta 109, enjoying a private tasting session with award-winning executive chef Maxime Luvara and a personal shopping experience with the hotel's resident stylist.

 

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The wedding package can also ensure exclusive access to Dubai's best jewellers, private lessons in etiquette and dance and even private after-hours access to to top luxury fashion brands.

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.

High scores: Roger Federer and Andrew Agassi have played a tennis match on the Burj Al Arab helipad

High scores: Roger Federer and Andrew Agassi have played a tennis match on the Burj Al Arab helipad

Dive in: The hotel offers amazing views across Dubai from the swimming pool as well as many of the rooms

Dive in: The hotel offers amazing views across Dubai from the swimming pool as well as many of the rooms

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, said: '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.'


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Hot as hell.

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Luxury is ruthless. And dirty money is it's partner.

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Is Andrew, Andre Agassi's brother?

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Would I be thrown into prison for kissing the bride?

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Surely they're not running out of oil money...!

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There's no oil in Dubai. They rely wholly on business and tourism.

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Yeah honey we are going to have a wedding baking in the sun on a helicopter landing pad at 101 Degrees! Sounds fantastic!

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Gosh I would hate to go there. It is just high rise blocks. Nothing else, nothing more.

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Don't go then. Although I'm not sure you can judge a place you've never been to.

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oh Sandy... how would you know

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Yep I'm packing my bags as we speak. Glad to be going back to reality. Dubai seems all glamour and fun but it's full of modern day slavery, boring lifeless malls and even worse people! To boot it has a crap education system also! I should know I've been here 4 years!

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"..and even worse people". One less there then.

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How many contractors lives has it cost again ?

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I think you're getting confused with Qatar's World Cup stadiums. Different countries.

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No he's not. Dubai use cheap Indian labourers who often work 16hr days, 7days a week for just over 100 quid a MONTH, working in 50 degree heat who live in appalling conditions in labour camps. It's not unusual for these men to fall due to exhaustion, and if fault can be proved, the sponsor (employer) simply pays blood money to the family and employs another to do the same job in the same conditions. Most of the deaths are written off as 'accidents' of course.

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For a laugh I once rang them up to ask if they could deliver me a pizza to where I lived just across the road...the receptionist was nearly speechless so she forwarded my call to one of the Chef's who also couldn't believe what he was hearing!!!

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I'll bet evenings just fly by in your house.

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