The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced visa support for Indians hosting destination weddings in Abu Dhabi. This initiative is aimed at establishing Abu Dhabi as a premier wedding destination and aligns with the tourism strategy for 2030, which targets increased visitors and boosting the sector’s contribution to the GDP, focusing on India as a key market for destination weddings.
The Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB), which is part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced this new initiative. The ADCEB is undertaking this initiative to provide visa support to Indian nationals hosting weddings across the Emirate, making it easier for them to bring their guests to Abu Dhabi for their special day.
This move is expected to contribute to Abu Dhabi’s tourism strategy 2030, which aims to attract 39.3 million visitors by 2030. The ADCEB’s Destination Wedding segment aims to position the city as a world-leading destination for weddings and celebrations of all kinds, providing an avenue to amplify the Emirate’s unique cultural and entertainment offerings, cultural attractions, and natural landscapes for international audiences.
