This time of year is optimal for the Emirates in terms of temperatures. We were also trying to take into consideration the school schedules/work holiday since we know it's a long haul for all of our US family. We are excited and thankful to do something a little bit different with you for Thanksgiving 2026!

Please fly into: Dubai International Airport (DXB) It is the closest major airport and offers transportation to all major hotels.

Many U.S. passport holders receive a visa on arrival when entering the UAE. Please check the latest travel requirements before your trip, as entry policies can change.

We recommend arriving 2–3 days before the wedding to allow time to recover from jet lag, adjust to the time difference, and enjoy everything Dubai has to offer.

Yes! Transportation will be provided between the recommended hotel(s) and the wedding ceremony and venue.

We will have more of these outlined in the "Things to Do" section of the website. Burj Khalifa Dubai Mall Dubai Fountain Desert safari Old Dubai & Gold Souk Dubai Marina Palm Jumeirah Museum of the Future Jumeirah Beach Global Village

The UAE uses Type G electrical outlets (the same as the United Kingdom) with 230V power. Guests traveling from the U.S. should bring a universal travel adapter.