WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY IN DUBAI & THE UAE

Dubai & UAE WEDDING Photographer

Black and white photo of a smiling bride and groom holding hands and dancing outdoors near a pool at their wedding.
Digital + 35mm film · Dubai · Abu Dhabi · UAE

 

Weddings in DUBAI photographed with intention



Editorial storytelling for intimate weddings, destination celebrations and multi-day events across Dubai and the UAE.



Dubai brings together cultures, traditions and people from all over the world - from intimate civil ceremonies and elegant resort weddings to elaborate celebrations unfolding across several days.



My approach combines editorial portraiture with honest documentary photography, preserving both the atmosphere of the celebration and the moments happening quietly within it.

Traditional South Asian bridal attire featuring intricate jewelry and mint green dupatta.

 

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A romantic sunset portrait of a couple embracing by the ocean.

 

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Bride holding a delicate lily of the valley wedding bouquet in white, paired with a blush pink dress.

About

Get to know me

European Aesthetic. DUBAI Connection.

Dubai has been part of my story since 2014, long before I began photographing destination weddings across Europe. Having lived in the UAE for several years, I understand the multicultural character of celebrations here - and the scale, hospitality and energy that make Dubai weddings so distinctive.

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Artistic photo series showing person in black and white outfit with scattered papers on studio floor.

 

 

Sara & Prerak


"SHE IS an absolute artist. SHE didn’t just document our wedding — SHE captured the energy, emotion, and joy in a way we didn’t think was even possible."

 

 

 


A Selection of my

favorite FRAMES


 

Elegant candlelit table setting with white pillar candles, crystal glasses, and decorative plate with folded napkin.
Five groomsmen in black tuxedos and bow ties walk confidently together outdoors in a classic black and white wedding photo.
Bronze classical statue adorned with white ribbon sash near red lattice window.
White crystal heeled bridal shoes spilling from a red luxury box surrounded by rose petals.
Detailed shot of Indian bridal jewelry with henna-adorned hands and pearl necklaces.
Couple in white embracing on a sandy beach at sunset, man lifting woman romantically.
Traditional red bridal lehenga with intricate gold embroidery in an elegant hallway.
Flat lay of perfume bottle, postcards, and cream jars on ornate mosaic marble table.
Bride in strapless white ball gown dances joyfully with guests at an outdoor garden wedding reception.
Lush garden border with purple allium blooms, white calla lilies, and green foliage along brick path.
Traditional Indian bridal preparation scene with bridesmaids in pastel outfits helping with final touches.
Black and white photo of a groom in a tuxedo and bow tie adjusting his cufflinks before his wedding ceremony.
Elegant white satin heels with ribbon ankle ties on a woman in a white dress, resting on a red velvet stool.
Bride in strapless white gown being embraced by two bridesmaids in floral dresses during wedding preparation.
Waiter in black holding a gold tray with two coupe cocktails and a white peony flower arrangement.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception with candlelit long table, white floral centerpieces, and string lights overhead at night.
Close-up shots of traditional Indian bridal jewelry and henna-adorned hands.
A couple in traditional Indian wedding attire poses in a garden, wearing yellow and peach outfits.
Guests seated at an outdoor wedding ceremony with white floral arrangements, a woman holding a white parasol umbrella.
Couple holding hands, woman wearing diamond ring and gold embroidered bridal outfit, man in navy suit with bracelet.
Bride and groom toasting with Aperol Spritz cocktails at an outdoor wedding reception near a floral display.
Man in black tuxedo pants and patent leather dress shoes standing on red hexagonal tile floor.
Elegant bridal gown and bridesmaid dresses displayed in softly lit dressing room.
Elegant men in formal attire gathered around a antique table in a grand room with chandelier and ornate doors.
Black and white photo of a smiling man in a tuxedo raising a toast at an elegant evening celebration.
Romantic couple in wedding attire sharing intimate moment on sandy beach at sunset.
Emerald green prayer beads with gold accents displayed against white background.
Six bridesmaids in white pajamas toast with champagne glasses in a beautifully decorated Mediterranean-style room.
Elegant event tent with disco balls, checkered dance floor, warm amber lighting, and guests mingling at a glamorous evening gala.
Detailed view of henna-adorned hands displaying traditional wedding jewelry.
Bride in strapless white gown with long veil stands elegantly in a decorated hotel room with patterned floor.
Traditional white Indian groom's attire with pearl necklaces displayed in an elegant interior.
Bride in white mermaid gown and groom in black suit stand on elegant staircase with stained glass window.
Group of women in traditional Indian wedding attire featuring red and navy blue sarees.
Festive procession of people in colorful traditional outfits walking outdoors.
Groom in black tuxedo sits on ornate gold chaise lounge adjusting cufflinks in elegant marble-walled room.
Elegant outdoor dinner party by a pool at night, with string lights and moonlight illuminating a long decorated table.
Traditional Sikh wedding ceremony with guests seated on floor in bright, airy venue.
Detailed view of Indian bridal makeup and traditional jewelry with intricate design elements.
Guests applaud at an elegant outdoor wedding reception dinner under olive trees with white floral arrangements and string lights.
Bride in gold lehenga and groom in black tuxedo pose on lush green lawn surrounded by tropical trees.
Couple walking outdoors in formal wear, with woman in red sari and man in black suit.
Bride and groom share a dip kiss surrounded by cheering wedding party in white gowns and black tuxedos on lush garden lawn.

 

 

Celebrations of every scale

 

 

 

Intimate celebrations

 

4 hours

 

Civil ceremonies, Nikah, elopements and smaller gatherings.


from AED 12,500

 

 

Wedding Days

 

8-12 hours

 

Full-day destination celebrations throughout Dubai and the UAE.


from AED 19,500

 

 

Multi-Event Weddings

 

2+ events

Indian, South Asian, Persian, Arab and multicultural celebrations.


from AED 35,000

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SIGNATURE FORMAT

Digital + Film

Every UAE wedding collection includes a curated selection of photographs captured on 35mm film.

Bride in gold lehenga and groom in tuxedo pose under striped green umbrella on lush lawn at outdoor wedding.

Not as a trend or an optional extra, but as part of how I document a wedding - tactile, nostalgic and beautifully imperfect alongside the precision of digital imagery.

 

Bride in strapless white gown with veil faces groom in black tuxedo outdoors amid lush tropical greenery.
Outdoor wedding ceremony on a floating island platform in a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and fountains.

Indian & South Asian Weddings in Dubai

Some celebrations cannot be meaningfully documented within a traditional eight- or ten-hour wedding package.

Red lace fabric beside an anthurium flower with gold jewelry on stone surface.

From Mehndi and Haldi to Sangeet, Baraat, ceremony and reception, coverage is designed around the complete celebration rather than fitted into a standard wedding-day structure.

MULTI-DAY CELEBRATIONS

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Dubai & UAE

 

2026 · 2027

 

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Luxury perfume bottle, postcards, and cream jars arranged on a mosaic marble table with geometric tile pattern.

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