The Bride Show Abu Dhabi 2012 was a resounding success!

Her Highness Sheikha Sheikha Bint Saif inaugurated The Bride Show Abu Dhabi 2012 at a special VIP opening with a private tour of the exhibition. Rebranded with a new look and feel, the largest bridal and fashion event in Abu Dhabi hosted over 230 exhibitors and saw more than 15,000 visitors attending across the four days.

The Capital’s largest Bridal & Fashion Event

The Bride Show Abu Dhabi will celebrate its 12th Edition in 2013, in the company of over 250 wedding and bridal experts and exciting features, making it a unique and glamorous shopping experience with thousands of ideas to plan your perfect day.

If you are planning to get married, you simply cannot afford to miss attending the most vibrant event in the nation’s capital!

Fashionistas Alert!

The Bride Show Abu Dhabi also offers women who are interested in fashion and luxury, the latest styles and trends in the market. You will find haute couture designs, evening wear, abayas & sheilas, fashion accessories, beauty products and much more.

Celebrity Weddings

Country Singer Jake Owen Marries Lacey Buchanan
Published Mon, 07 May 2012 18:05:05 +0000
Country singer Jake Owen married Lacey Buchanan in a sunrise beach ceremony in Vero Beach, Florida. The bride wore an Amsale wedding dress.

‘Dexter’ Actress Julie Benz Ties the Knot
Published Mon, 07 May 2012 17:29:02 +0000
Julie Benz married Rich Orosco at the John Sowden house in Los Angeles. Charisma Carpenter and Jaime Murray were bridesmaids.

‘The Bachelorette’ Couple Chris Lambton and Peyton Wright Get Married
Published Sun, 06 May 2012 14:54:09 +0000
Chris Lambton and Peyton Wright were married at Wild Dunes Resort in Charleston on May 5, 2012. Peyton wore a Melissa Sweet wedding dress.

LeAnn Rimes Shares Vow Renewal Photo
Published Wed, 02 May 2012 17:56:50 +0000
LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian renewed their vows at the One & Only Palmilla in Cabo San Lucas in honor of their first wedding anniversary.

Jared Followill Engaged
Published Wed, 02 May 2012 17:32:17 +0000
Jared Followill is engaged to model Martha Patterson. Followill proposed at his home in Nashville with a cushion-cut engagement ring.

Heart’s Nancy Wilson Gets Married
Published Tue, 01 May 2012 14:44:08 +0000
Heart singer Nancy Wilson married Geoff Bywater at Sammy Hagar's El Paseo Restaurant in Mill Valley. Wilson wore a lace wedding dress.

Tom Hanks Shares Wedding Photo
Published Tue, 01 May 2012 14:27:49 +0000
Tom Hanks shared his wedding photo with Rita Wilson in honor of their 24th wedding anniversary. The couple were married on April 30, 1988.

‘Biggest Loser’ Couple Weds in San Francisco
Published Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:11:23 +0000
The Biggest Loser's Sam Poueu and Stephanie Anderson were married in San Francisco. Stephanie wore a White by Vera Wang wedding dress.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Renew Wedding Vows
Published Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:56:05 +0000
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon renewed their wedding vows in Paris to celebrate their fourth anniversary. The ceremony was at Plaza Athenee.

Drew Barrymore Planning June Wedding
Published Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:53:22 +0000
Drew Barrymore will tie the knot with Will Kopelman at her Montecito estate on June 2. The pregnant star will wear a Chanel wedding dress.

2013 Show Dates & Timings

Wed, 30th January – Sat, 2nd February 2013
Opening Hours: 2:30pm - 10:30pm
Except Fridays: 3:00pm - 10:30pm

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)

Thursday, 31st January is Ladies Only Day.
(No male visitors will be allowed inside the halls)

Entry fee: Dhs 10 per person.
VIP Lounge & Package fee: Dhs 100 per person.

Children under 12 years will not be permitted.

CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE UPDATES ON THE 2013 SHOW

What's New for 2013?

Continuing on the successful new look and feel at the 2012 show, the Bride Show Abu Dhabi will incorporate new and exciting features and more extravagant products than ever before.

Fashion Shows

For 2013, the fashion shows will showcase an array of the most elegant, stylish and extravagant dresses with everything from traditional to contemporary designs from the local, regional and international design houses.

CLICK HERE TO SEE 2012 FASHION SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

The VIP Lounge & Package - a mini haven for upgraded shoppers!

Introduced at The Bride Show Abu Dhabi for the first time this year, the VIP Lounge offers upgraded visitors pampering treatments including mini massages, beauty and style consultations with an expert, light refreshments, reserved VIP seating at the fashion shows and much more. Tickets for the VIP Lounge & Package can be bought at Dhs 100 per person. Limited tickets will be sold online soon! Watch this space…

Abaya Design Awards  

2013 will be the 5th edition of The Abaya Design Awards where designers are invited to send in their designs for a chance to become a finalist and compete at the finale fashion show judged by independent judges from the industry.

This year, established UAE abaya designer, Zahra Karmostaji from Zahra Abayas, has been crowned the winner of the Abaya Design Award 2012, sponsored by Persil - Henkel.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ABAYA DESIGN AWARDS 2012 PHOTOS

Raffle Draws

The Bride Show Abu Dhabi is known for giving away amazing raffle prizes, and 2013 will not be any different.

For 2012, the prizes included a one carat diamond ring courtesy of Corniche Hospital, a trip to Seoul from Korean National Tourism Organization, a weekend drive in a Mercedes Benz CLS provided by Emirates Motor Company (EMC), a ‘happily ever after’ package worth Dhs 12,000 at Silkor Laser Centre and beauty hampers worth Dhs 5,000 from Citruss TV.