How Dubai Temporarily Became a Fairytale Wedding Destination for Israelis
How Dubai Temporarily Became a Fairytale Wedding Destination for Israelis
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates The historic Abraham Accords signed between Israel and the United Arab Emirates gave rise to endless opportunities, including regional development, scientific cooperation, travel and for a short while at least weddings.
After the accords were signed in August, Israelis were granted access to the country, and Dubai went on to host several ultra-Orthodox Jewish weddings each week. Despite the global coronavirus pandemic, the UAE was until very recently accepting foreign visitors and allowing larger social gatherings than permitted in Israel, Europe or the United States. Plus, Israelis weren’t required to quarantine upon return.
How Dubai became Israel’s fairytale wedding destination, for awhile anyway
The UAE’s decision to allow large events cemented its status as the place to say ‘I do’ for Israelis newly permitted entry, until travel rules tightened.
January 3, 2021, 10:30 am
A chuppa stands ready for a pre-Covid-style Jewish wedding in the Dubai earlier this month. Photo by Talya Fine
The Abraham Accords signed between Israel and the United Arab Emirates was an historic event that gave rise to endless opportunities, enabling regional development, scientific cooperation, travel and, for a short while at least, pre-Covid-style weddings.
Since the accords were signed this fall and Israelis were granted access to the Emirates, Dubai played host to several ultra-Orthodox weddings each week where the bride and groom, together with their happy families from all over the world, gathered to say “I do.”