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Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche is a hotel destination wedding venue in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, hosting 600 at dinner and 750 at the ceremony.

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche is a 280-room hotel on the Abu Dhabi waterfront, about 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), with sea-view rooms, a pool, an on-site bar and an on-site chapel.

Guests
600 at dinner750 at the ceremony
Rooms
280 rooms
Cost
From AED 200a head
Ceremony
Chapel on site
Getting there
AUHabout 30 min by car

About the venue

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche is a 280-room hotel on the Abu Dhabi waterfront, about 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), with sea-view rooms, a pool, an on-site bar and an on-site chapel.

The meeting and banquet space seats up to 750 guests for a ceremony and 600 for a seated dinner, holds 800 standing, and includes a dance space for indoor receptions.

Catering is handled in house, with per-head pricing from AED 200 (from AED 160 in the off-season) covering catering and the reception space, and a minimum of 100 guests.

Wedding Planner Zeina Hamdan coordinates on site, and shuttle transport and parking are available for guests.

  • Seats 750 for a ceremony, 600 for seated dining and 800 standing, with a 100-guest minimum
  • On-site chapel and indoor reception space with a dance floor
  • From AED 200 per head, or AED 160 per head in the off-season, including catering and reception space
  • 280 rooms, from Superior City View rooms to the Imperial King Suite with Sea View (up to 4 guests)

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche cost?
The venue quotes from AED 200 a head.
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How many guests does Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche hold?
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche holds 600 at dinner and 750 at the ceremony.
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Can guests stay at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche?
Yes. 280 rooms.
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How do guests get to Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche?
Fly into AUH, about 30 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
600 guests
Standing reception
800 guests
Ceremony, seated
750 guests
Smallest party taken
100 guests

Staying over

Rooms
280 rooms
Room types
9 listed

House rules

Pets
No

Getting there

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Nearest airport
AUH, 30 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Guest transport
Yes
Phone
02 813 7777
Answered by the venue in local hours.

Reviews of Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

“We had a wonderful experience at Sofitel Abu Dhabi, where we celebrated my brother's wedding. The hotel was beautiful, and the service was excellent.”

Marwa MubarakRead the whole review on Google

4.5out of 5, from 8,485 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue host?
Up to 750 seated for a ceremony, 600 for a seated dinner, or 800 standing in the meeting and banquet space. There is a minimum of 100 guests.
What does the per-head price include?
Pricing starts at AED 200 per head (AED 160 per head in the off-season) and includes catering and the reception space.
Can we bring our own caterer?
No. Catering is provided in house and external caterers are not permitted.
Is there someone at the hotel to help plan the wedding?
Yes. Zeina Hamdan is the on-site Wedding Planner and can be reached at +971 2 813 7777 or h7507@sofitel.com.
How far is the hotel from the airport, and is transport provided?
It is roughly a 30-minute transfer from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). A shuttle is available and the hotel has parking.

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From AED 200a head

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