Choosing where to honeymoon is almost as a big a decision as where to get married. The most popular locations are predominantly island and beach destinations across the world. Some of the most idyllic hotspots include The Caribbean, Bora Bora, The Seychelles, The Maldives, Hawaii, Bali and Fiji, to name a few.
The honeymoon industry globally generates billions of dollars every year and continues to be a high-yield market. This is fueled by the desire for a memorable one-in-a-lifetime experience to celebrate the start of marriage. Over recent years many couples choose to invest in an unforgettable honeymoon and downsize their wedding day plans to accommodate the ultimate luxury holiday of their dreams.
Dubai is synonymous with beach holidays but until now it has not necessarily been considered as a honeymoon hotspot. The Heart of Europe in Dubai has recently launched St Petersburg Island which has been designed with the needs of honeymooners and newlyweds in mind. St Petersburg is shaped like a heart and will be home idyllic beach resort facilities. The resort aims to become The Middle East's number one honeymoon destination for people all over the world planning their post-wedding holiday.
Located just 20 minutes from the coast of Dubai, St Petersburg Island is part of a cluster of six islands called The Heart of Europe. The islands will be accessible by boat, seaplane and helicopter and will be able to accommodate up to 15,000 people at any one time. St Petersburg will feature Floating Seahorses which will be connected to the heart-shaped island via floating jetties.
There is a plethora of luxury homes in Dubai, but The Heart of Europe and St Petersburg will be home to iconic holiday homes on The World Islands. Currently no other dedicated vacation resort exists on manmade islands and The Heart of Europe will be the first in Dubai! What's more, property for rent in Dubai will be opened up on The World Islands and local, regional and international tourists will be able to book a stay on one of the world's first Floating Seahorses or in one of The Heart of Europe's luxury beachfront villas or hotels.
There is a wide selection of Dubai properties for sale on the mainland and investment opportunities are now available at The Heart of Europe. Individuals who are buying a holiday home at Dubai's first island resort will either keep it for private use or rent it out through the resort's hotels which guarantees 8% return on investment per annum. If they choose to rent it out they can also benefit from a two week stay each year with their friends and family. The best of both worlds!
Martin Wynn
