Planning a Milestone Trip? Here's Where to Celebrate in Style

Dubai has earned its reputation as a city that knows how to celebrate in grand style. With world-class nightlife and a sophisticated entertainment scene, this cosmopolitan paradise is just the place to get into the pre-wedding celebrations. Shaped as well by its lively energy and incredible array of activities, the city provides the perfect backdrop for groups looking to mark this great moment.

Start your evening at the DIFC Gate Village's ultra-cosmopolitan CLAP Dubai, where sushi, sashimi and caviar offer unforgettable dining experiences. Up at CE LA VI Dubai with its rooftop cocktails and strikingly panoramic views down over the city, or to Armani/Ristorante for sumptuous pleasures from Michelin-starred Italian institutions downtown - the choices are yours. With 19 Michelin-starred restaurants citywide, Dubai offers endless possibilities for a memorable dining experience.

During the annual Dubai Shopping Festival, the city transforms into a shopper's paradise, with events like Market OTB at Dubai Mall showcasing local businesses alongside international brands.

The city's three Anantara properties each offer distinct experiences for bachelor and bachelorette parties. Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort provides beachfront elegance with stunning views, while Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel places you at the heart of the city's vibrant nightlife and world-class shopping districts. For ultimate privacy, Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort offers an exclusive island setting perfect for intimate celebrations.

For couples seeking an intimate destination wedding, Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat offers unparalleled exclusivity. This adults-only retreat, nestled halfway between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, features just 22 rooms and suites, making it perfect for buyout celebrations. The coastal romance of this exclusive resort creates an unforgettable setting for destination weddings.

Say “I do” with a bijou beachfront ceremony, in which moments are made more special as the sapphire sea plays its role against the whitewashed finesse of the resort. For this reason the intimate size allows for couples to surround themselves by their favourite people whilst celebrating the happiest day of their lives, all in perfect privacy and style. From the romance of the pool deck, with its architecturally charismatic edges and sweeping sea views, to the isolated shoreline ideal for serene intimate ceremonies your wedding details will be customized down to the tiniest detail.

As wedding bells fade into cherished memory, couples seeking the quintessential honeymoon in paradise need look no further than the Seychelles. This Indian Ocean sanctuary boasts unspoilt beauty and tranquil serenity, with crystal-clear waters and tropical gardens. The islands offer couples a secluded luxury oasis with private white sand beaches, intimate sunset sailing and breathtaking natural sights. Special memories can be created forever in one of the most beautiful destinations on the planet.

Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas occupies this rejuvenating setting with villas perched on porcelain sands that meet 30 acres of forest land. The Bill Bensley-designed villas mix raw touches of hammered copper with decadent soft furnishings to provide environments where couples can bask along endless infinity pools or wander private beaches. A culinary journey is provided at the elegant Dining by Design concept, with gourmet meals accompanied by beautiful views in the flower-filled gardens. Anantara Spas’ signature treatments are truly healing journeys, with exotic spa rooms in dramatic settings throughout nature crafted to refresh and reinvigorate using naturally cultivated products.

The precious years before children start school represent golden opportunities for family bonding. Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort offers the perfect setting for these meaningful milestone trips, where adventures await across silvery sands, at sea, and below the water's surface. Families can run into the surf from beach pool villas or jump into the lagoon from overwater suites.

The resort's family-friendly facilities include the Dhoni Kids Club and teen activities, ensuring entertainment for all ages. Water sports, diving excursions, and deserted island picnics create lasting memories, while parents can enjoy spa treatments and culinary journeys. The resort's connection to sister property Anantara Veli across the lagoon doubles the dining options, and its location just half an hour from Malé with 24-hour accessibility makes it ideal for families with young children.

Life's academic chapter deserves a proper send-off before hitting the real world.

While Koh Phangan is frequently associated with its iconic full moon parties, Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas offers a markedly distinct alternative. Tucked away from the crowds, the resort becomes a quiet escape where fresh graduates can properly unwind after years spent navigating academic deadlines and examinations. Here, the private villas look out over pristine beaches, creating the perfect backdrop for that important pause between student life and whatever comes next.

It's this mix that makes Koh Phangan so perfect for this milestone moment. The island's energy stays within reach for those ready to celebrate, yet the resort's peaceful setting allows for quiet reflection on achievements earned and dreams yet to come. For young adults at this turning point, few places offer such a thoughtful blend of excitement and calm.

Retirement is the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.

Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort offers the ultimate setting for this significant life transition and a well-earned new chapter, where days can unfold at your own pace alongside the glittering Mediterranean.

The location of Costa del Sol combines Spanish charm with sophisticated amenities, allowing guests to embrace their newfound freedom with no Monday meetings to rush back to. The resort's emphasis on wellness feels like genuine self-care rather than quick fixes, dinners that linger because there's nowhere else to be, and activities chosen for pure enjoyment rather than obligation, helping retirees discover new passions while enjoying the fruits of their lifelong labour after decades of putting everyone else first.