10 Most Lavish Weddings Ever


4) Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum

Year: 1979

Estimated Cost of the wedding: $44.5 million (around $100 million in today’s value)

The wedding of former King of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed with his first cousin Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum took place in the year 1979. This wedding was more like a national festival which extended up to seven days and the event has found a place for itself in the Guinness records. An entire stadium which could accommodate up to 20, 000 guests was built and the total cost is estimated to be about $44.5 million (around $100 million in today’s value).The stadium featured displays of camel and horse riding, moreover an aerobatics display by the Dubai Air Force made the function even more fascinating and enjoyable. For one whole month the entire Dubai had fun and the King used to visit every village on his horse and supplied food to everyone.

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