As the Arab world is glued to Turkish television programs, there has been a parallel increase in demand for Ottoman-inspired weddings in the region

The Esma Sultan is a lavish site for weddings in Istanbul. Last year there were 350 foreign weddings in Turkey.

 

 

Hot on the heels of all the Turkish television programs that have become popular in the Arab world, Arabs are increasingly looking to Turkish event planners to organize Ottoman-inspired weddings, according to daily Sabah.

In fact, Arabs are now viewing Istanbul as their primary wedding destination and are spending millions of dollars to make their wedding dreams a reality. In Istanbul alone this year, there will be 350 foreign weddings. These weddings, ranging from $150,000 to $2 million, will also spur employment.

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