Dubai Is One Of The World’s Most Popular Proposal Destinations: 2025 Study
Dubai is among the most popular cities for marriage proposals, with 10,400 posts under #Dubaiproposal, reflecting its status as a growing destination for luxurious engagements. Chicago, also in the ranking, has residents searching for engagement photographers more than any other city, totaling over 4,000 monthly searches. New York City has the highest share of Instagram engagement and proposal location searches on Google.
A recent study by CasinooftheKings identified the top cities worldwide where proposals are most frequent based on online engagement and search behavior. Data was collected from Instagram hashtags such as #[city]proposal and #[city]engagement, as well as Google search volumes for queries related to proposal ideas, best places to propose, engagement photographers, and engagement rings. A composite score was calculated, and cities were ranked in descending order, with higher scores indicating a greater frequency of proposal-related activity.
City Country # [city]proposal # [city]engagement top proposal ideas in [city] best city to propose
NYC U.S.A 25,400 71,900 4,350 5700
Chicago U.S.A 12,400 71,200 1,870 740
Paris France 27,000 43,100 250 650
London U.K. 5,000 16,900 2,450 1,580
Sydney Aus 5,000 22,000 860 210
Dubai U.A.E 10,400 12,500 740 120
Bali Indonesia 10,400 35,400 190 50
Florida U.S.A 1,000 24,100 220 290
Las Vegas U.S.A 1,000 13,800 1,770 350
Miami U.S.A 5,000 26,300 360 80
City Country Egagement photographer in [city] Engagement rings in [city] Composite score
NYC U.S.A. 2,630 13,490 98.97
Chicago U.S.A. 4,450 8,200 92.23
Paris France 1,260 1,330 61.11
London U.K. 980 18,670 58.21
Sydney Aus 240 13,020 32.33
Dubai U.A.E 240 13,020 32.33
Bali Indonesia 10 170 27.28
Florida U.S.A. 10 170 27.28
Las Vegas U.S.A. 480 3,230 24.34
Miami U.S.A. 520 720 21.07
New York City leads the rankings with a composite score of 99. The city has the highest number of Instagram hashtags for engagements at almost 72K and dominates Google searches for proposal ideas, engagement rings, and proposal locations.
Chicago ranks second with a composite score of 92. The city’s residents are the most active in searching for engagement photographers, with more than 4K monthly searches. Chicago’s Instagram presence is equally strong, with 12K posts under #Chicagoproposal.
Paris, the City of Love, is in third place with a composite score of 61. The city records 27K posts under #Parisproposal, the highest among all cities worldwide for proposal-specific Instagram hashtags.
London ranks fourth with a composite score of 58. The city leads all others in searches for engagement rings, with 18K monthly queries—more than seven times the number recorded in Dubai. Furthermore, it records significant engagement on Instagram with 16.9K posts under #Londonengagement.
Sydney follows in fifth place with a composite score of 32. The city shows significant Instagram engagement, with 22K posts under #Sydneyengagement. While it ranks lower overall, Sydney stands out as one of the most photographed destinations for proposals.
Dubai ranks sixth with a composite score of 28. It records 10K posts under #Dubaiproposal and performs well on Instagram, showing its growing popularity as a destination for luxurious engagements.
Bali, ranking seventh with a composite score of 27, stands out for its 35K Instagram posts under #Baliengagement, more than any other city in the lower half of the rankings. Its Instagram presence outshines that of Dubai, but its limited searches for proposal ideas and related services hold it back from climbing higher.
Florida comes in eighth with a composite score of 26. While it records fewer Instagram posts under #Floridaengagement (24K) compared to Bali, its 2,850 monthly searches for engagement photographers outpaces both Dubai and Bali.
Las Vegas takes ninth place with a composite score of 24. It records 13.8K posts under #Vegasengagement, performing better on Instagram than Florida, though it falls behind in search activity.
Miami rounds out the top ten with a composite score of 21. Miami records 26K Instagram posts under #Miamiengagement, exceeding Las Vegas and even London in social media engagement.
A spokesperson from CasinooftheKings commented on the study: “Proposals have become so much more than just a question. It’s about creating a moment that feels special and unforgettable. What’s interesting is how much thought goes into finding the perfect setting, whether it’s something deeply personal or simply stunning to look at. Social media and search trends might guide the planning process, but at the heart of it, the most important thing is making the moment meaningful for the couple. It’s not just about where it happens, but how it feels.”
