40 Awesome Modern First Dance Songs

Choosing your first dance song is a biggie! It’s one of those wedding moments that you’ll look back on for years to come (maybe even on a weekly basis if the kids get their hands on the wedding DVD) so it’s one you want to remember for the right reasons. When it comes to choosing your song, certain factors come in to play. Lots of loved up couples have ‘their’ song which is an obvious choice for a first dance number. For the Arabic bride, tradition and the area you come from will probably dictate which first dance song is most close to the hearts of you and your family. The Levantine might be fans of the soft tones of Fairouz with Ana La Habibi or Amir Yazbek’s El R’sah el Oula. The Egyptian brides might melt over Amr Diab with the super popular El Laila or We Malo. For other couples, some romantic and timeless classics like Al Green and Etta James have a place in their hearts.But if you’re not in to your oldies and you want something fresh and modern for your big moment on the dance floor, there are lots of great contenders around now and over the past few years too. More and more couples choose a song that was around when they got together or was a hit during their planning or when they got engaged as a little nod to this nostalgic time. Modern love songs by the likes of Ed Sheeran, Beyonce and Take That can be often heard on UAE radio stations and these international love songs would make perfect first dance material. From romantic ballads to fun up tempo tunes, check out 40 of these great modern first dance songs…