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Event planning guides for Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Practical, beautifully written guides to event planning, catering, and weddings in Dubai and across the UAE. From our editors and chefs.

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High Tea · 9 min read

The Best High Tea and Afternoon Tea in Dubai

Where to have high tea and afternoon tea in Dubai, from Burj Al Arab to At.mosphere and the QE2, and how to host a private high tea at your villa.

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Catering · 8 min

Iftar in Dubai: A Ramadan 2027 Guide, and Hosting Your Own

Where and how to break the fast in Dubai for Ramadan 2027: hotel buffets, Ramadan tents, desert iftars and suhoor, plus hosting an iftar at home or the office.

Weddings · 8 min

Wedding Venues in Dubai: How to Choose, from a Planner

Wedding venues in Dubai by type: hotel ballrooms, beach, garden, desert, yacht and private villas. Capacity, season, budget and what a planner checks first.

Catering · 9 min

How Much Does Catering Cost in Dubai? Full 2026 Per-Person Guide

Dubai catering costs per person in 2026. Buffet, plated, live stations, finger food, premium. Real prices from AED 80 to AED 1,500.

Weddings · 7 min

Wedding Catering Cost in Dubai (2026): What 200 Guests Really Costs

Wedding catering in Dubai by guest count, style, cuisine. Buffet vs plated vs live stations. Sample 100/200/500-guest budgets.

Events · 10 min

How to Plan an Event in Dubai: 8-Step Guide from a Local Planner

Step-by-step guide covering venue, permits, catering, decor, budget, vendors, timeline.

Corporate · 8 min

The Complete Corporate Event Planning Checklist for the UAE (2026)

Free downloadable checklist for planning corporate events in the UAE. 12-week to event-day timeline.

Weddings · 9 min

The Dubai Wedding Planning Checklist (12 Months → Day-Of)

Month-by-month tasks: venue, planner, caterer, decor, dress, invites, permits.

Weddings · 7 min

Indian Wedding Catering in Dubai: A Complete Menu & Vendor Guide

Indian wedding catering in Dubai. North, South, Punjabi, Gujarati menus. Mehndi, Sangeet, Reception food planning.

Weddings · 6 min

Pakistani Wedding Catering in Dubai: Mehndi to Walima Menu Guide

Pakistani wedding traditions and the menus that match each ceremony.

Weddings · 7 min

Arabic Wedding Catering & Traditions: A Modern Guide for Dubai

Arabic wedding traditions and the menus that honour them. Emirati, Levantine, Khaleeji.

Catering · 8 min

Outdoor Catering in Dubai: Beach, Desert, Yacht, Villa — A Logistics Guide

Outdoor catering needs more than food. Power, cold chain, weather, staff. All explained.

Decor · 6 min

22 Event Decoration Ideas in Dubai (Trending in 2026)

Floral arches, themed installations, tablescapes, lighting. The trends we're working with this year.

Private events · 6 min

15 Kids' Birthday Party Themes in Dubai (With Real Decor Photos)

Themes that work in Dubai. Venue tips, decor ideas, catering menus, photographer pairings.