Weddings Packages in Dubai – How Much Are They?

The great mix of cultures in Dubai has made it the multi-cultural destination in the world to celebrate any special event. Anniversaries, engagements, birthdays, proposals, family reunions and weddings are all wonderful happy occasions that bring loved ones together. Selecting Dubai for that special event is certainly a great idea; you will for sure know that your guests will enjoy their time in Dubai and leave with fond memories of the place and your celebration.

To narrow down the hundreds of options you have and get a good idea about rates and services offered by various hotels and resorts in Dubai, check out these Dubai wedding packages.You will find that they range from under 200 AED per person to over 500 AED per person, or rather between 55 US Dollars and $140 per person. Based on the season, occupancy, weekend versus weekdays, you may be able to negotiate better rates, especially if you are inviting many guests to your wedding.

Indian destination weddings are quite popular in Dubai for reasons related to geographic proximity, familiarity with Indian cultures and traditions, abundance of excellent Indian chefs, Indian entertainment, and the large Indian community that is based in Dubai making it easier for extended family members to pick Dubai.

Indian celebrations are larger than life, and require, in many cases, the full buy out of the resort. In that case special negotiations will take place between the Indian families and the venue to decide on the various wedding events and associated costs.

Dubai has a lot to offer couples wishing to tie the knot in this beautiful city, but before you decide on Dubai for your destination wedding, form an estimate of your total costs. This will not only help you decide if you wish to have your wedding in Dubai or not, but also on how many guests you can afford to invite to your wedding.

The typical wedding packages in Dubai include the hire of the venue, food and set up. Most hotels have, on an average, 3 standard packages to offer couples different options. Typically, a wedding package in Dubai includes the banquet set-up with a choice of linens, tables, and chairs; basic A/V system and stage; a range of food and beverage menus to select from based on the desired cuisine of the couple and their guests; a wedding cake (from 1 to 3 tiers with the top layer being edible), food tasting (for 2 to 4 people); and one night stay for the bride and groom.

These packages differ from property to property, and many hotels label these packages as: Platinum Wedding Package (the most expensive), Gold, Silver and Bronze (the least expensive one).

The higher wedding packages often include some of these added value: Soft beverages and juices, a selection of table and chair linen, more elegant chinaware and glassware, fresh flower centerpieces, red carpet VIP arrival treatment for guests, dance floor and stage setup (if not included in the standard packages), a dedicated coordinator on the wedding day, complimentary 1-night stay with special Honeymoon setup and breakfast, a dedicated bridal suite, special hotel room rates for guests, a spa treatment, a larger wedding cake with more edible tiers and other services and benefits. Alcoholic beverages have separate wedding packages.

Take special note of the terms and conditions each property and make sure whether taxes, VAT, services charges and Dubai’s municipality fee is included in the rate or not. More often than not, the rate of the wedding package is inclusive of these fees and taxes. Also pay attention to other terms that may apply such as minimum number of guests, minimum spend and others.

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