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How much could your UAE wedding cost?
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Cost estimates last updated September 2026
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Typical UAE wedding costs
Your estimate is built from two parts: a venue allowance that scales with your guest count and emirate, and a starting allowance for each service you choose. The planning inputs below are the ones this calculator uses (version 2026-09-14), so you can sense-check a budget before running the full tool.
Venue, food and soft drinks (per guest)
Venue is usually the largest cost and is priced per guest for weddings of 80 to 500 people. Peak season runs October to April, and May to September is quieter and priced lower.
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi: AED 200 per guest off-peak, AED 270 in peak season.
- Sharjah and Ajman: AED 180 per guest off-peak, AED 230 in peak season.
- Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah: AED 160 per guest off-peak, AED 200 in peak season.
Main service allowances
- Decor: from AED 6,000
- Photography and video: from AED 4,000
- DJ and entertainment: from AED 4,000
- Wedding planner: from AED 6,000
- Bridal hair and makeup: from AED 2,000
Each line carries a planning allowance of about 10 percent below to 15 percent above the starting figure, rounded to the nearest AED 100.
Example: a full wedding in Dubai
A wedding that includes the venue plus all five services above, in Dubai, estimates at:
- 100 guests: AED 37,800 to 56,400
- 250 guests: AED 64,800 to 103,000
- 400 guests: AED 91,800 to 149,500
The lower figure is a quieter-season wedding and the higher figure is peak season. Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah come in lower, in line with the per-guest rates above. Registration, clothing, jewellery, travel and accommodation are not included. Run the calculator above for a figure matched to your exact plans.
How to use this budget
Start with your guest count and the services you actually need. Use the breakdown to compare choices, then request written quotes before making a commitment.
Where do these prices come from?
These are provisional WeddingChamps planning inputs supplied for this calculator, not independently verified market averages. Venue allowances use an emirate and season baseline for 80–500 guests. Other categories use a fixed starting input. Each line adds a planning allowance of −10% to +15%, rounded outwards to AED 100. This is not a statistical confidence interval.
No blanket style multiplier or promised discount is applied. Package inclusions, minimum charges, duration and tax treatment must be confirmed with suppliers. Current input version: 2026-09-14-preview-3.
Why do you need my wedding date?
Your wedding month determines which seasonal venue allowance we use. Select your planned wedding date to see an estimate; you can change it and recalculate later. If you don't have a date in mind yet, contact us to discuss your wedding plans. For the location, “open to suggestions” keeps the venue marked for an individual quote.
Can I budget for several wedding functions?
Record your main wedding here and add your other functions to the brief. Only the main wedding's selected services receive an allowance. The additional functions need separate quotes.
Is everything included?
No. The result lists selected services, known booked costs and items still to confirm separately. Registration, clothing, jewellery, travel and accommodation are excluded. Confirm whether a venue package already includes items such as cake, basic decor or coordination before adding a supplier.
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