Planning a Desi wedding in Dubai 2025? Here’s your complete cost breakdown by D Unique Events for every event, from Mehndi to Walima.
Desi Wedding Budget Breakdown: Dubai Costs in 2025
Planning a Desi wedding in Dubai in 2025? Whether you’re based in India, Pakistan, UK, UAE, or North America, transparency is key when budgeting your big day. D Unique Events has crafted this detailed budget breakdown to help you estimate your expenses across different Desi wedding functions.
🏨 Venue & Location Costs (25–35% of budget)
Luxury Hotel (Atlantis, Zabeel Saray): AED 60,000–150,000
Mid-range Venue (Taj, Vida, Meydan): AED 30,000–80,000
Desert/Outdoor (Al Maha, Sonara Camp): AED 40,000–90,000
Tip: Save 20% by booking off-season or weekday events.
🍽 Catering & Food (20–25%)
Per guest average: AED 250–400
Typical Desi menu: Biryani, Karahi, Nihari, Kebabs, Chaat, Jalebi
Live stations (chaat, dosa, haleem): AED 8,000–15,000
💐 Decor & Styling (15–20%)
Full floral decor: AED 20,000–60,000
Haldi/Mehndi specific themes: AED 5,000–12,000
Reusable decor elements can reduce overall styling costs by 15–30%
💃 Entertainment & Performers (5–10%)
DJ + Sound system: AED 5,000–15,000
Dhol players, Sufi singers, Tanoura dancers: AED 3,000–10,000
Custom sangeet choreography: AED 2,000–7,000
📸 Photography & Videography (10–12%)
Full-day wedding coverage: AED 10,000–25,000
Pre-wedding shoot + studio for photo near me: AED 3,000–5,000
Drone & cinematic teaser: AED 5,000–10,000
👗 Styling & Attire (5–8%)
Bridal/Groom outfits: AED 8,000–25,000
Hair & makeup per event: AED 2,000–5,000
Guest styling (optional packages available)
📜 Legal, Coordination & Admin (5–8%)
Legal registration (Nikah/Civil): AED 2,500–4,500
Wedding planning & coordination: AED 15,000–30,000
Embassy/legal translations if needed
📊 Total Estimated Budget (For 150 Guests in 2025)
| Wedding Style | Estimated Total |
|---|---|
| Budget (Mid-range) | AED 180,000–250,000 |
| Luxury Celebration | AED 350,000–600,000 |
💬 Couples Who Planned with D Unique
Areeba & Zain – Pakistan: “We knew what every dirham was for. Transparent and stress-free.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mehul – India: “Our Mehndi was stunning and came in 15% under budget.” Laila – UAE: “D Unique gave us a detailed planner and stuck to it—no surprises.”
🎯 Let’s Customise Your 2025 Wedding Budget
From an intimate Nikah to a full Bollywood-style Desi celebration, D Unique Events helps you plan your dream wedding with clarity and class.
