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.
Published 8 May 2026
Catering pricing in Dubai is opaque. Ask three caterers the same question and you'll get three different numbers because there's no industry-standard menu. This guide breaks down per-person pricing across every format (buffet, plated, finger food, live stations) and event type (wedding, corporate, private). All numbers are 2026-current and based on our own quotes.
In this guide.
- 01What's actually in a per-person price
- 02Buffet catering — AED 120 to 450/person
- 03Plated catering — AED 250 to 700/person
- 04Finger food & canapés — AED 110 to 380/person
- 05Live cooking stations — AED 280 to 800/person
- 06Premium catering — AED 600 to 1,500+/person
- 07How event type shifts the cost
- 08Five ways to save 30% without losing quality
- 09Hidden costs to ask about
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