Weddings · 6 min read

Pakistani Wedding Catering in Dubai: Mehndi to Walima Menu Guide

Pakistani wedding traditions and the menus that match each ceremony.

Published 18 April 2026

Pakistani wedding catering spans three to five days, four to six functions, and several regional cuisines (Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashtun, Karachi-Mughlai). This guide walks through the catering for each ceremony and what each region's wedding food typically includes.

What this article covers

In this guide.

  1. 01The Pakistani wedding rhythm — 3 to 5 days
  2. 02Dholki — pre-wedding family hosting
  3. 03Mehndi — yellow, green, pink themed
  4. 04Baraat — groom's procession
  5. 05Nikkah — religious ceremony
  6. 06Valima — grand reception feast
  7. 07Regional cuisines — Punjabi, Karachi-Mughlai, Sindhi, Pashtun
  8. 08Per-person cost

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