Weddings · 7 min read
Wedding Catering Cost in Dubai (2026): What 200 Guests Really Costs
Wedding catering in Dubai by guest count, style, cuisine. Buffet vs plated vs live stations. Sample 100/200/500-guest budgets.
Published 5 May 2026
The catering bill is typically 40–60% of a Dubai wedding budget. Here's exactly what 100, 200, and 500-guest weddings cost in 2026, broken down by service style and cuisine choice. Plus the four levers that move the bill 30% in either direction.
What this article covers
In this guide.
- 01Why catering is the biggest line item
- 02100-guest wedding — sample budget
- 03200-guest wedding — sample budget
- 04500-guest wedding — sample budget
- 05Plated vs buffet vs live stations
- 06Indian, Pakistani, Arabic — cuisine impact on cost
- 07Drinks programme cost
- 08Cake and dessert costs
- 09Four ways to save without losing the experience
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