Answer-First Pricing Bands (Dubai, 2026)
| Guest Count | Typical Planning Scope | Indicative Fee Band (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| 60-120 | Planning + day coordination | 20,000-55,000 |
| 120-220 | Full planning + production oversight | 55,000-150,000 |
| 220+ | Multi-day / high-complexity orchestration | 150,000+ |
Why guest count changes pricing quickly
Larger events increase supplier coordination, floorplan complexity, staffing needs, and timeline control requirements. The planning effort grows non-linearly once guest movement and multi-zone programming are involved.
Scope checkpoints to confirm before comparing quotes
Ask each planner to confirm exactly what is included: design rounds, supplier management depth, rehearsal support, and event-day command coverage. A lower planning fee can hide expensive operational exclusions.
Hidden add-ons that inflate budgets
Common uplift areas include overtime staffing, late-night strike/removal, special permit handling, and accelerated timeline requests. Build a reserve for these instead of treating them as edge cases.
How to use this guide in your vendor brief
Share your estimated guest count band, date range, venue shortlist, and budget ceiling in one page. Better briefing quality improves proposal accuracy and reduces revision cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding planner in Dubai cost for 100 guests?
For many premium-format events, planning fees commonly sit in the lower-to-mid five figures AED depending on scope and production complexity.
Do planner fees increase linearly with guest count?
Usually no. Complexity often increases in steps once layouts, logistics, and staffing cross certain thresholds.
What should I send before requesting quotes?
Send guest count estimate, event format, budget range, date window, and must-have deliverables to get cleaner proposals.
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Editorial note
This guide is produced by the Luxury Event Network editorial team using local market research, vendor-audit workflows, and practical event planning criteria. It is updated as vendor data and market conditions change.