Wedding Reception on a Yacht in the UAE: A Guide for Big Weddings

For many families in the UAE, a wedding means a long guest list. A reception at sea lets everyone celebrate together, with the city skyline as the backdrop, without giving up the comfort of a proper banquet hall. Here is how to plan it.

Why a big yacht works for weddings

• Room for everyone: our wedding yachts host up to 300 guests.
• A real banquet hall: enclosed, air-conditioned, with panoramic windows and marble floors.
• A stage for the big moments: the fountain lounge for the first dance and the open deck for the sunset entrance.
• Private: the yacht hosts your reception only.

Timing the evening

The minimum booking is 4 hours, and many families choose 5. A typical evening: guests board before sunset, the couple makes their entrance on the open deck in the golden hour, dinner is served in the hall, and the night ends with music and the cruise back past the city lights.

Menus for a wedding

• Royal, AED 849 per guest: a bespoke 5-star menu, DJ, hostess, security and AV setup. The choice for a formal reception.
• Premium, AED 449 per guest: a premium buffet with a live station, hostess and AV setup.
• Standard, AED 349 per guest: buffet or BBQ with a live station, for relaxed engagement parties.

Budget examples

Decoration and personal touches

Many couples bring their own decoration, flowers or a stage backdrop. Share your plan in the quote request: the events team confirms what can be set up on board and how much time the setup needs before boarding.

Planning checklist

1. Fix the date early, because each event yacht hosts one event at a time.
2. Choose the city: Rose Royale in Abu Dhabi or Desert Rose in Dubai.
3. Confirm the guest count and the package.
4. Agree the timing of the entrance, dinner and first dance.
5. Remind guests to bring an original passport or Emirates ID.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can a wedding yacht take?

Up to 300 guests.

How much is a wedding reception on a yacht?

The yacht is AED 8,990 per hour (minimum 4 hours), plus catering from AED 349 per guest.

Can we bring our own decoration?

Yes, tell us in the quote request and we confirm what can be set up on board.