In short: yes, you can have a full buffet on a private yacht in Dubai. On our wedding yachts the open buffet is AED 157 per guest and is added when you book. On any other yacht a buffet, a live BBQ or a chef on board is arranged on request, and for 100 to 300 guests the Desert Rose event yacht has complete catering packages from AED 349 per guest. We handle the food, the setup and the service, so you only invite the guests.
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Three ways to serve a buffet on the water
| Group | How it works | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 40 guests | Buffet, live BBQ or chef on board, arranged for your yacht and menu | On request, sent on WhatsApp |
| 12 to 100 guests (weddings and celebrations) | Open buffet added at checkout on our wedding yachts | AED 157 per guest |
| 100 to 300 guests | Standard, Premium or Royal catering on the Desert Rose event yacht | From AED 349 per guest |
For a smaller group that wants something simple, a set meal also works well: Mix Grill at AED 157 per person or Seafood at AED 150 per person, served from 12 PM with a minimum of 2 meals.
Which yacht for a buffet
A buffet needs space for the table and room for guests to move, so choose one size up from your guest count. Our wedding yachts are booked for at least 3 hours:
| Yacht | Guests | Per hour | 3 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Ft Majesty | up to 12 | AED 1,000 | AED 3,000 |
| 55 Ft Integrity | up to 15 | AED 1,200 | AED 3,600 |
| 70 Ft Majesty | up to 30 | AED 1,400 | AED 4,200 |
| 82 Ft Paradise (on-deck jacuzzi) | up to 30 | AED 1,800 | AED 5,400 |
| 90 Ft Bu Mubarak | up to 40 | AED 2,000 | AED 6,000 |
| 95 Ft Venus | up to 50 | AED 4,800 | AED 14,400 |
| 120 Ft Lafet | up to 100 | AED 2,400 | AED 7,200 |
Example budgets
- Family celebration, 30 guests: 70 Ft Majesty for 3 hours (AED 4,200) + open buffet for 30 (AED 4,710) = AED 8,910, about AED 297 per guest.
- Engagement, 100 guests: 120 Ft Lafet for 3 hours (AED 7,200) + open buffet for 100 (AED 15,700) = AED 22,900, about AED 229 per guest.
- Company evening, 200 guests: Desert Rose for 4 hours (AED 35,960) + Standard catering (AED 69,800) = AED 105,760.
The Desert Rose packages are explained in our event catering guide.
What we take care of
- The menu, the food and the setup on board before you arrive.
- Service during the trip and clearing after the meal.
- Cake (AED 150), fruit platter (AED 150), flowers (AED 200) and decoration from AED 150.
- A photographer (AED 700) and a limousine (AED 800, order a day before) if you want them.
Soft drinks, water and ice are included on every yacht. Tell us about allergies and dietary needs when you book.
Good to know
- Book early for weekends and wedding season; big yachts are limited.
- Every guest needs an original passport or Emirates ID (Coast Guard rule).
- Pay by card, Apple Pay, Mamo Pay or Tabby, or choose Tamara at checkout.
FAQ
Can we have a buffet on a small yacht?
Yes. On request we arrange a buffet, a live BBQ or a chef for your yacht and send the price on WhatsApp.
How much is the open buffet?
AED 157 per guest on our wedding yachts, added at checkout.
What about 200 or 300 guests?
The Desert Rose event yacht takes up to 300 guests, with catering packages from AED 349 per guest.
Tell us your date and guest count on WhatsApp, or see our wedding and celebration yachts.
