Middle Eastern · Halal · Mezze & Grills
Arabic Food Catering Dubai
Generous Middle Eastern feasts for weddings, majlis and corporate events, lavish mezze spreads, live shawarma and mixed-grill stations, ouzi centrepieces and live kunafa.
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Lavish Middle Eastern Feasts for EVERY CELEBRATION
Arabic cuisine is built for hospitality, abundant mezze, smoky charcoal grills and rice dishes meant to be shared. Buffestra’s Arabic menus span the Levant and the Gulf, from cold and hot mezze to live shawarma carving, mixed grills and fragrant mandi, kabsa and ouzi.
We design the spread around your guests and bring the theatre, live shawarma and grill stations cooking in front of your guests, and a live kunafa counter to finish. Halal throughout, with a naturally vegetarian-rich mezze selection for mixed-nationality events.
Built Region by Region, DISH BY DISH
A sample of what we cater. Tell us your event and we’ll build an Arabic spread around it.
Cold Mezze
The Arabic table opener, hummus, moutabal, tabbouleh, fattoush, vine leaves and labneh with warm bread.
Hot Mezze
Fried and baked favourites, kibbeh, sambousek, cheese rolls, falafel and batata harra.
Live Shawarma Station
Chicken and lamb shawarma carved to order with fresh bread, garlic sauce and pickles. Live station catering →
Mixed Grill
Charcoal-grilled shish taouk, lamb kofta, lamb chops, and shish kebab.
Mandi, Kabsa & Ouzi
Fragrant Gulf rice dishes and whole-lamb ouzi centrepieces for grand gatherings.
Arabic Sweets
Live kunafa counter plus baklava, umm ali and maamoul.
Abundant, Authentic & HALAL
Arabic catering is about generosity. Every menu is halal, mezze-rich and built to impress mixed-nationality guest lists.
WEDDINGS & ENGAGEMENTS, GRAND ARABIC WEDDING FEASTS
A sample of what we cater. Tell us your event and we’ll design the menu around your guests.
Grand Arabic Wedding Feasts
Mezze spreads, live grills and ouzi centrepieces with elegant buffet or plated service for nikah and reception.
Iftar & Suhoor Catering
Complete iftar and suhoor menus, dates, soups, mezze, mains and Arabic sweets for corporate and private gatherings.
Corporate & Majlis Events
Generous Middle Eastern buffets and live stations for office celebrations, VIP majlis and government functions.
How Much Does Arabic Catering COST IN DUBAI?
Arabic catering in Dubai typically runs from AED 90 to AED 230+ per person, depending on menu, live stations and service style.
Mezze Buffet
AED 90–140 / person
- Cold & hot mezze
- Rice dish
- Grilled mains
- Salads & bread
- Arabic dessert
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Premium + Live Station
AED 140–230 / person
- All buffet inclusions
- Live shawarma & grill
- Mandi or ouzi
- Live kunafa
- Service team
Royal Feast
AED 230+ / person
- Grand buffet or plated
- Whole ouzi & premium grills
- Full styling
- Bespoke menu
Final pricing depends on guest count, venue and menu. Request a custom quote →
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Among the Leading ARABIC CATERERS in Dubai
From a 50-guest iftar to a 1,000-cover Arabic wedding, we bring abundant halal feasts, live stations and the generous spirit of Middle Eastern hospitality.
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We plan the menu collaboratively, manage the supply chain, organise uniformed service staff and oversee every element on the day.
Full-Service Catering Management
Middle Eastern Specialists
Chefs across Levantine and Gulf traditions, mezze, charcoal grills, mandi, kabsa and ouzi.
Halal & Veg-Friendly
Halal on every booking, with a naturally vegetarian-rich mezze selection for mixed guest lists.
Transparent, Budget-Responsive Pricing
Itemised proposals for every enquiry. Whether your budget is modest or generous, we optimise quality within it, no hidden charges.
Proven at Scale
Delivered Arabic weddings, corporate iftars and VIP majlis events across the UAE.
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What Clients Say About our Catering Services in Dubai
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bufestra Caterer is absolutely amazing! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized. The buffet setup was done so smoothly and professionally, making the whole experience stress-free. The food was delicious every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. What truly stood out, though, was the team. They were incredibly kind, warm, and attentive, serving everyone with genuine care and a smile. They were also right on time, which made a big difference in keeping everything running seamlessly. Overall, such a wonderful experience highly recommendPosted on Google Maria DodonuTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you for doing an amazing food, presentation and service at our birthday/anniversary celebration. Our guests appreciated the canapes and BBQ dishes. Nel set it up brilliantly. Darryl, Helen, Gulam were very attentive and Chef Pankaj was a star for the live station counter. Thank you.Posted on Google Melanie PereiraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service and delicious food Everything was well presented, on time, and mu guests loved it Simply one of the best catering companies Highly recommendedPosted on Google Sameh AliTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Incredible food & a very professional teamPosted on Google Khalid TakrouriTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Buffestra for a great catering event. Highly Recommend!!Posted on Google Rudy KazalTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amaaaazingg catering, the food was very good and the team is very professional. Highly recommended ????Posted on Google N HETrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Honestly one of the best catering I’ve worked with so far. Service??? Great!!! Food?? Amazing!!Posted on Google Muram Al-khatib
FAQ's
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What dishes are included in Arabic catering?
Arabic catering includes cold and hot mezze (hummus, moutabal, tabbouleh, kibbeh, sambousek), live shawarma and mixed-grill stations, rice dishes such as mandi, kabsa and ouzi, and sweets like kunafa and baklava.
How much does Arabic catering cost in Dubai?
Arabic catering in Dubai generally ranges from AED 90–140 per person for a mezze buffet, AED 140–230 for premium menus with live stations, and AED 230+ for a royal feast.
Do you provide live shawarma and grill stations?
Yes, live shawarma carving and charcoal mixed-grill stations are among our most-booked formats, cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Do you cater Ramadan iftar and suhoor?
Yes. We provide complete iftar and suhoor menus with dates, soups, mezze, mains and Arabic sweets for corporate and private gatherings.
Do you offer vegetarian options?
Yes, the Arabic mezze table is naturally vegetarian-rich, including hummus, moutabal, tabbouleh, falafel and vine leaves.
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