Wedding Planner

Wedding Planner — Boutique Luxury Events Company | JLT, Dubai Contract type: Permanent, full-time Location: Office-based in JLT, Dubai, Monday to Friday, working from home Saturday, with time off in lieu for Sunday events Salary: AED 15,000–18,000 per month, depending on experience Visa: Sponsorship available; candidates on their own visa are also welcome Start: ASAP About the Company Our client is a boutique, Dubai-based luxury events company known for a cinematic, story-driven approach to celebrations. Its creative leadership has an international background in film and storytelling, and its weddings are designed to feel like stepping into a movie. The company plans high-end weddings across Indian, Arab and international traditions. It is now expanding into destination weddings, for couples marrying in Dubai and for Dubai couples marrying abroad. The Role You'll manage weddings from first client meeting to final send-off. You'll work closely with the creative director to turn their vision into detailed, workable plans and flawless delivery on the day. This is a key hire as the business grows its destination wedding offering. Key Responsibilities Meet clients to understand their vision, then develop concepts, mood boards and presentations Build detailed timelines, event flows, show flows and checklists, and run them on the day Source and coordinate venues, vendors and suppliers, in Dubai and for destination weddings abroad Manage budgets, cost estimates, vendor negotiations and payment schedules Oversee décor, logistics and on-the-day operations Handle guest communication and solve problems before and during events Run several weddings and timelines at once without dropping the detail What You'll Bring 2+ years' experience as a wedding planner in Dubai's luxury or high-end wedding market Strong organisational and time-management skills, with excellent attention to detail A creative eye, and confidence in Canva for mood boards and client presentations Budgeting skills, including cost estimation, vendor negotiation and expense tracking Excellent written and spoken English, with a polished, client-facing manner; Arabic is a plus Knowledge of Dubai's venues and vendor network Calm under pressure, accountable, and comfortable working evenings and weekends during live events A valid UAE driving licence and your own car A relevant diploma or degree is preferred but not essential Show more Show less