Welcome to the future of party & event planning!
Special Occasions, brings the UAE a breath of fresh air to party planning and event organising. By combining old fashioned values, going the extra mile, and providing our experience and tools to make your occasion as special as it can be. Special Occasions leads the way in all things party and events, by providing the same quality results, every time.
ABOUT US
Special Occasions is the answer to demands of the social world, on the working family, heavily burdened office, out-of-town business, or special occasion in need of special recognition. As a business, we understand the needs of public and private organizations. As parents and family members, we understand the needs of setting special time apart from other events in our lives.
We offer party planning and event organising services from small scale to elite, luxury and exciting packages, tailor made to suit you and your special day and occasion.
Our systems for party planning and event organising have been drawn up, evaluated, practiced, worked, and reworked to ensure the maximum efficiency while minimizing the possibility of error. We recommend and use local vendors who have the same desire to be the best at what they do, while providing un-matchable services.
We provide party planning and event organising in a wide range of applications. We guarantee satisfaction in the areas of appearance, performance, and taste. The following is a sampling of the types of events we plan:
Children’s and Adult’s Birthday Parties
Product Launches / New Store or Business Openings
Corporate Events – Meetings, Trainings, Conferences and Workshops.
Wedding Receptions, Anniversaries and Baby / Bridal Showers.
…..and any other event that needs to be planned.
Our aim is to get you the best options within your budget! If you have a budget in mind, please let us know and we will work out the best package for you according to it which will include everything you desire.
For more detailed information please visit the Services and Corporate pages.
SERVICES
At Special Occasions we pride ourselves on providing you with what you want for that special day, below is a list of occasions we can make as special as can be for you:
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
- Babies, Toddlers & Children’s (themes available)
- Teenagers & Adults
All birthday parties can be customized to your desire and incorporating all your chosen elements such as: Decorations, Catering, Entertainment, Invites, Venue Hire and all your other requirements.
BABY & BRIDAL SHOWERS
Baby and Bridal showers can be as casual or as extravagant as you desire. We can plan the special day on behalf of the mother or the host and will take care of all he elements from games to catering, so all that is left is for everyone (especially the mother or bride to be) to enjoy the day.
ANNIVERSARIES/GRADUATIONS/OTHER OCCASIONS
All special occasions you hold dear to your heart should be celebrated. Whether it’s a small family get-together or a extravagant show, we will take the fuss, stress and planning out of it for you. Leave it to us and all you have to do is show up and enjoy!
PRIVATE PARTY PLANNER
All our available services can be individually sourced for each occasion with a partnership base approach with us to plan your special day.
OR to make it a really memorable occasion and allow yourself to get with all the other important things in your life, you can take advantage of private party planner hire!
All we need are your vague or detailed ideas and thoughts and we’ll have your party/event successfully planned and executed before you know it.
When you hire a Special Occasions Party Planner, you get all the below services as well as the guarantee we will make your occasion as special as it can be.
PARTY PLANNING PACKAGE SERVICES
Includes:
- Initial Consultation
- Vendor referrals (to accommodate your budget)
- Setting up and attending vendor meetings
- Following up with vendors throughout the planning of your event
- Final Meetings: the week of your event to go over final details and concerns you may have including:
- All Vendor Information
- Itinerary
- Decorations / Layout of venue
- Party Favors
- Invitations for your Guests
- Seating Charts
- Guest List/Place cards
- Collection of all items - Special Occasions staff will transport to venue
- All extra items discussed in our initial consultation. You want it, we’ll get it!
- Special Occasions will be available via phone and/or email throughout the entire planning process.
- Special Occasions assigned staff member(s) will arrive to set-up approximately 2-3 hours prior to the star of your event (contingent upon the access of venue) Special Occasions staff will remain on-site throughout your entire event and will leave approximately 30mins after the entertainment has finished.
- Special Occasions responsibilities at the event will include:
- Keeping the party running smoothly from start to finish according to your itinerary.
- Coordinating with vendors
- Handling any problems/issues that may arise
- Prior to Special Occasions departure, staff will gather all gifts, belongings and miscellaneous items and place them in one convenient location.
Need one of our professional party planners to manage and coordinate your party or event? No problem! We would be happy to offer our services to ensure your special day is executed to perfection – the way YOU planned. No need to book any of our items or packages…we’ll just come along on the day to be briefed on how you want your party or event to flow.
For more information about any of our services please use our Contact form.
Corporate Events
All of our corporate event services include sourcing and managing your desired guestlist, coordinating all RSVP’s and ensuring your event is planned, executed and successful, with decor, catering, a DJ, entertainment and everything you desire.
Many, if not all organisations have some sort of annual, quarterly or events for special occasions, such as anniversaries, end of year, or when visitors are in town. Proper planning and coordination should increase the chances of an event successfully meeting your company’s goal – there is a goal after all…and that’s all we need to know to make your event surpass your expectations and desires.
Planning a corporate event takes multitasking and organisational skills as well as relationship-building with vendors and facility managers to ensure requirements and needs are met…and really, why waste YOUR time when WE have everything you need to plan and execute your event in the time it takes you to Google it!
Team building Games & Activities
Personal MC Services in English and/or Arabic
Entertainment Options: Belly Dancers, Magic Shows, Fire Breathers, DJ and Full Sound Equipment, Dance Groups, Singers and so much more…
Personalised Banners & Posters
Decor: Balloons, Flower Arrangements, Furniture, Plaques, Trophies….
Catering: Canapes, Full Buffet, Cakes and wait staff
For more information about any of our services please use our Contact form. We will prepare and Event Plan based on your requirements and provide you with an array of options and our experience to make your corporate event one that will be enjoyed by all.
News / Special Events
December 26th 2011
We have had an amazing year in 2011! A big thank you to everyone who made it so successful.
We are currently taking a much deserved break from the 27th of December 2011 and we re-open fresh for the new year on the 6th of January 2012.
HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON EVERYONE!
August 24th 2011
Amazing new entertainment acts and shows, newly designed balloon decorations, exciting new catering options….we are ready and excited for the event & party season post Ramadan!
July 11th 2011
We are already taking bookings for Ramadan! Whether it be Iftar Catering, our wonderful range of Ramadan Tents & furniture or mall/hotel/business entertainment. We are booking up fast, so get in touch to make this Ramadan extra special with Special Occasions.
July 1st 2011
Special Occasions is running their Kids Fun Learning Center for a 3 day package (Sat, Sun & Mon consecutively) from 16th July until the last w-end in August (27th-29th) 2011. Check out the ‘Kids Fun Learning Center’ Page for more details!
June 18th 2011
Graduation Parties are very special occasions and we would love to make yours the best it can be! We can organise all your requirements with our Services no matter how big or small! You tell us what you need and in turn we will provide you with all the best options.
If you already have a suitable venue, we make sure the party is fabulous from ensuring the decor is as you want it, conduct activities/games with prizes for everyone in attendance, provide a graduation cake, catering, furniture, photographer, hosting it as your personal party host and of course any other element you require e.g. custom invite designs, DJ, party favours, the list is endless!
May 22nd 2011
We are now casting for the second series of Super Sweet World Class!! and we are looking for people aged 17-25 who are willing to have us organise your party end of June/July. You need to be a larger than life character, have an extravagant party with big budget and happy to be on camera. This is an International TV Show aired all over the world!
The party can be for any occasion! Birthday, Graduation, Bridal/Baby Shower or simply a summer party! Email us at: info@specialccasions with yours and party details if you would like to be considered for this show
May 17th 2011
We are very pleased to announce that we can now offer a venue for your party or event in TECOM! Contact us for more information.
April 4th 2011
Our re-vamped yummy Kids Party Food Menu is now available!
Feb 24th 2011
Honored to be ….
PART OF THE AHLAN HOT 100 2011!
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Oct 1st 2010
Our Special Occasions Gift Vouchers are now available! Why not give someone the perfect gift of getting the party started.
Extra Party Activities
SPECIAL O CUPCAKE DECORATING PARTY
Each cupcake decorating party is tailored to the age of the children involved. At each party each child is given a box of 6 cupcakes to decorate and then take home. We decorate some cupcakes together, before the children get to show of their creative side and decorate some to their own design using a mix of butter-icing, decorations, sprinkles and shapes – all provided.
Parties last for 1 hour (decorating time) and prices start at 800 Dhs for 6 children. Additional children at 70Dhs each.
MINI MANICURE/ PEDICURE PARTY
What better way to spend some fun and relaxing time with your girl friends at your party! A Mini Mani/Pedi Party offers all party guests their own choice of colour and/or nail stickers. No cutting of nails or cuticles will be performed on children ages 15 and under. While your nails dry, you may choose to succumb to a relaxing shoulder massage.
Parties last for either 1 hour or 2 hours and prices start at 900 Dhs for 10 children.
MINI MAKEOVER PARTY
Each Mini Make-over party is tailored to suit the age of the children involved. At each party all participants get a BEFOR/AFTER photo shoot, taken by photo, for them to keep in memory of their fun day. Games are also tailored to suit the theme: ‘Lipstick Mania’, Make-up Memory’ and ‘Pass the Blusher’ are all included once everyone is made up and beautiful.
Parties last for either 1 hour or 2 hours and prices start at 800 Dhs for 10 children.
FULLY THEMED PARTIES
From ‘Glitz & Glamour’ , ‘Ghosts & Spooks’, ‘Young Chef’ and ‘Celebrity Party’
Our star-studded party ideas make it oh-so simple for to create and have a fab party fully decorated and food themed for everyone to have an amazing time!
We are always working on very Special Party offerings and Events!
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Our Special Party Packages
We can organise all your requirements with our Services no matter how big or small! You tell us what you need and in turn we will provide you with all the best options.
We can offer our services to locate a suitable venue for your celebrations – if one is not already chosen. If the venue is already confirmed, we would be delighted to offer you 1 of our 5 Kid’s Party Packages as listed below. However if one of our packages is not entirely suitable, do not worry! We can add/remove any items to make a Bespoke Package just for you
Basic Party Package
Our Special Occasions Party Host and Assistants
All Decorations and Setup (Including: 100 Helium Latex Balloons, Streamers, Happy Birthday Banner)
Group Games with Prizes ( For example: Pin the tail on the Donkey, Pass the Parcel, Musical Chairs, Limbo, etc….)
Party Hats & Blowers
1 x Entertainment Option of your choice: Either a Clown or Face Painter for 1 hour **
Party Music & Sound System
Party Favours for all guests – our standard party favours contain candy, chocolates and 2 novelty items. (we can add anything additional you desire)
Our Special Birthday Cake
Birthday Present for the birthday recipient from us! Just because we love birthdays!
As well as all the added services from one of our professional party planners to organise, manage and make sure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
All for only 2,500 Dhs (for up to 30 children and maximum of 3 hours within Dubai)
Elite Party Package
Our Special Occasions Party Host and Assistants
All Decorations and Setup (Including: 100 Helium Latex Balloons, Streamers, Happy Birthday Banner)
Group Games with Prizes ( For example: Pin the tail on the Donkey, Pass the Parcel, Musical Chairs, Limbo, etc….)
Party Hats & Blowers
1 x Entertainment Option of your choice: Either a Clown or Face Painter for 1 hour **
Party Music & Sound System
Party Favours for all guests – our standard party favours contain candy, chocolates and 2 novelty items. (we can add anything additional you desire)
Our Special Birthday Cake
Kids Tables & Chairs with table covers
Birthday Present for the birthday recipient from us! Just because we love birthdays!
As well as all the added services from one of our professional party planners to organise, manage and make sure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
All for only 3,500 Dhs (for up to 30 children and maximum of 3 hours within Dubai)
Super Birthday Package
Our Special Occasions Party Host and Assistants
All Decorations and Setup (Including: 125 Helium Latex Balloons, 2 Foil Balloon Arrangements, Streamers, Happy Birthday Banner)
Group Games with Prizes ( For example: Pin the tail on the Donkey, Pass the Parcel, Musical Chairs, Limbo, etc….)
A Medium Size Bouncy Castle
1 x Entertainment Option of your choice: Either a Clown or Face Painter for 2 hours
Party Music & Sound System
Party Favors for all guests – our standard party favours contain candy, chocolates and 2 novelty items. (we can add anything additional you desire)
Our Special Birthday Cake
Kids Tables & Chairs with covers
Party Hats & Blowers
Custom Design Invitations
A Pinata
Birthday Present for the birthday recipient from us! Just because we love birthdays!
As well as all the added services from one of our professional party planners to organise, manage and make sure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
All for only 5,000 Dhs (for up to 30 children and maximum of 3 hours within Dubai)
Mega Party Package
Our Special Occasions Party Host and Assistants
All Decorations and Setup (Including: 150 Helium Latex Balloons, 4 Foil Balloon Arrangements, Streamers, Happy Birthday Banners)
Group Games with Prizes ( For example: Pin the tail on the Donkey, Pass the Parcel, Musical Chairs, Limbo, etc….)
A Bouncy Castle
Balloon Bending Clown and a Face Painter for the duration of the party
Magic Show
Party Music & Sound System
Party Favors for all guests – our standard party favours contain candy, chocolates and 2 novelty items. (we can add anything additional you desire)
Our Special Birthday Cake
Kids Tables & Chairs with covers
Party Hats & Blowers
Custom Design Invitations
Custom Designed Personalised Birthday Banner 1.5 x 1.2metres. Signed by all guests at the party…Great Keepsake for the Birthday recipient!
A Pinata
Party Food & Drinks (6 Items from our Kids Party Food Menu, Popcorn, Candy Bowl + Drinks)
Birthday Present for the birthday recipient from us! Just because we love birthdays!
As well as all the added services from one of our professional party planners to organise, manage and make sure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
All for only 7,500 Dhs (for up to 30 children and maximum of 3 hours within Dubai)
We Love To Party Complete Party Package
Our Special Occasions Party Host and Assistants
All Decorations and Setup (Including: 200 Helium Latex Balloons, Foil Balloon Arrangements, Streamers, Happy Birthday Banners, Confetti and a whole lot more)
Group Games with Prizes ( For example: Pin the tail on the Donkey, Pass the Parcel, Musical Chairs, Limbo, etc….)
A Bouncy Castle
Balloon Bending Clown and a Face Painter for the duration of the party
Magic Show
Juggling Show
2 x Mascot Characters of your choice for 1 hour
Party Music & Sound System
Party Favors for all guests – our standard party favours contain candy, chocolates and 2 novelty items. (we can add anything additional you desire)
Our Special Birthday Cake
Cotton Candy Machine
Kids Tables & Chairs with covers
Party Hats & Blowers
Custom Design Invitations
Custom Designed Personalised Birthday Banner 1.5 x 1.2metres. Signed by all guests at the party…Great Keepsake for the Birthday recipient!
A Pinata
Party Food & Drinks (6 Items from our Kids Party Food Menu, Popcorn, Candy Bowl + Drinks)
Birthday Present for the birthday recipient from us! Just because we love birthdays!
As well as all the added services from one of our professional party planners to organise, manage and make sure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
All for only 10,500 Dhs (for up to 30 children and maximum of 3 hours within Dubai)
** Have either the clown or face painter stay for 2 hours OR have both for 1 hour each for only and extra 200Dhs
*** Prices listed are for Dubai. Please add 300 Dhs for Abu Dhabi and price for other Emirates available upon request.
Need a Special Themed Party?? We can include any chosen theme into out parties and customise all decorations to suit for an additional 500.00 Dhs.
Do you need to add individual items? You most definitely can! How about a photographer? A special Character Mascot? Cupcake Decorating is always lots of fun! We are happy to add your additional requirements to any of the above package and offer you a combined special price.
We can also take care of all your Kids Party food!
With so many options to choose from to make your Special Occasion as special as it can be, here is a list of some items we can incorporate into your package:
Balloon Bending Clown 300 Dhs p/h OR 700 Dhs for 3 hrs
Face Painter 300 Dhs p/h OR 700 Dhs for 3 hrs
Juggler 750 Dhs (30mins Show)
Magician 750 Dhs (30mins Show)
Games Coordinators x 2 1,000 Dhs p/h (Includes prizes & music)
DJ with Full equipment 3,500.00 Dhs (up to 5hrs)
Beauty Technician 650 Dhs p/h (Includes glitter tattoos, nail art & make up)
Stilt Walkers 2,500 Dhs per 1hr
Henna Artist 2,000 Dhs per 2hrs
Belly Dancer 2,500 Dhs (30mins show)
Professional Comedy Show From 8,000 Dhs 25mins show)
Professional English Speaking MC/HOST 750 Dhs p/h
Professional Bi-lingual MC/HOST 900 Dhs p/h (English/Arabic)
Mascot Characters 1,200.00 Dhs per 2 hours
Cultural Dance Shows From: 6,000 Dhs
Fantasy Stage Show 7,500 Dhs (3 Sets / 7mins)
Fire Breathers x 2 5,000 Dhs (30mins)
LED & UV Light Show 10,000 Dhs
Mystical Fire & Snake Show 8,500.00 Dhs
Drumming ‘Musical Magic’ Show From 7,500 Dhs p/h (45mins)
Flying Ariel Artist & Acrobatic Act From 8,500 Dhs
Stilt Walker Show From 6,000 Dhs
Pop Group Dancers From 9,500 Dhs (30mins show)
In-house pro Photographer 1,500 Dhs for up to 3hrs
And anything else your heart desires….
For More Information please contact us. We look forward to getting the party planning started!
Party Food & Catering
We can organise all your Party Food and Catering for any type of event with our wonderful array of menu options.
Contact us to find out about our Canape, Multi-Cuisene Buffets, Live BBQ, Pizza & Pasta Stations which can be personally adapted to suit your Special Occasion.
All our catering options come to you fresh! And we can even provide you with required furniture and wait staff.
Our Special Kids Party Food
No Kids Party is complete without Party Food! We serve up the very best of all the party favourites on our Mini Buffet layout at your kids party. We can also cater for ‘Vegetarian only’ options. Please contact us for your specific requirements quotation.
Menu Items (each come in 25 pieces)
Tomato & Cheese Finger Sandwiches
Ham & Cheese Finger Sandwiches
Tuna Salad Finger Sandwiches
Peanut Butter Finger Sandwiches
Tomato & Cheese Mini Pitas
Ham & Cheese Mini Pitas
Mini Sausage Rolls
Chicken Nuggets
Mini Cheese & Olive Pizza
Falafel
Spring Rolls (Chicken or Veg)
Samosas (Chicken or Veg)
Mini Cheese Burgers
Mini Beef Meatballs
Hummus & Carrot Mini Toasty Bites
Cream Cheese & Sweet Chilli Mini Toasty Bites
Cheese, Crackers & Veggie Platter
Sweet Treats
Fruit Skewers (Pineapple, Strawberry, Kiwi & Grape)
Mini Chocolate Muffins
Mini Vanilla Muffins
Fairy Bread (Luscious Bread Cut-outs with Sprinkles)
Chocolate Brownie Slices
Honey Joys (Honey Glazed Cornflakes in cupcake cases)
Marshmallow Sprinkles
Chocolate Coconut Balls
All Kids Party Food Packages come with the following items:
Popcorn Bowl
Mixed Candy Bowl
Juice & Flavoured Milk Boxes – Mixed Variety
To complete you Kids Party Food Menu, you may select your choices based on the below packages:
- 3 items + Popcorn Bowl + Mixed Candy Bowl + Drink Boxes
(with serving platters, plates & napkins) 550.00 Dhs
- 4 items + Popcorn Bowl + Mixed Candy Bowl + Drink Boxes
(with serving platters, plates & napkins) 675.00 Dhs
- 5 items + Popcorn Bowl + Mixed Candy Bowl + Drink Boxes
(with serving platters, plates & napkins) 850.00 Dhs
- 6 items + Popcorn Bowl + Mixed Candy Bowl + Drink Boxe
(with serving platters, plates & napkins) 1,000.00 Dhs
If you would like to add any additional items to your Kids Party Food Package, please add 80.00 Dhs per menu item
All Kids Party Food Items are freshly made on the day of your party. The ‘hot’ items will be re-heated (or if you prefer, served at room temperature) just before serving.
Entertainment, Shows & Performers
Our staff are experienced in Entertainment Planning & Management with a passion and commitment to ensure your function runs smoothly and professionally.
Stumped on ideas on what act or show to have at your event? Our extensive experience in organising the perfect entertainment for you Corporate event, Birthday Party, Mall Event and everything in between makes it a piece of cake.
In addition to supplying some of the Middle East’s premier acts, we are constantly expanding our portfolio with fresh, new, innovative entertainment.
Tailor made acts, character actors and specific music to suit specialised situations.
Just give us a call or email us to discuss entertainment ideas and options for your special occasion.
