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A belly dance show gives a corporate event a clear sense of place. Guests who fly in for a conference or an incentive trip want to feel they are in Dubai. A short, polished show between courses does that in a way background music cannot.
Price: a belly dance show usually costs AED 1,500 to AED 2,000. Group shows, extra sets and peak dates cost more. See belly dance show prices.
Where belly dancers fit at company events
Gala dinners and awards nights. A set between the main course and the awards, or straight after the speeches, brings the energy back.
Arabian nights and themed events. The dancer can be the centre of the theme, with music, costume and props chosen to match.
Product launches and brand events. A show at the reveal moment or during the welcome drinks gets guests to stop and watch.
Welcome dinners for international guests. A short show gives visitors from abroad a taste of the region on their first night.
Desert camp dinners. A belly dancer is a natural part of a dinner in the desert.
Solo dancer or a group?
A solo dancer works well for a dinner of up to a few hundred guests where people are seated close to the floor. For a big ballroom, a stage show or a large conference dinner, a group of dancers with a choreographed routine reads better from the back of the room. See the formats on the belly dance shows page.
Working with your agenda
Corporate events run on a tight schedule. Send the team the running order early. The usual pattern is two sets of 10 to 15 minutes, placed where the agenda needs a lift. If speeches run over, the dancer waits for the cue from your event manager or the AV team.
Think about your audience too. A mixed international crowd, a local audience and a family event all call for a different costume and a different level of guest interaction. Tell the team who will be in the room and the show is planned around them.
Sound, stage and logistics
- Sound. The dancer works with your venue's AV team. If there is none, the team can arrange a sound system, live musicians or a DJ.
- Floor. A clear, flat area in view of all tables. A small stage helps in big rooms.
- Changing room. A private room near the hall, with a mirror.
- Access. Some hotels and venues need names in advance for security. Ask for them early.
Events in Abu Dhabi
The same team books belly dancers for corporate events in Abu Dhabi. Travel time is part of the quote.
