# Zahra Studio Events

> Luxury destination wedding planning and creative direction studio between Dubai and Italy. Bespoke weddings and multi-day celebrations at iconic venues across the UAE, Italy and Europe.

## What we do

Zahra Studio is a boutique wedding planning and event styling studio working between Dubai, Italy and selected international destinations. Founded on a strong background in Italian floral design, the studio approaches each project with an editorial eye, a refined aesthetic and a deep respect for craftsmanship.

We offer full planning, creative direction and design for destination weddings, multi-day celebrations and private events. Our work blends European sophistication with the cultural richness of the Middle East, creating celebrations that feel timeless rather than trend-driven, from intimate gatherings to multi-day destination weddings.

8+ years of experience in luxury weddings.

## Where we operate

- **Primary**: Dubai (UAE), Italy
- **Italy**: Rome, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, Puglia, Sicily, Venice, Umbria
- **UAE & Middle East**: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah
- **Europe**: France (Provence, Côte d'Azur, Loire Valley, Paris), Greece, Portugal, Spain, UK
- **Worldwide on request**: Maldives, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Turkey, Thailand

## Services

- Destination wedding planning (full planning)
- Creative direction & wedding design
- Multi-day wedding celebrations
- Private events & welcome dinners
- Editorial & styled shoot production
- Floral design and creative direction
- Guest experience design
- Cross-cultural and multicultural weddings (Italian-Arab, European-Indian, etc.)

We do not offer standalone day-of coordination. Each collaboration is scoped to the couple's vision.

## Featured on

- **Wedvibes**, directory profile and editorial features (https://wedvibes.media/directory/planners/zahra-studio/)
- **Antibride**, wedding planner interview, April 2026 (https://www.antibride.com.au/post/wedding-planner-zahra-studio-events)
- **Carats and Cake**, vendor profile (https://caratsandcake.com/vendor/zahra-studio-events)

Published editorial: "Arabian Fairy Tales" at Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai (Wedvibes).

## Featured venues we work with

### Dubai & UAE
Bvlgari Resort Dubai · Bab Al Shams Desert Resort · Al Maha Desert Resort · One & Only Royal Mirage · One & Only The Palm · Atlantis The Palm · Atlantis the Royal · Raffles The Palm Dubai · Jumeirah Al Qasr · Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai · Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah Beach · Armani Hotel Dubai · Shangri-La Dubai · Six Senses · AURA Skypool · Nikki Beach Resort Dubai · Al Wathba (Abu Dhabi) · Kempinski · Sakhalin Restaurant Dubai · J1 Beach Dubai

### Italy
Bvlgari Hotel Roma · Hotel de Russie (Rocco Forte) · Hotel de la Ville (Rocco Forte) · St Regis Rome · Six Senses Rome · Anantara Convento di Amalfi · Casa Angelina (Praiano) · Palazzo Avino (Ravello) · Villa Cimbrone (Ravello) · Villa Astor (Sorrento) · Villa Cetinale (Tuscany) · Villa Corsini a Mezzomonte (Florence) · Villa La Cassinella (Lake Como) · Hotel Villa Cipressi (Varenna, Lake Como) · Castello Tafuri (Sicily) · Pettolecchia Collection (Puglia) · Masseria San Giovanni (Puglia) · Palazzo Daniele (Puglia) · Borgo Stomennano (Tuscany) · Ca' Sagredo Hotel (Venice) · Villa Miani (Rome) · Casale del Gallo (Rome)

### Europe
COMO Le Beauvallon (Côte d'Azur, France) · Château du Grand-Lucé (Loire Valley, France) · Hotel Vermelho (Portugal) · The Heritage Collection (curated estates across Europe)

### International
Le Méridien Maldives Resort · Sanu Lagoon Resort (Sri Lanka)

## Creative collaborators

### Photo & video
Paola Colleoni (Milan) · Les Vaques (Madrid)

### Floral design
Carolin Ruggaber (Berlin) · Gosha (Dubai)

### Rental & decor
Mia Sylvia (UK)

### Bridal designers we love
Oscar de la Renta · Monique Lhuillier · Danielle Frankel · Anita Dongre · Anne Barge · Elly Sofocli · Dior · Buccellati

## Industry positioning

Zahra Studio operates in the luxury destination wedding segment in Italy and the UAE, alongside boutique studios such as Bottega d'Amore, Georgia Louise Weddings, Helena d'Ambrosio, La Lindi, Melograno Wedding Lab and Simona Parisi Brilliant Wedding.

## Pricing

Ultra-luxury, by-invitation. Limited commissions per year. We do not publish standardised packages because we do not believe in standardised weddings, every project is bespoke. Pricing on consultation only. Couples typically reach out 12–18 months before the wedding date.

## Pages

Every page on the site, as Markdown links so an agent can follow them directly.

- [Home](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/): studio overview, positioning and selected work.
- [About](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/about): who we are, background and approach.
- [Services](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/services): full planning, creative direction and design.
- [Weddings](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/weddings): destination weddings and multi-day celebrations.
- [Events](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/events): private events, welcome dinners and brand work.
- [Portfolio](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/portfolio): all real weddings, editorials and private events.
- [Testimonials](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/testimonials): words from couples we have worked with.
- [FAQ](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/faq): planning, pricing and process questions.
- [Contact](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/contact): enquiries and consultation requests.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/privacy-policy): privacy and cookie policy.

### Real weddings

- [Savanna & Nick, Casale del Gallo, Rome](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/portfolio/real-wedding-savanna-nick-casale-del-gallo-rome): countryside estate wedding in the Roman hills.
- [Villa Miani, Rome](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/portfolio/real-wedding-creative-concept-villa-miani-rome): sculptural floral arch above the city.
- [Casale Malatesta, Italy](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/portfolio/real-wedding-casale-malatesta-italy): Italian countryside celebration.
- [Rome, Italy](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/portfolio/real-wedding-rome-italy): real wedding in the centre of Rome.

### Editorials

- [Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/portfolio/editorial-wedding-al-maha-dubai): an Arabian fairytale in the Dubai desert.
- [Aura Skypool, Dubai](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/portfolio/editorial-blue-night-aura-skypool-dubai): blue night rooftop editorial.
- [Desert Cadillac, Dubai](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/portfolio/editorial-desert-cadillac-dubai): vintage car editorial in the dunes.
- [Wedding editorial, Dubai](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/portfolio/wedding-editorial-dubai): bridal editorial in the UAE.
- [Wedding editorial, Latina, Italy](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/portfolio/wedding-editorial-latina-italy): coastal Italian editorial.

### Private events and design

- [Welcome dinner, Sakhalin, Dubai](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/portfolio/welcome-dinner-sakhalin-dubai): seafront welcome dinner at J1 Beach.
- [Welcome dinner, Sana Restaurant, Dubai](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/portfolio/welcome-dinner-sana-restaurant-dubai): terrace dinner in Jumeirah.
- [Private event, Sakhalin, Dubai](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/portfolio/private-event-sakhalin-dubai): private celebration at Sakhalin.
- [Table design, Villa Astor, Sorrento](https://www.zahrastudioevents.com/portfolio/table-design-villa-astor-sorrento): table styling on the Sorrento coast.

## Contact

- **Website**: https://www.zahrastudioevents.com
- **Email**: zahrastudio.events@gmail.com
- **Phone / WhatsApp**: +971 56 273 1061
- **Instagram**: https://www.instagram.com/zahrastudio.events/

## FAQ

- **How much does a luxury destination wedding cost?** Ultra-luxury, bespoke. Pricing on consultation, no published packages.
- **Can you plan a desert wedding in Dubai?** Yes, exclusive venues including Al Maha Desert Resort, Bab Al Shams, and private desert locations.
- **What destinations do you cover?** Italy (Rome, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, Puglia, Sicily), Dubai & UAE, France, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Turkey, UK.
- **What is a multi-day wedding celebration?** A 2–4 day celebration: welcome dinner, ceremony, reception, farewell brunch, every detail designed cohesively.
- **Do you offer elopement planning?** Yes, intimate elopements and micro-weddings at private venues across Italy and Dubai.
- **How far in advance should we reach out?** 12–18 months for full planning, 9–12 for design only.
- **How many weddings per year?** 8–12 couples maximum, intentionally limited for depth and presence.
- **Do you offer day-of coordination only?** No, full planning or creative direction only, to maintain quality.
- **Languages**: English, Italian, French.

## Brand voice

Design-led. Editorial. Refined. Often minimal. We are not interested in decoration for its own sake. Each project has its own internal logic, palette and rhythm. We work toward something that will look as considered in ten years as it does on the day.

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Last updated: 2026-08-02