Year-end staff party catering in Dubai: coffee, karak and trays
An end-of-year office party works best when the drinks look after themselves. Karak, specialty coffee and gahwa give people something to hold and somewhere to gather, whether you are hosting one floor or a whole company. This page matches the three ways we do it to your headcount and shows when to start planning.
Prices as published on this page on 9 October 2026, ex 5% VAT.
Quick answers
- What does a year-end party setup start at?
- Karak trays start at AED 250, a live karak station at AED 900 a day and a coffee cart at AED 3,000, all before VAT.
- Three ways to do it
- How much warning is needed?
- Coffee carts and live stations: from 5 working days' notice for private and corporate events; 2–3 months for major exhibitions (approvals, badges and power orders take time).
- Plan backwards
- How do I confirm the date?
- Coffee carts and live stations: A 50% deposit confirms the date; POs accepted.
- Plan backwards
Three ways to do it
Every price is before 5% VAT and is the Dubai-delivered price. Capacities are the ones we publish.
| Option | Suits | Published figures | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karak trays and flasks | Office or floor parties | 30 people 3 trays from AED 750; 50 people 5 trays from AED 1,250 | AED 250 a tray |
| Live karak and gahwa station | A hosted corner at a staff party | Live service | AED 900 a day |
| Coffee cart | Larger parties | Half-day about 100 guests; full-day about 200 guests | AED 3,000 half-day, AED 4,500 full-day |
| Coffee + Karak Experience | A full-day showpiece | Full-day Signature Bar, live station and Cha Cha Chai street food | AED 5,900 |
- Trays for floor parties. Karak trays hold 10 cups each and are priced per tray by headcount: 30 people need 3 trays, 50 people need 5. Samosa-and-pav bundles are extra.
- A live station for the main room. A live karak and gahwa station comes with a dedicated server.
- A coffee cart for the whole company. The cart brings a barista bar with specialty espresso drinks, matcha, karak and saffron chai.
Choosing between trays, a station and a cart
Start with how people will move. If each team celebrates on its own floor, trays and flasks keep the party where the people are. If everyone gathers in one room, a live station or a cart gives the crowd a focal point and a reason to mingle. A cart suits the larger gathering because its packages are built for about 100 guests (half-day) and about 200 guests (full-day).
Not sure which fits? Send the headcount and date and ask for options side by side. The written quote is itemised, so you can see what each format adds.
Plan backwards from the date
- Send the brief. Quotes and itemised proposals within one working day.
- Coffee carts and live stations: from 5 working days' notice for private and corporate events; 2–3 months for major exhibitions (approvals, badges and power orders take time). Book early for major dates.
- Coffee carts and live stations: A 50% deposit confirms the date; POs accepted.
- Delivery, setup and teardown in Dubai are included in the coffee-cart rates.
Ordering trays or flasks instead? Trays and flasks: same-day to nearby Dubai offices when ordered in the morning. Delivery in Dubai for trays and flasks: AED 250 minimum per delivery, free delivery above AED 500, flat AED 40 below that.
What to tell us
- The date, the hours and the venue address
- Your headcount, and whether guests are in one room or spread across floors
- Your company name, plus any VAT, TRN or PO details your finance team needs
- Whether you would like branded cups (custom branding starts at AED 750)
Dates that touch the season
Two dates on our calendar fall in December: UAE National Day on 2 December and GITEX Global on 7 to 11 December. Both have their own pages, and the UAE corporate calendar lists them with the other dates planners track this season.
Hosting a bigger celebration? The event coffee bar page covers the formats in more detail, and the event planning guide shows how to pick by headcount.
Common questions
Which December dates have their own pages here?
UAE National Day on 2 December and GITEX Global on 7 to 11 December each have a page, and both dates sit in the UAE corporate calendar.
UAE corporate calendarWhat would karak for a party of 30 cost?
Three karak trays for 30 people start at AED 750. A live karak station starts at AED 900 a day, before 5% VAT.
Karak trays and flasksIs a coffee cart too big for an office party?
A half-day cart is built for about 100 guests and starts at AED 3,000. For smaller groups, trays and flasks are the lighter option.
Coffee cart costCan we get a VAT invoice for the party?
Yes. Each booking comes with a full VAT tax invoice carrying our TRN, and purchase orders are accepted.
Corporate FAQKeep planning
Sources on this site: Event coffee bar · Coffee cart hire · Coffee cart cost · Karak trays.
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