Building a Multi-Million Dollar Event Empire in Dubai with…

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In this exclusive interview for World Bride Magazine, Myrdith Leon-McCormack sits down with Arun Bablani, the visionary founder of Vivaah Weddings. Based in Dubai, Arun and his all-women core team orchestrate some of the most lavish, high-profile destination weddings on the globe, exclusively managing just 10 to 12 multi-million-dollar events a year. From navigating a minimum spend of one million dollars to pulling off the impossible—like privatizing Disneyland Paris for a massive, multi-day celebration—Arun shares exactly what it takes to curate the ultimate luxury wedding experience for the 1%. Beyond planning breathtaking events, Arun discusses the consulting arm of his business, where he partners with global tourism boards to map out long-term strategies for emerging wedding destinations. Tune in to discover the intense vetting process behind his high-profile clientele, the logistical realities of moving thousands of guests globally, and why operating with kindness and empowering local partners is the ultimate secret to longevity in the luxury event space. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more industry insights from World Bride Magazine. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction & Celebrating 20 Years of World Bride Magazine 01:43 - Introducing Arun Bablani & Vivaah Weddings03:25 - The Dual Arms of the Business: Events & Global Tourism Consulting 04:45 - The $1M Minimum Spend & Selecting the Right Clients 07:09 - The Logistics of Massive Global Destination Weddings 09:37 - How Vivaah Rented Out Disneyland Paris for a Wedding 13:17 - Emphasizing Kindness and Respect in the Luxury Industry 15:38 - Elevating Dubai as a Premier Wedding Destination 18:41 - The Value of Local Partners and Community Integration 29:45 - How to Connect with Arun Bablani & Vivaah Weddings Links Vivaah's Website: https://vivaahweddings.com/ Arun's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bablania/ WBM's Website: https://worldbridemagazine.com/ WBM's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldbridemagazine/ Myrdith's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myrdith/