An Arabian party theme or an Arabian nights party is supposed to create a sense of mystery and intrigue around certain characters. These characters are kings, queens, princes, princesses and thieves.
You need to try and create an aura of the Moroccan desert at night. So definitely throw your party in the late evening and also at the beach would be a great idea. If not, then your back garden should suffice.
I highly suggest you try and rent out a Bedouin tent. They come in all shapes and sizes and will help make your party one to remember. This of course will be dependant on your budget, however for this party theme to work properly and be memorable you really should be thinking about hiring a tent.
For your costume you could dress up like Aladdin or Jasmine. Think slinky harem pants, pointed slippers and turbans. Gold bracelets and jewelry for the ladies. Or as a thematic alternative go for a king, queen, prince, princess or thief.
Your guests will preferably be sitting on the floor, so get plenty of Arabian style rugs and cushions. Any tables should be as low down as possible. Get some patio lanterns and candles to light your tent or venue and finally hang crescent moons and stars from the ceiling.
Some added optionals which would be budget dependant would be a hena artist, belly dancer, snake charmer, fortune teller or a fire eater. Try and get a goat too! Tie the little thing up to a post outside for authenticity.
Look into making some traditional middle eastern dishes for the food. Ideally, your party should be sitting on the floor on the cushions and rugs you have provided. Also, the food should be kept on platters on the floor, just let everybody dive in.
For true authenticity, it is traditional for guests to bathe their fingers in scented water before eating. Just put a few drops essential oil in water for this.
I hope you have taken some interesting ideas and suggestions as well as inspiration from these ideas. I have lots more suggestions for you to help you put on the very best arabian theme party ever that your guests and yourself will remember forever.
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