Palazzo Ballroom · Gala dinners
Gala Dinner Venue in Jeddah for Annual Dinners and Award Nights
A gala dinner is judged on two things: whether the programme held the room, and whether dinner arrived on time. Palazzo Ballroom gives you the room for both, with round tables facing a lit stage under a golden dome, and one coordinator to keep the evening on schedule.
Palazzo pricing is available on request and depends on your event date and number of attendees.
At a glance
Palazzo Ballroom hosts gala dinners in Jeddah for about 100 to more than 2000 guests at round tables. The halls have a raised stage with stage lighting, projection screens, a sound system with fixed and wireless microphones, and a reception area for registration. Palazzo pricing is available on request and depends on your event date and number of attendees.
- Guests
- About 100 to 2000+
- Layout
- Round tables facing a stage
- Price
- Price on request
- Location
- Al Haramain Road, Al Waha
What a Gala Dinner Asks of a Venue
Companies looking for a gala dinner venue in Jeddah usually start with hotel ballrooms, and for two or three hundred guests a hotel works well. The difficulty begins when the guest list grows: most hotel rooms stop at a few hundred, the car park is shared with everyone else staying there, and the minimum spend rises. An independent hall built for large banquets removes those limits.
| What the evening needs | Why | At Palazzo Ballroom |
|---|---|---|
| A room that impresses on arrival | The event is partly a statement to staff, clients or donors | Golden dome and crystal chandeliers in the Grand Hall |
| An unobstructed stage | Awards and speeches must be seen from every table | Raised stage, no pillars in the sightline |
| Screens | Nominee videos, sponsor credits, the year in review | Projection screens in the hall |
| Microphones that move | Presenters, winners, a host walking the floor | Fixed and wireless microphones |
| Controlled lighting | Dim for the film, bright for dinner, a wash in brand colours | Stage lighting in the colours you choose |
| Reception space | Registration, table plan, arrival drinks | Registration and reception area at the entrance |
| Parking | Senior guests expect to arrive at the door | Ample parking in front of the halls |
The Events We Mean by “Gala Dinner”
- Annual staff dinners, with long-service and performance awards.
- Client and partner appreciation dinners, where the table plan matters as much as the menu.
- Industry award nights, with categories, nominees and a host.
- Charity and fundraising dinners, with a programme built around an appeal.
- Anniversary and milestone dinners, marking a company's years in business.
- Conference dinners, closing a day of sessions held in the adjoining halls.
Where separate arrangements for men and women are wanted, two halls with their own entrances can run the same programme in parallel on the same night.
A Running Order That Keeps Dinner on Time
The most common failure at a gala dinner is a programme that overruns while guests sit hungry. The structure below puts dinner in the middle and splits the awards around it. Adjust the times, keep the shape.
| Time | Segment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 pm | Arrival, registration, welcome hospitality | Arabic coffee and dates; table plan displayed at the entrance |
| 8:15 pm | Guests seated, host opens | Stage lighting up, house lights down |
| 8:20 pm | Welcome address | Five minutes. One speaker |
| 8:30 pm | Year-in-review film | Test the file on the hall screens beforehand |
| 8:40 pm | First group of awards | Wireless microphone for the presenter |
| 9:00 pm | Dinner | Buffet opened by table groups to avoid queues |
| 9:50 pm | Second group of awards, headline award last | Guests are fed and attentive |
| 10:15 pm | Closing remarks and group photograph | Full lighting on the stage |
| 10:30 pm | Coffee, dessert and departures |
The Table Plan
Round tables usually seat ten. Work out the number of tables from the confirmed guest list, then place them in three rings: senior guests and award winners nearest the stage, hosts spread so that every table has one, and the rest of the room behind. Leave an aisle from the back of the hall to the stage steps, because winners will walk it. We draw the floor plan with you at the site visit and print nothing until the numbers are final.
Menu and Service
The dinner buffet is the standard arrangement in our packages, and the menu is designed around your preferences and budget, then written into the quote dish by dish. If your event calls for dishes served to the tables instead, say so when you ask for the quote and the coordinator will confirm what can be arranged. Welcome hospitality of Arabic coffee and dates can open the evening as guests arrive.
What It Costs
| Guests | Tables of ten | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | 15 | Price on request |
| 300 | 30 | Price on request |
| 600 | 60 | Price on request |
| 1,200 | 120 | Price on request |
The figure covers the hall, the setup and the catering. Pricing is confirmed on request for your event date and number of attendees. Trophies, printed materials, a host and any entertainment are arranged by you or your agency. A formal quote with an outline running plan reaches you the day you ask.
Before You Book
Visit in the evening, with the hall lit as it will be on the night, and bring whoever will run the technical side. Ask to hear the sound system and see a file on the screens. The venue is on Al Haramain Road at Palestine Bridge, 17.8 km from the airport, which matters if guests are flying in. For the full range of company events see corporate events in Jeddah; for seated dinners of every kind see banquet hall in Jeddah; and for the daytime programme that often precedes a gala see conference hall in Jeddah.
The Hall Set for Dinner
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests can a gala dinner seat?
More than 2,000 at round tables with the three halls combined, and from about 100 in a single hall.
How much does a gala dinner cost in Jeddah?
Palazzo pricing is available on request and depends on your event date and number of attendees.
Is there a stage and screens for an award ceremony?
Yes. The halls have a raised stage with stage lighting, projection screens and a sound system with fixed and wireless microphones.
Can the lighting match our brand colours?
Yes. Lighting is set in the colours you choose. Branded backdrops and printed materials are supplied by you or your agency.
Can men and women be hosted separately?
Yes. Two independent halls with separate entrances can run on the same night.
Do you provide a formal quotation?
Yes, a formal quote and an outline running plan are sent the same day you ask.
Plan an Evening That Runs to Time
Send the occasion, the guest count and the date. You receive a formal quote, a suggested floor plan and a running order the same day.
Location & Contact
Opening hours
Daily, 3 pm to 11 pm