Dubai: Plan to have that wedding on the fabled Orient Express? Or is your preference to be by the water, on the French Riviera?

Events companies that promise more than the well-trodden paths are pitching tents in the UAE and with the promise of creating super-exotic ‘experiences’ for those who can afford it.

“I would say the ones attracted to do this kind of events are those who want to make every moment extraordinarily special for their loved ones,” said Julia Baudin, founder of Paris-based Eventissime By Julia, which has just made a foray into Dubai. “My business goal is to provide VVIP guests from the region have an unforgettable experience at select venues in France tailored to them.

“As for those who would want to have a bespoke VVIP event here, we can help them develop everything from choosing a theme to the execution. The UAE offers so much (by way of) incredible locations and activities.

“But, for now, our main focus is to give clients a taste of Parisienne luxury lifestyle. It is always better to concentrate on one target first and do it fabulous before venturing to another one.”

Eventissime’s choice of venues include the Maison Guerlain, Vaux le Vicomte, and Studio Harcourt, and there was one which was held on the Venice-Simplon Orient Express trip to Venice.

Out-of-the-box “experiences” can also come by way of a mobile handset ... and, no, this is way much more than voice clarity. Vertu, the super-premium creator of bespoke mobiles — and with price tags of Dh20,000 and lots of change — goes a lot further in creating the right sort of experiences for its users.

“For our ‘Vertu Concierge’ service, we offer our customers round-the-clock access to a team of lifestyle managers who are situated within a network of global hubs covering all major times zones (including Dubai),” said a spokesperson for Vertu. “This is an important aspect as so many of Vertu’s customers are regularly travelling from city to city.

“When it comes to ‘Vertu Life’, our offering is extended, as privileges are specially curated to all major cities. Whether it’s entry to some of the most exclusive private members clubs, must-see theatre premieres or closed-door shopping experiences, our tailored privileges are hand-picked to ensure every city experience is extraordinary.

“We’ve actually seen a 200 per cent increase in the number of experiences presented on-device, (now) available in over 30 countries.”