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How to Plan a Birthday or Family Party at a Private Farmhouse

A private farmhouse is perfect for birthdays, family get-togethers and celebrations. Use this step-by-step plan to book the right place and enjoy a stress-free party.

How to Plan a Birthday or Family Party at a Private Farmhouse
In this article
  1. Step 1: Decide the guest list and the type of party
  2. Step 2: Choose the right place
  3. Step 3: Book early and read the rules
  4. Step 4: Plan the food
  5. Step 5: Decorations and activities
  6. Step 6: On the day
  7. Step 7: Clean up and check-out
  8. Find your party place

Birthdays, family gatherings, graduation parties, Eid get-togethers: a private farmhouse gives you space, privacy and a pool, all in one place. Here is a simple plan to make your party easy from booking to clean-up.

Step 1: Decide the guest list and the type of party

Everything depends on how many people are coming and what you want to do. Write down:

  • The number of adults and children
  • Day party or overnight
  • Pool party, dinner, games or all of these
  • Your budget for the place, food and decorations

Step 2: Choose the right place

Match the place to your party, not the other way round:

PartyLook for
Kids’ birthdayShallow pool area, garden space, shade
Big family gatheringA high guest limit, majlis or hall, parking
Summer partyAn air-conditioned hall, ideally with an indoor pool
Small celebrationA tent or studio room on a farm with a shared pool area

Popular party places on GhorFind include the Indoor Party Hall with Private Swimming Pool, the Indoor Party Hall and Al Rahba Holiday Farmhouse.

Step 3: Book early and read the rules

Weekends and holidays fill up fast. Book a few weeks ahead if you can. Before you pay, check:

  1. Maximum number of guests
  2. Start and end time of your booking
  3. Rules about music, decorations, outside catering and barbecue
  4. The security deposit and how it is returned
  5. The cancellation policy

Step 4: Plan the food

  • Barbecue: check if a grill is available and whether you need to bring charcoal.
  • Catering: confirm the host allows outside caterers and where they can set up.
  • Cake and drinks: ask if there is a fridge and enough space for cold drinks.

Step 5: Decorations and activities

  • Balloons, banners and fairy lights make photos look great. Use removable tape only.
  • Pool games, a music speaker (at an acceptable volume) and outdoor games for kids.
  • A photo corner with a backdrop in front of the pool or garden.

Step 6: On the day

  1. Arrive at check-in time and walk around with the host.
  2. Keep one adult in charge of watching the pool at all times.
  3. Have water, sun cream and a first aid kit ready.
  4. Share the location pin with your guests in advance.

Step 7: Clean up and check-out

Leave the place as you found it: collect rubbish, remove decorations and tell the host about anything broken. This helps you get your deposit back quickly.

Tip: Make a small checklist for check-out and give one job to each family member. Clean-up takes minutes instead of an hour.

Find your party place

Browse farmhouses and party halls with photos, guest limits and free dates, and book online in a few minutes.

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Indoor Party Hall

Al Rahba Holiday Farmhouse

Abu Dhabi, AE

  • 100 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom

From AED 1,500 / night

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