Arabic Weddings

Arabic wedding entertainment · Halifax & Nova Scotia

Your culture. Your music.
Your celebration.

حفل زفاف يليق بثقافتكمSpecialized Arabic wedding entertainment: an Arabic-speaking DJ, live tabla and darbuka, full production and complete planning support from one dedicated team.

2026 & 2027 packages · up to 8 hours of reception DJ service in every package
More than a standard wedding DJ

Generations, traditions, one dance floor

An Arabic wedding isn’t just another reception, and your entertainment shouldn’t treat it like one. Our Arabic wedding DJ speaks the language, understands the traditions that shape the night, and knows how to bring traditional favourites, today’s Arabic music and English dance-floor hits together for every generation in the room.

Families and friends of every generation celebrating together at an Arabic wedding in Halifax
Arabic-speaking DJFluent in the language, the music and the moments that matter to your families.
Live tabla & darbukaProfessional percussionists who turn your entrance into a true zaffe.
One complete teamDJ, musicians, production and planning run as one experience.
2026 & 2027 packages

Arabic wedding packages

Every package includes up to 8 hours of continuous reception DJ service, professional production and a dedicated True North Event Specialist. Prices for weddings in HRM, plus HST.

Arabic wedding reception dance floor in a Halifax ballroom
The Reception · حفل الاستقبالThe foundation for an incredible celebration$2,500 + HSTUp to 8 hrs DJ
  • Experienced Arabic-speaking wedding DJ
  • Customized music planning: Arabic, Oriental & English
  • Two pro 12″ speakers + wireless mic
  • Dance-floor lighting
  • Grand entrance + special-moment planning
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Live Arabic percussionists leading a grand wedding entranceMost popular
The Grand Entrance · الزفة الكبرىLive Arabic music for your arrival$4,000 + HSTUp to 8 hrs DJ + live zaffe
  • Everything in The Reception, plus:
  • 2 live percussionists: tabla & darbuka
  • 10–15 min live grand entrance
  • Percussion mics + musician coordination
  • Two subwoofers for high-energy Arabic music
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Cold sparks and uplighting during an Arabic wedding first dance
The Signature Celebration · الاحتفال المميزThe complete True North experience$5,500 + HSTOver $2,000 in extras included
  • Everything in The Grand Entrance, plus:
  • 4 cold spark machines ($1,000 value)
  • 3-hour open-air photo booth ($750 value)
  • 12 architectural uplights ($300 value)
  • Venue walkthrough & full entertainment planning
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Four cold spark machines framing a couple's first dance
4 cold spark machines$1,000 value · in Signature
Guests using an open-air photo booth at an Arabic wedding
3-hour open-air photo booth$750 value · in Signature
Ballroom washed in architectural uplighting
12 architectural uplights$300 value · in Signature
DJ Kalm, Khalil Metri, Arabic wedding DJ in Halifax
Meet your Arabic wedding DJ

DJ Kalm · Khalil Metri دي جي كالم

Lebanese-born Khalil ran his own DJ company in Lebanon before moving to Nova Scotia several years ago. Today he’s the most sought-after Arabic wedding DJ on the East Coast, playing Arabic weddings with True North all season. He moves with finesse between traditional Arabic favourites, Oriental classics, today’s Arabic hits and Pop, R&B and English crossover, and he knows exactly when the dabke needs to start.

Lebanese-bornRan his own DJ company in LebanonArabic & EnglishDozens of Arabic weddingsOriental · Arabic · Pop · R&B
Ceremony set up with florals and a dedicated sound system
Optional add-on · + $350 + HST

Add your ceremony

Available with any package: up to 90 more minutes of service with its own ceremony sound system, so your reception setup stays installed and ready.

  • Separate professional ceremony sound system
  • Ceremony music + music and cue coordination
  • Wireless microphones as required
  • Professional setup and teardown
Make it your own

Enhancements

Your Event Specialist can add any of these to any package and run it as one production.

Live musicExtra tabla & darbuka players, traditional musicians and instruments, longer or repeat performances, live saxophone.
Wow momentsDancing on the clouds, more cold sparks, a 3D infinity LED dance floor.
Photo & videoPhotography, cinematic films and highlight reels, a 360 video booth, an audio guest book.
ProductionExtra lighting, bigger sound for bigger rooms, projectors, screens and TVs for slideshows and live feeds.
Ballroom with enhanced lighting and LED dance floor
How it works

Planned by one team

1Check your datePick your date and venue in Build a Quote and choose Arabic wedding. Your price shows instantly.
2Talk to your Event SpecialistFree consultation on your families, music, traditions and entrance. Venue walkthrough included.
3Book and planBook with a 50% deposit or a 0% payment plan, then plan everything with Khalil in your private online portal.
Good to know

Arabic wedding FAQs

Does the DJ really speak Arabic?

Yes. Khalil is Lebanese-born and speaks Arabic and English, so he can talk with your families, announce in both languages and read the room.

What music do you play?

Traditional Arabic favourites, Oriental classics, today’s Arabic hits and English Pop and R&B, mixed for every generation. You set favourites and do-not-plays in your planner.

Can the percussionists play more than the entrance?

Yes. Musicians can come back later in the night, and you can add more percussionists or instruments at set rates.

How long is the DJ there?

Every package includes up to 8 hours of continuous reception DJ service, plus setup and teardown.

Do you travel outside Halifax?

Yes. Package prices apply in HRM; travel and accommodation may apply for venues outside HRM.

Can we have the ceremony too?

Yes. Add ceremony sound for $350 + HST with any package.

4.9 ★ Google review rating

Couples on DJ Khalil

★★★★★
“We went with DJ Khalil for our wedding and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice. The smooth transitions, remixed songs and incredible playlist helped make our wedding the best day of our life. Overall best DJ in Halifax especially when it comes to Arabic and English mixes.”
Ramez M
Arabic wedding · DJ Khalil
★★★★★
“We loved the service they provided us, it was easy working with them and great customer support and communication. DJ Khalil was amazing, easy to talk to and basically made our wedding more memorable and fun and the music was phenomenal!!”
Moe Sh
Wedding · DJ Khalil
★★★★★
“Our photobooth, DJ Khalil and Carlos the saxophonist were an absolute hit. The music was amazing, the dance floor was packed all night and people absolutely went crazy in the photobooth. Carlos played so beautifully and everyone raved about him playing our cocktail hour.”
Makayla Thomas
Wedding · DJ Khalil, photo booth & sax

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