Al Awde Zaffa | Traditional Arabic Zaffa & Dabke Performances

About Us

Where Heritage Meets the Celebration

Al Awde Zaffa is a high-calibre traditional Arabic procession group based in the UK, proudly performing authentic Zaffa and Dabke across a wide range of cultures — including Lebanese, Palestinian, Iraqi, Syrian, Turkish, Afghan, South Asian, and Eastern European communities.

We specialise in creating unforgettable wedding entrances — a powerful blend of live drumming, music, and dance that fills the room with joy, energy, and deep cultural pride. Every performance is tailored to your vision and your heritage.

From London to across the UK and into Europe, we bring the same magic to every wedding — leaving couples and guests with memories that last a lifetime.

High calibre live performance

Authentic to your culture

Fully customisable show

UK & EU travel available

Separate or joint entrances

Interactive Dabke with guests

Notable Performances

Eid in the Square, London — with the Mayor of London
Multicultural celebrations for multiple London Councils
Performed alongside Ayman Zbib and DJ Norriyah

Al Awde Zaffa group outside a wedding venue

Al Awde Zaffa drummers in traditional dress

Al Awde Zaffa group in performance outfits

Our Repertoire

The Zaffa We Perform

Every culture has its own rhythm, its own story. Here's a closer look at the styles we bring to life.

Palestinian Zaffa

A lively and energetic entrance featuring traditional Palestinian dabke, rhythmic drumming, and vibrant celebrations that create a joyful atmosphere. This Zaffa combines a dynamic mix of dancers and drummers for an unforgettable wedding procession.

Lebanese Zaffa

One of the most iconic wedding processions, featuring powerful drummers, traditional dancers, singers, and dabke performers to create a grand and elegant entrance. This Zaffa combines a vibrant mix of dancers and drummers.

Iraqi Zaffa

A spirited wedding entrance showcasing traditional Iraqi rhythms, folkloric music, and energetic dancing that reflects Iraq's rich cultural heritage and festive traditions. This Zaffa combines a lively mix of dancers and drummers, with the option to include a traditional Chobi performance.

Turkish Zaffa

A unique wedding procession inspired by Turkish musical traditions, featuring rhythmic percussion and lively performances that create a memorable and sophisticated celebration. This Zaffa is performed exclusively by drummers, delivering a powerful and captivating entrance.

Afghan, Pakistani, Romanian and Bulgarian flags at sunset

Mix Zaffa

A vibrant and contemporary wedding procession that blends Middle Eastern Zaffa traditions with Asian and Eastern European wedding celebrations. Featuring an exciting mix of dancers, drummers, music, and high-energy performances, this fusion-style Zaffa creates a spectacular entrance full of culture, rhythm, and celebration.

Syrian & Egyptian Zaffa

A bespoke celebratory procession that includes Arada for the Syrian zaffa and Egyptian mazaher zaffa for the Egyptian style, combined with warmth, elegance, and excitement. This Zaffa combines a vibrant mix of dancers and drummers.

Services & Packages

Choose Your Experience

Every package includes a full live Zaffa performance. We customise each show to match your dream wedding — your culture, your style, your moment.

What's Included

Our Performance

Every booking is a full, customised show — 30 to 40 minutes of high-energy Zaffa and Dabke, performed by a team of 4 to 6 professionals. We tailor every detail to your culture, your style, and your vision.

Zaffa Performance — a captivating opening before the couple's entrance
Couple Entrance — dramatic and special, done separately or together
Group Show with the Couple — lively and interactive
Mixed Show with the Couple, Friends & Family — fun and engaging for all guests
Dabke Performance with Guests & the Couple — high-energy finale
Multiple outfit options available
Customised wedding playlist

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How a Full Performance Unfolds

Zaffa Opens

Live drums & music fill the room

Grand Entrance

Couple escorted in with full procession

Group Show

Performers & couple, centre stage

Mixed Show

Family & friends join the celebration

Dabke Finale

Everyone on the floor together

Optional Add-On

Enhance Your Performance

Want to take the night even further? We can arrange additional extras alongside your Zaffa performance to elevate the atmosphere.

Wedding DJ — a professional DJ to keep the celebration going during and after the Zaffa
Dry Ice Effects — dramatic fog for a striking entrance and photos

Client Reviews

What Our Couples Say

★★★★★

Our clients consistently rave about the energy, authenticity, and unforgettable atmosphere we bring to every wedding and event. Read what they have to say on Google.

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📍 Based in UK · Travelling Nationwide & EU

📲 10,000+ Instagram Followers

✦ Performed at Eid in the Square, London — with the Mayor of London

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