Day in the Life at Dubai's Proposal Boutique - in pictures
Caroline Ralston, centre, marriage proposal planner, at Dubai's Proposal Boutique. All photos: The National
Caroline Ralston has helped men in Dubai to pop the question more than 400 times
Proposals have taken place at exotic venues such as the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, Aura Skypool and Al Ain Zoo
She has a 100 per cent success rate with many happy couples going on to marry
Caroline Ralston and her team sometimes go undercover at venues to ensure the smooth running of the proposal
The former Emirates airline cabin crew member launched her business in 2014 after her husband surprised her during a five-day marriage proposal in New York
Proposals can cost anything from Dh40,000 ($10,890) to Dh800,000 ($217,000)
Caroline Ralston and her team also deal with pre-proposal jitters, ensuring that the men go ahead with the plan
Caroline Ralston helps grooms-to-be around the world arrange lavish set-ups, involving everything from flash mobs and private helicopters to takeovers of the Emirates Airline Rugby Sevens stadium
