Filming in the UAE: Lights, Camera, Desert, Action

Filming in the UAE: Lights, Camera, Desert, Action

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), with its stunning landscapes, modern cities, and a burgeoning film industry, has become an attractive destination for both filmmakers and photographers from around the world. From the shimmering skyscrapers of Dubai to the vast dunes of the Arabian Desert, the UAE offers a diverse range of cinematic settings.

Spectacular Locations

The UAE's unique blend of contemporary urban environments and pristine natural landscapes provides filmmakers with a diverse array of settings to choose from. Here are some of the most iconic locations:

Filming in Dubai:

The city of Dubai, with its futuristic skyline and iconic landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah, have featured in numerous films. It offers a dazzling backdrop for urban scenes and a symbol of modernity.

This widow gives a perfect view of the Burj Khalifa

Filming in Abu Dhabi:

The capital city of the UAE boasts a mix of traditional architecture and modern infrastructure. The Al Hosn Fort is a favourite for filmmakers seeking a touch of contrasting opulence and culture.

Qsar Al Hosn Fort


Filming in Desert Dunes:

The vast, sweeping dunes of the Arabian Desert are perfect for creating dramatic and exotic landscapes. Films like "Star Wars: The Force Awakens Fast & Furious and Mission Impossible" have utilized the UAE's deserts to depict desolate and alien worlds.
Car Shoot in Abu Dhabi

Filming in Ras Al Khaimah

Affectionately known as RAK it has the most diverse landscapes of all the emirates, some amazing mountain roads and vistas. Ras Al Khaimah is the adventure capital of the UAE, over past years it has proven itself as the sustainability emirate. Filming in Ras Al Khaimah is one of the most economic emirates to film in the UAE.
The mountains on the Oman border

Filming Beaches:

From the thriving beach clubs of Dubai to the most secluded beaches in RAK. As long as the rules are followed it is possible to create a set with a camp fire on the beach. You may even find camels taking a dip.
You will find yourself undisturbed
Camels like to swim too
Whatever your filming needs if it doesn't already exist in the filmservices.me database one of the location managers will find it for you.
If you are an international producer coming to the UAE just drop an email to fiona@filmservices.me and we can give you free access to locations, crew, actors, models and props in the UAE and GCC area.