Where we film
We film across the UAE
Big Story is a travel-ready crew. We bring the team and kit to any location across the UAE — from Dubai studios and Abu Dhabi boardrooms to Ras Al Khaimah mountains and the Al Ain oasis.
See the full list of production services on the services page.
Dubai
the region's production capital
Shooting in Dubai means working with the city's permits, locations and pace — a DIFC rooftop, a Downtown set framed by Burj Khalifa, a Marina waterfront, a Palm villa or a controlled Business Bay studio. We know the light, the load-in rules and the DFTC approvals, so your shoot day runs without surprises.
DIFC · Downtown · Dubai Marina · Palm Jumeirah · Business Bay · JLT · Dubai Media City
Abu Dhabi
the capital's home of government and culture
Filming in Abu Dhabi means Yas Island circuits, Saadiyat's cultural district, ADGM boardrooms, the Corniche and Al Reem towers. We work with twofour54 permits and the capital's government-grade approval process, so campaign and public-sector shoots stay compliant and on schedule.
Yas Island · Saadiyat · ADGM · Corniche · Al Reem Island · twofour54
Sharjah
the emirate of heritage and arts
Sharjah brings heritage backdrops and a considered permit process — Al Majaz waterfront, Al Qasba canal, the Heritage Area's old town and the coastline out to Kalba and Khorfakkan. We arrange the emirate's filming approvals and know where the light works across its cultural and industrial districts.
Al Majaz · Al Qasba · Heritage Area · Kalba · Khorfakkan
Ajman
the compact coastal emirate
Ajman is compact and quick to work in — the Corniche beachfront, Al Jurf's developing districts and the Ajman Free Zone. Shorter distances and a straightforward permit process make it a practical base for efficient one-day shoots and SME brand work.
Ajman Corniche · Al Jurf · Ajman Free Zone
Ras Al Khaimah
the emirate of mountains and coastline
Ras Al Khaimah gives you range in one location — Jebel Jais mountain roads, the Al Hamra lagoons and RAK City. The RAK Film Commission offers some of the UAE's most film-friendly permits, which makes it a strong choice for landscape-led brand films and adventure content.
RAK City · Jebel Jais · Al Hamra
Al Ain
the garden city and UNESCO heritage site
Al Ain offers a distinct look — the UNESCO oasis, the Jebel Hafeet mountain road and heritage forts against green, quieter surroundings. As a cultural and government hub it suits Arabic-first documentary, heritage and public-sector films that need something other than a city skyline.
Al Ain Oasis · Jebel Hafeet · Al Ain heritage forts
Umm Al Quwain
the quiet coastal emirate
Umm Al Quwain is the UAE's quietest coastal emirate — the UAQ Free Trade Zone, long empty beaches and a relaxed permit process. A practical choice for projects that need water, sand and zero crowds.
UAQ Free Trade Zone · UAQ coastal areas
Fujairah
the east-coast mountain-and-sea emirate
Fujairah mixes Hajar mountain valleys with the Indian Ocean coast — a distinctive east-coast look that breaks up the standard Gulf-city skyline. Suited to adventure, automotive and lifestyle shoots that need terrain and sea in one frame.
Fujairah City coast · Hajar mountains · Dibba
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