Filming permits and locations, handled for you.
We find the right place to shoot in the UAE and get the permits you need. Street, desert, beach, building or drone. You focus on the shoot. We handle the paperwork and the people.
Permits & Locations
We find locations, get your permits and support the shoot day on the ground, so your production is legal, safe and on time.
Brands we've worked with.
Location Scouting
We find places that fit your story and your budget. You get photos, videos, maps, light times and access notes before you choose.
Filming Permits
We check which permits your shoot needs, prepare the documents and send them to the right office. We follow up until the permit is approved.
Drone Permits
Drone flying needs its own approval. We work with licensed pilots and apply for the drone permit for your dates and your area.
Fixer & On-Set Support
A local fixer stays with you on the day. We talk to security, building managers and officials, so the shoot keeps moving.
Crew, Gear & Logistics
Local crew, equipment, transport, food and rest areas. One team, one plan and one call sheet for everyone.
Foreign Crews in the UAE
Coming from abroad? We help with local rules, crew, gear and paperwork, so your team can start filming on day one.
Every kind of location.
City streets, open desert, beaches, buildings or the sky. Each place has its own rules. We know who to ask.
- Street scenes
- Landmarks
- Malls and public squares
- Road scenes
- Night shoots
- Desert dunes
- Mountains and wadis
- Farms and date groves
- Off-road access
- Heat and weather plans
- Public beaches
- Marinas and yachts
- Hotel beaches
- Water sports
- Sunrise and sunset slots
- Hotels and restaurants
- Offices and towers
- Villas and homes
- Studios and warehouses
- Event venues
- Drone filming
- FPV drone shots
- Aerial photos
- No-fly zone checks
- Licensed pilots
Permit and location services.
Only the permit, a place plus the permit, or a full fixer team for your whole shoot.
Permit Only
For: crews who already have a location and need the permit.
- Check which permits you need
- Prepare and submit the documents
- Follow up until approved
- Permit copy ready for the shoot day
…and more included
Location + Permit
For: brands and productions shooting in the UAE.
- Scouting with photos and maps
- Several location options
- Permits for the place you choose
- Location agreement and fees
- Site visit before the shoot
…and more included
Full Fixer Service
For: international crews and large productions.
- Everything in Location + Permit
- Fixer on set every day
- Local crew and gear
- Transport and logistics
- Paperwork for foreign crews
…and more included
Every shoot is different, so we price each one. Government and location fees are paid on top. Tell us your dates early: some permits take longer than others.
Ask early. Some permits take longer.
The waiting time depends on the place and the office that approves it. These are the three usual cases.
On the ground
in the UAE.
We have secured permits across all 7 emirates. For shoots outside the UAE, ask us first.
One team for the place,
the permit and the day.
A permit is only one part. The shoot also needs the right place, the right people and someone on the ground.
ALM Media
Doing it yourself
7 emirates. 7 days. 28 permits.
A moving charity ride across the whole country, filmed without a single reshoot.
Ride For Unity (7D7E)
ChallengeDocument a 7-day charity ride across all 7 Emirates, moving convoy, zero reshoots.
What we did4 months of strategy, permits & route logistics, then executed a 7-day continuous shoot on the ground with daily editing.
ResultFull campaign delivered, international press pickup.
“He managed the entire permit process, coordinated seamlessly with the local authorities, and ensured dedicated on-site support throughout the shoot. His availability, local expertise and reliability made him an invaluable production partner.”
Let's see if we're a fit.
We do our best work when we have time to plan. Here's a quick way to tell.
This is for you if…
This is not for you if…
Need more for your shoot?
We can bring the crew and the faces too.
Permit questions.
Rules, timing, fees and what we need from you.
Do I need a permit to film in the UAE?
Often yes: for public places, drones and most commercial shoots. Send us your plan and we tell you.
How long does a permit take?
It depends on the place and the office. Simple shoots are fastest. Drones, landmarks and road scenes take longer, so ask early.
What do you need from me?
Your dates, places, crew list, gear list and a short story of the shoot. We send you a simple form.
Who pays the government fees?
You do. Government and location fees are paid on top of our service fee.
Can you get a drone permit?
Yes. We arrange drone permits and work with licensed pilots.
We are a foreign crew. Can you help?
Yes. We help with local crew, gear, transport and paperwork.
What if the permit is refused?
We tell you fast and suggest another place or date.
Can you find a villa, office or venue?
Yes. We agree the price and the rules with the owner for you.
Let's find your location.
Send your dates, place ideas and type of shoot. We'll tell you which permits you need, how long they take and what it costs. Or book a short call.