How Much Does Video Production Cost in Dubai? The 2026 Price Guide
Ask five Dubai agencies for a video quote and you will get five numbers that differ by tens of thousands of dirhams — usually with no explanation. This guide breaks down what video production actually costs in Dubai in 2026, what drives the price up or down, and how to buy the right tier for your goal.
The short answer: AED 2,000 – 50,000+
Almost every commercial video produced in Dubai lands in one of four tiers:
| Tier | Typical Dubai price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Social reel / short | AED 1,500–4,000 | Half-day shoot, one location, fast edit, vertical formats |
| Brand or corporate film | AED 4,000–15,000 | Full-day shoot, scripting, interviews, colour grade, licensed music |
| Campaign / TVC-style | AED 15,000–50,000 | Multi-day, cast, art direction, locations, cinema cameras |
| Monthly content retainer | AED 4,000–12,000/mo | Recurring reels + edits, planned calendar, priority scheduling |
At ABAB our videography packages start at AED 1,999 for a professional social shoot — one of the fairest entry points in Dubai for broadcast-quality work.
What actually moves the price
- Shoot days. Crew, camera and location time is the single biggest cost line. A tight one-day plan often saves 40% versus a loose two-day one.
- People on screen. Professional presenters and actors add AED 1,500–5,000 each; real staff and founders cost nothing and often convert better.
- Locations. Your office is free. A villa, studio or mall permit can add AED 2,000–8,000.
- Editing depth. Motion graphics, subtitles in Arabic and English, and multiple cut-down versions all add hours.
How to keep quality high and cost low
- Batch content: one shoot day can produce 8–12 reels if scripted in advance.
- Ask for vertical and horizontal versions in the same session.
- Agree the number of revision rounds up front (two is standard).
- Own your raw footage — check the contract.
Key takeaway
Budget AED 2,000–4,000 for polished social content, AED 5,000–15,000 for a film that sells your company, and insist on a fixed written quote before anyone presses record.
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