Sharjah is one of the UAE’s strongest cultural and landscape emirates for filming. It can give a production old-town streets, museums, traditional markets, modern waterfronts, desert archaeology, mountain roads, beaches and mangroves without losing the UAE production infrastructure around it. The important part is planning the permit route before cameras roll. Public spaces, museums, art locations, roads, beaches, mangroves, private properties and any aerial work can all require different approvals. International crews should normally work through a UAE-based production partner who can coordinate the permit information, location access, crew, equipment, insurance and local logistics.Sharjah is one of the UAE’s strongest cultural and landscape emirates for filming. It can give a production old-town streets, museums, traditional markets, modern waterfronts, desert archaeology, mountain roads, beaches and mangroves without losing the UAE production infrastructure around it. The important part is planning the permit route before cameras roll. Public spaces, museums, art locations, roads, eaches, mangroves, private properties and any aerial work can all require different approvals. International crews should normally work through a UAE-based production partner who can coordinate the permit information, location access, crew, equipment, insurance and local logistics.ctical route is temporary admission through Customs, not an ATA Carnet.

Dubai Customs guidance confirms that some goods accompanying passengers can be processed under a Temporary Admission Customs Bill with a refundable deposit. In practice for professional filming equipment, crews should budget for 5% refundable customs deposit plus 5% refundable VAT deposit, meaning 10% of the declared equipment value, plus any applicable administration or after-hours fees.

Use this guide as a planning checklist, then confirm the current handling details with Dubai Customs, your customs broker, your UAE production partner, and the relevant film permitting authority before the equipment travels.

For most film crews bringing professional cameras, lenses, lighting, grip, audio, monitors, drones, wireless equipment, or other production kit into Dubai, the practical route is temporary admission through Customs, not an ATA Carnet.

Dubai Customs guidance confirms that some goods accompanying passengers can be processed under a Temporary Admission Customs Bill with a refundable deposit. In practice for professional filming equipment, crews should budget for 5% refundable customs deposit plus 5% refundable VAT deposit, meaning 10% of the declared equipment value, plus any applicable administration or after-hours fees.

Use this guide as a planning checklist, then confirm the current handling details with Dubai Customs, your customs broker, your UAE production partner, and the relevant film permitting authority before the equipment travels.

ATA Carnet Guide for Dubai Film Crews

Important update: based on official guidance received after our inquiry, the UAE currently accepts incoming ATA Carnets only for goods under category B1, meaning items intended for exhibitions and similar events.

Filming equipment is therefore not generally accepted for entry into the UAE on an ATA Carnet unless the equipment is intended for, or invited to participate in, a particular known event and the required prior permit has been obtained from the concerned authority.

For most film crews bringing cameras, lenses, lighting, grip, audio, monitors, drones, wireless equipment, or other production kit into Dubai, the practical customs route is temporary admission, not an ATA Carnet. See our temporary import guide for professional filming equipment in Dubai: How to import Professional Camera Equipment to Dubai Guide

For film crews, the carnet should be treated as a limited option, not the default customs route. Before shipping or travelling with production equipment, confirm the correct process with the relevant chamber, UAE Customs, your UAE production partner, and the relevant permitting authority.

The world of film production is fraught with complexities, and nowhere is this more apparent than in securing the necessary permits for specialized filming scenarios. Whether you're planning to capture aerial footage with drones over Dubai's iconic skyline, orchestrate a multi-camera reality show in Abu Dhabi's bustling airports, or scout locations for a feature film across the Emirates, the regulatory landscape can be overwhelming. This is where FilmingPortalUAE.com emerges as your indispensable partner, bringing unparalleled expertise to navigate these intricate challenges.

r/filmingpermituae est une communauté Reddit destinée aux cinéastes souhaitant obtenir un permis aux Émirats arabes unis. Elle offre des informations sur les exigences légales, la documentation et les lieux de tournage.

Les flèches scintillantes de Dubaï transpercent une brume dorée tandis que Tom Cruise sprinte sur la façade du Burj Khalifa, le plus haut bâtiment du monde. Cette séquence à couper le souffle de « Mission Impossible – Protocole fantôme » a propulsé Dubaï sous les projecteurs mondiaux en tant que destination de tournage de premier plan. Aujourd'hui, la ville témoigne de l'ambition architecturale et de la vision futuriste, ce qui en fait un attrait irrésistible pour les cinéastes cherchant à capturer à la fois le glamour ultra-moderne et la beauté intemporelle du désert 

Dubaï est devenue l'un des lieux de tournage les plus prisés au monde, offrant un mélange étonnant d'architecture ultramoderne, de paysages désertiques immaculés et de lieux luxueux. Cependant, un tournage à Dubaï nécessite une planification minutieuse et le respect des réglementations locales. Ce guide complet vous expliquera tout ce que vous devez savoir sur le tournage dans la Cité de l'or. 

Le tournage à Fujairah, l'un des émirats les plus pittoresques des Émirats arabes unis, offre des opportunités uniques de capturer des paysages époustouflants, des montagnes escarpées aux plages immaculées. Que vous prévoyiez un tournage commercial, un documentaire ou un projet personnel, il est essentiel de comprendre les exigences et les conditions locales pour réussir. 

Tournage à Ras Al-Khaimah : un guide complet

Ras Al-Khaimah (RAK), l'émirat le plus septentrional des Émirats arabes unis, offre aux cinéastes une grande variété de lieux époustouflants, des plages immaculées et des montagnes spectaculaires aux sites historiques anciens et aux paysages urbains modernes. Ce guide complet vous aidera à vous orienter dans le processus de tournage de cette destination unique.

Tout d'abord, toutes les activités de tournage à Abu Dhabi nécessitent des permis officiels de la Commission du film d'Abu Dhabi (ADFC) et nécessitent un partenaire de production local. Les entreprises internationales peuvent soumettre leur candidature ici. La commission propose un processus de demande d'autorisation simplifié et les demandes doivent être soumises au moins 5 à 10 jours ouvrables avant le tournage prévu. 

Comment filmer à Dubaï ? Voici le guide ultime qui, espérons-le, vous facilitera la tâche dans le processus d'obtention des permis.

Afin de réaliser des productions médiatiques audiovisuelles dans des lieux gouvernementaux et/ou privés, il est nécessaire d’obtenir des permis de tournage. Qui peut obtenir grâce à notre Portail de tournage des Émirats arabes unis.