Como filmar nos Emirados Árabes Unidos Guias
Tudo sobre autorizações de filmagem nos Emirados Árabes Unidos e filmagens em geral nos Emirados Árabes Unidos.
It can be easy to film in the UAE if you pay attention to the details.
Where do you enter the country? In Dubai, most likely no. In Abu Dhabi, most likely yes.
Are you filming commercially? 100% yes! Are you filming privately? Most likely no.




We help you with he easiest way to find the right locations, the best crew, and the most easy process. Let's have a chat, look at the guides, have fun with it; it's worth it!
PERMISSÕES DE FILMAGEM, LOCAIS E SERVIÇOS

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.

As torres brilhantes de Dubai atravessam uma névoa dourada enquanto Tom Cruise corre pela face do Burj Khalifa, o edifício mais alto do mundo. Esta sequência de tirar o fôlego de "Missão: Impossível - Protocolo Fantasma" catapultou Dubai para os holofotes globais como um destino de filmagem de primeira linha. Hoje, a cidade se destaca como um testamento da ambição arquitetônica e da visão futurística, tornando-se um atrativo irresistível para cineastas que buscam capturar tanto o glamour ultramoderno quanto a beleza atemporal do deserto

Dubai se tornou um dos locais de filmagem mais procurados do mundo, oferecendo uma mistura impressionante de arquitetura ultramoderna, paisagens desérticas imaculadas e locais luxuosos. No entanto, filmar em Dubai requer planejamento cuidadoso e adesão às regulamentações locais. Este guia abrangente o guiará por tudo o que você precisa saber sobre filmar na Cidade do Ouro.

Filmar em Fujairah, um dos emirados mais pitorescos dos Emirados Árabes Unidos, oferece oportunidades únicas de capturar paisagens deslumbrantes, de montanhas escarpadas a praias imaculadas. Não importa se você está planejando uma filmagem comercial, um documentário ou um projeto pessoal, entender os requisitos e condições locais é essencial para o sucesso.

Filmando em Ras Al-Khaimah: Um guia completo
Ras Al-Khaimah (RAK), o emirado mais ao norte dos Emirados Árabes Unidos, oferece aos cineastas uma gama diversificada de locais deslumbrantes, de praias imaculadas e montanhas dramáticas a antigos locais históricos e paisagens urbanas modernas. Este guia abrangente ajudará você a navegar pelo processo de filmagem neste destino único.

Em primeiro lugar, todas as atividades de filmagem em Abu Dhabi exigem autorizações oficiais da Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC) e precisam de um parceiro de produção local. Empresas internacionais podem enviar aqui. A comissão oferece um processo de autorização simplificado, e as inscrições devem ser enviadas pelo menos 5 a 10 dias úteis antes da filmagem planejada.
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