Short answer: at CEMA, a listing reel with 10 stills starts from AED 1,500. An agent-led tour starts from AED 2,000, a full cinematic listing film from AED 4,000, and a signature package for mansions and villas from AED 8,000. Agents who post every week can pay less per video on a monthly retainer, from AED 6,000 a month for 8 edited videos. The price depends on the size of the property, the type of video and how many stills you need.

What drives the price of a listing shoot

• Size of the property. More rooms mean more time on site and more stills to edit. A studio is quicker to cover than a six-bedroom villa.
• Type of video. A short reel is quick to film and edit. A scripted film needs planning, more takes and a longer edit.
• Agent on camera. A presented tour needs a script and extra takes. It also builds the agent’s name, not only the listing.
• Number of stills. Each photo is edited before delivery, so more stills mean more editing time.
• Turnaround. A reel can be delivered in a day or two. A full film takes longer.
• Extras. Drone shots and a branded catalogue add cost and are worth it mainly for high-value homes.

CEMA real estate packages in 2026

These are the current prices for real estate videography and photography at CEMA. All are starting prices, and the final quote depends on the property.

Package	What you get	Price
Listing Reel	1 cinematic reel and 10 stills, delivered in 24 to 48 hours	From AED 1,500
Agent Tour	A tour with the agent on camera, scripting and 20 stills	From AED 2,000 (launch price until 31 December 2026, standard AED 2,300)
Cinematic Listing	A full cinematic film, a script and 30 stills	From AED 4,000
Signature Property	For mansions and villas: a film, 40+ stills and a branded PDF catalogue	From AED 8,000
Monthly Content Retainer	One shoot day at one location and 8 edited videos	From AED 6,000 a month
Holiday Home Package	20 to 25 HDR photos, a hero cover shot, a lifestyle reel and amenity coverage, delivered in 48 hours	From AED 1,500 (launch price until 31 December 2026, standard AED 2,000)

Which package suits which listing

• Studio or one-bedroom apartment. The Listing Reel. A small unit can be shown in one reel and 10 stills, and you can list it within a day or two.
• Family apartment or townhouse. The Agent Tour. Buyers get a guided walk through the home, and you get 20 stills and a video with your face on it.
• Villa or penthouse. The Cinematic Listing. A larger home needs a scripted film and 30 stills to show the layout, the finishes and the view.
• Mansion or signature villa. The Signature Property package. You get a film, 40+ stills and a branded PDF catalogue you can send to buyers directly.

For a holiday home or short-term rental, guests look for different things than buyers do. The Holiday Home Package for Airbnb and holiday homes is built for that.

Turnaround

A listing reel is delivered in 24 to 48 hours. Full packages take 3 to 5 days. Plan the shoot for the day the property is clean, furnished and empty of tenants or workers, and count back from the date you want the listing live.

Formats for Bayut, Property Finder and social media

• 9:16 reels for vertical feeds.
• 16:9 video for wider screens and landscape players.
• HDR stills sized for Bayut and Property Finder.

Portals update their upload rules from time to time. Check the current requirements in your agent account before you upload.

When a monthly retainer is cheaper

The Monthly Content Retainer starts from AED 6,000 a month for one shoot day at one location and 8 edited videos. That is AED 750 a video. A single Listing Reel starts from AED 1,500, so four of them cost the same as the retainer.

• Book per listing if you shoot one to three properties a month, or if your listings are spread across the city.
• Book the retainer if you want a steady flow of videos and can plan a full day of filming in one place.

The retainer is priced around videos. If you also need stills for each listing, say so in your brief.

Drone shots for listings

Indoor drone shots are flown in-house and need only the owner’s permission. Outdoor drone flights in the UAE need aviation authority approval (GCAA, and DCAA in Dubai). Commercial operators register and request flight approvals on the GCAA’s UAE Drones platform. CEMA arranges outdoor flights and their permits through licensed aerial partners, so allow extra time when you want aerial shots. See our guide to drone filming permits in Dubai.

How to keep the cost down

• Prepare the property. A tidy, well-lit home is filmed faster and needs less editing. Send the owner our property shoot preparation checklist.
• Pick the package that fits the listing. A studio does not need a scripted film. A mansion needs more than a reel.
• Plan ahead. Book the shoot as soon as you have the keys and a date.

Shooting a finished interior for a portfolio, not a listing? See our interior photography cost guide.

How to book

Send the property details through the brief form or message us on WhatsApp. We reply on WhatsApp within 2 hours and answer briefs within 24 hours. A 50% deposit locks your date. We work in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah with no travel charge.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a real estate video cost in Dubai?

At CEMA, a listing reel with 10 stills starts from AED 1,500. An agent tour starts from AED 2,000, a full cinematic listing film from AED 4,000, and a signature package for mansions and villas from AED 8,000.

How fast can I get listing photos and video?

A listing reel is delivered in 24 to 48 hours. Full packages take 3 to 5 days.

Which package is right for a studio or one bedroom apartment?

The Listing Reel. It includes 1 cinematic reel and 10 stills, which is enough to show a small unit, and it starts from AED 1,500.

Are the photos sized for Bayut and Property Finder?

Yes. HDR stills are delivered sized for Bayut and Property Finder. Video is delivered as 9:16 reels and 16:9 video.

When is a monthly retainer cheaper than booking per listing?

The Monthly Content Retainer starts from AED 6,000 a month for one shoot day at one location and 8 edited videos, which is AED 750 a video. Four Listing Reels cost the same amount, so the retainer is better value when you need more than four videos a month and can film them in one day at one location.

Can you film a listing with a drone?

Yes. Indoor drone shots are flown in house and need only the permission of the owner. Outdoor flights need aviation authority approval and are arranged through licensed aerial partners.

Getting a property ready? Read how to prepare a property for a shoot, or see real estate videography in Dubai.

Sources: UAE Drones platform (GCAA)