Video Production in Abu Dhabi

Short answer: yes, CEMA Media Productions shoots across Abu Dhabi, from Saadiyat and Yas Island to Al Reem, Al Maryah and the Corniche. You get the same crew, process and packages as our Dubai projects: commercials from AED 7,000, short-form ad reels from AED 4,000, AI video ads from AED 3,000 and property reels from AED 1,500. Prices are the same as in Dubai, with no travel charge for Abu Dhabi shoots.

What we shoot in Abu Dhabi

• Commercials and brand films for launches, campaigns and TV, with Arabic and English versions planned from the start.
• AI ads: when a shoot isn’t practical, we build realistic scenes of Abu Dhabi landmarks, desert and coastline without a crew on location.
• Social and creator content: a month of reels from one shoot day for brands, founders and creators.
• Real estate video for brokers and developers on Saadiyat, Yas, Al Reem and Al Raha, and holiday-home photography for hosts.
• Interior design photography and film for designers, architects and fit-out companies.

Permits for filming in Abu Dhabi

Filming in public locations in Abu Dhabi needs a permit from the Creative Media Authority, which runs the Abu Dhabi Film Commission. Private locations such as a villa, office or showroom need the owner’s permission. We arrange permits through licensed partners and build the approval time into the schedule, so it never holds up the shoot day.

Drone work follows the national rules set by the General Civil Aviation Authority. Our team flies indoor drone shots itself, and outdoor aerials are flown by licensed aerial partners who arrange the approvals. See our guide to drone filming permits in the UAE.

How an Abu Dhabi project works

1. Brief and strategy call: online or in person, to agree the idea, formats and budget.
2. Pre-production: script, shot list, locations and permits.
3. Shoot day in Abu Dhabi: our crew travels to you with the full kit.
4. Post-production: editing, colour grading and sound by our in-house team.
5. Delivery: every format you need, with two rounds of feedback.

Frequently asked questions

Does CEMA shoot in Abu Dhabi?

Yes. CEMA Media Productions is based in Dubai and shoots across Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE, with the same crew, process and packages as our Dubai projects.

Do I need a permit to film in Abu Dhabi?

Filming in public locations in Abu Dhabi needs a permit from the Creative Media Authority. Private locations need the owner’s permission. Drone flights follow the national rules of the General Civil Aviation Authority.

How much does video production cost in Abu Dhabi?

At CEMA, short-form ad reels start from AED 4,000, commercials from AED 7,000, AI video ads from AED 3,000 and property reels from AED 1,500. Every project is quoted on its brief.

Do you charge travel fees for Abu Dhabi?

No. Shoots in Abu Dhabi are priced the same as in Dubai, with no travel charge.