LAS expedites and facilitates all aspects of production & filming in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. Our services include:

Approvals & Permits – On the applicant’s behalf, LAS directly acquires approvals for all Emirates. These include but are not limited to approvals from government departments such as:

•      The National Media Council
•      Dubai Police
•      Dubai Municipality
•      Dubai Civil Aviation
•      Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing

Visa, Travel & Accommodation - LAS assists in fast-track immigration process for crew members and film professionals, helps in sourcing reasonably priced accommodation for the crew and guides on travel requirements as well. (Applicable only to feature films)

Location scouting – LAS maintains a database of filming locations and guides visiting productions to the locations most appropriate to their needs. LAS also provides professional location managers.

Access to talent - Residents of Dubai span over 182 Nationalities, with major representation of the Indian, Arab, European and Asian-Pacific communities. Through its network of Business Partners and other companies operating in the industry, LAS connects visiting producers with the best local talent in accordance with their needs.

To obtain a shooting permission, kindly submit the following documents :

•    LAS application form ( signed & stamped )
•    Copy of Trade License (All international companies should appoint a local production
     company to apply for a shooting permission on their behalf )
•    Passport copies of crew
•    Script
•    Request letter
•    No objection letter from client

Kindly submit all documents to the Location Approval Services Department

For further enquiries or more information on any of the above mentioned services, please feel free to contact Dubai Studio City’s Location Approval Services Department at: LAS@dubaistudiocity.ae .This e-mail address is protected from spam bots, and therefore you need JavaScript enabled to view it.