Hire a Photographer for a Photoshoot in Dubai
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Dive into professional portfolios of handpicked photographers and book the one that matches your style the best for a solo photoshoot in Dubai, a proposal photoshoot in Dubai, a family photoshoot in Dubai, or any other special occasion! Here, we transform your vision into reality.
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Our Clients’ Reviews of Dubai Photographers
Don’t miss out on firsthand accounts and testimonials from clients who have entrusted us with capturing their most cherished moments in Dubai. We believe that the best way to understand the quality of our service is through the experiences of those we've had the privilege to serve. From solo traveler and surprise proposal photoshoots to group portraits and corporate events, our clients' stories offer valuable insights into what sets our photography apart. Take a moment to explore their reviews and discover why so many have chosen us to document their special occasions with professionalism, creativity, and care.
Top Photo Spots in Dubai
Dubai is a city that seems tailor-made for photography enthusiasts, offering a plethora of striking and iconic locations to capture. From futuristic skyscrapers to traditional souks and breathtaking desert landscapes, this city is a visual feast for families, couples, and solo travelers.
In this guide, we’ll explore the top photo spots in Dubai, each offering its unique charm and opportunities to create stunning images by Dubai professional photographers that encapsulate the essence of this dynamic metropolis.
Whether you’re drawn to modern architecture, cultural heritage, or natural beauty, Dubai’s diverse photography spots promise to leave you with memorable visual souvenirs of your visit.
100% Money Back Guarantee
We believe in our service and quality of our photos so much that we decided to offer a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee for your photo shoot. If you don’t like your online gallery once we deliver it, you can contact us within 7 days and claim your money back. Find more details in our Terms.
How Much Do Dubai Photographers Charge?
Here, you’ll find our comprehensive guide on Dubai photography services and pricing. Whether you're seeking stunning portraits, captivating event coverage, or any other photographic need, we've got you covered. Below, you'll see a breakdown of typical rates for our photography services in Dubai.
- best for solo travelers
- 30 minutes
- 20 edited hi-res photos
- 2 years backup
- 4 work days delivery
- best for couples
- 60 minutes
- 35 edited hi-res photos
- 2 years backup
- 4 work days delivery
- best for groups
- 100 minutes
- 60 edited hi-res photos
- 2 years backup
- 4 work days delivery
- 60 minutes
- 35 edited hi-res photos
- 60 sec Full-HD video
- 2 years backup
- 90 minutes
- trendy photo spots
- local photographer’s tips
- private tour
- use smartphone/camera
- 180 minutes
- top photo spots
- local photographer’s tips
- private tour
- use camera
- Photoshop wrinkles/zits out
- Get a beauty upgrade
- Any RAW pic
- Done by professionals
- Price per 1 photo
- Photoshop body shape/size
- Look your best
- Any RAW pic
- Done by professionals
- Price per 1 photo
- Photoshop people/objects out
- Get the desired result
- Any RAW pic
- Done by professionals
- Price per 1 photo
- best for solo travelers
- 30 minutes
- 20 edited hi-res photos
- 2 years backup
- 4 work days delivery
- best for couples
- 60 minutes
- 35 edited hi-res photos
- 2 years backup
- 4 work days delivery
- best for groups
- 100 minutes
- 60 edited hi-res photos
- 2 years backup
- 4 work days delivery
- 60 minutes
- 35 edited hi-res photos
- 60 sec Full-HD video
- 2 years backup
- 60 minutes
- 35 edited hi-res photos
- 60 sec Full-HD video
- 2 years backup
- 90 minutes
- trendy photo spots
- local photographer’s tips
- private tour
- use smartphone/camera
- 180 minutes
- top photo spots
- local photographer’s tips
- private tour
- use camera
Make the Most out of Your Dubai Photoshoot
When visiting Dubai, hiring a vacation photographer is the ultimate way to transform your trip into an unforgettable visual story. Whether you’re exploring the iconic Burj Khalifa, strolling along the pristine beaches, or venturing into the historic districts, a skilled Dubai photographer can capture those precious moments with a professional touch. They not only know the best angles and locations but also understand the city’s unique blend of modernity and tradition, ensuring your photos not only reflect your experience but also encapsulate the essence of this magnificent destination. With a vacation photographer in Dubai, you can relish every moment of your trip while knowing that you’ll have stunning, professionally curated memories to cherish for a lifetime.
The Best Time of Year to Visit Dubai
Traveling. It revivifies your spirit. It gives you the chance lacked by so many. A chance to tour the world and experience its beauty in full splendor! A chance to learn about the diverse cultures of the world. There is beauty in the world that we live in and traveling, among other things, gives life meaning and purpose. From towering snow-capped mountains, hills to white sandy beaches and well-preserved natural reserves you are undeniably spoilt for choice when it comes to travel destinations around the world.
Technically, in a desert located in the United Arab Emirates lies a gem (and a precious one for that matter), Dubai. The grandest of the grandest! A city that sprung up right from the middle of the desert has grown over the years to become one of the best business and travel destinations in the world! Oh, and this is just but the beginning!
With two notable seasons; summer and winter, the city of Dubai get to receive tourists all year through. However, one cannot help to ask themselves; what is the best time to visit Dubai? With no hesitation, we can tell it’s Winter and everyone who has ever visited Dubai will agree with that. Below we’ll put you on the-know on what are the places to visit and things to do during the winter season in the most populous city of the UAE, but it all narrows down to what time is convenient for you as the city always has got something to offer!
Proposal photoshoot by Petra, Localgrapher in Dubai
Visiting Dubai in Winter Season
Between November and April, its winter in Dubai. For a tourist with a fetish for outdoor activities, this is the best time to pack your bags, hop on a plane off to Dubai. The temperatures are perfect and suited for any kind of outdoor activity and letting a Dubai photographer capturing it. From lazing around in the sandy beaches and parks, hiking to going on shopping sprees all thanks to the Dubai shopping festival held between the month of January and February!
Family photoshoot by Anton, Localgrapher in Dubai
Places to Visit in Dubai during Winter Season
1.) Photoshoot at of Burj Khalifa
A visit to Dubai is never really complete without paying the world’s tallest building a visit! Hand in hand with your lover, grab yourselves tickets and watch as the sun sinks. Have a personal photographer in Dubai, UAE take a picture or two for old times’ sake. Get to see the city in its full splendor from the observation deck at the Burj Khalifa. A selfie or two could do you more good than harm!
Proposal photoshoot by Anton, Localgrapher in Dubai
2.) Paparazzi Photo Shoot while You Shop in The Dubai Mall
Once the largest mall on earth and now the second largest, The Dubai Mall is undeniably an architect marvel! With hundreds of retail shops offering virtually anything, you’d need and want, going on a shopping spree with your loved one is almost inevitable. While at The Dubai Mall, your Dubai photographer will undeniably take the best pictures for you to post on Instagram!
Couple’s photoshoot by Nadia, Localgrapher in Dubai
3.) Photos Like No Others in Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Set on an island, is the strikingly gorgeous sail-shaped 5-star hotel that offers great views of the city as well as the gulf. The grandest of them all, the reputable go-to destination for any tourist visiting Dubai. Yes, it’s the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah! With pools, restaurants, a private beach and deluxe spas, have the best time of your lives at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah! Affordable photographers here in Dubai, will see to it that you get to Savor every moment of your perfect photoshoot at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah!
Proposal photoshoot by Anton, Localgrapher in Dubai
4.) Your Family and the MotionGate Dubai
The largest of its kind in the region, the MotionGate Dubai Is a Hollywood-inspired park that brings three Motion Pictures Studios; Columbia pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and LionsGate. Opened on 16th December 2016, the MotionGate Dubai is indeed the perfect place to bring your kids as they will get to have fun untold from the more than 30 rides available here. Even better, a professional family photographer will get the best shots of you and your family.
Couple’s photoshoot by Nadia, Localgrapher in Dubai
5.) Romantic Photoshoot along The Dubai Creek
In the heart of Dubai, you will find the heartbeat and the lifeline of this great city in the UAE. The best way to wind-up your trip to Dubai cannot be any better if you do not sail along the Dubai Creek. Enjoy a dhow dinner cruise with your fiancé and savor some tasty Arab cuisines while having great views of the city. An evening wind-up at the creek cannot without some great photos. As such, a private photographer in Dubai is always at your disposal if you need to store your great memories in a photograph.
Couple’s photoshoot by Anna, Localgrapher in Dubai
6.) Fun Photoshoot at the Ski Dubai
For snow lovers and skiing enthusiasts, the Ski Dubai has got to be your must-visit place when you pay Dubai a visit. Located in one of the largest shopping malls in the world; The Mall of Emirates, learn skiing and snowboarding as you savor great views of the penguins found here! For some thrilling and exciting moments at the Ski Dubai, why don’t you zip line? Hire a photographer in Dubai whenever you happen to pay a visit to Ski Dubai!
Couple’s photoshoot by Adi
7.) Photographing during your visit in Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Located on the ground level of The Dubai Mall, sits the majestic and one of the largest suspended aquariums on earth! Yes, that’s right! The 10 million liter Dubai Aquarium tank is home to over 30,000 marine lives! A 48-meter walk through tunnel gives one a 270 degrees’ views of the aquarium 11 meters below the surface. While at the Dubai Aquarium and Underground Zoo, why don’t you maximize this chance and propose to your loved one? With our Dubai-based proposal photographer, capture every single moment as it was! What are you waiting for? Pack your bags now and head off to Dubai!
8.) Secret Proposal photo shoot in Dubai Miracle Garden
In the heart of Dubai land, lies the world’s largest topiary structure with over 150 million flowers intricately-arranged in colorful patterns as well as arches! Launched on Valentine’s Day of 2013, there is love in the air at the Dubai Miracle Garden! The sights at this beautiful work of art are simply breathtaking! Tag your life-partner along to the Dubai Miracle Garden and one of the best engagement photographers in Dubai will get to capture every single moment of pure genuine bliss that the both of you will get to experience!
Proposal photoshoot by Petra, Localgrapher in Dubai
Visiting Dubai in the Summer Season
Visiting Dubai during the summer season can be both an exhilarating and challenging experience. The city’s scorching summer months, which typically span from June to September, are characterized by extreme heat and high humidity levels. During this time, temperatures can soar well above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), making outdoor activities and sightseeing in the daytime quite daunting. However, Dubai has found ingenious ways to combat the heat, with many of its attractions, shopping malls, and entertainment options offering respite in the form of air-conditioned comfort.
One of the highlights of a summer visit to Dubai is the opportunity to indulge in the city’s luxurious indoor experiences. You can explore the opulent shopping malls like the Mall of the Emirates and The Dubai Mall, where you can not only shop for world-renowned brands but also enjoy a variety of entertainment options, including indoor skiing, ice skating, and even an underwater aquarium. And of course, being folloed by your personal Dubai photographer.
Additionally, Dubai’s vibrant food scene comes alive in the summer, with a plethora of restaurants offering diverse culinary experiences. You can savor international cuisine in stylish, climate-controlled settings, making dining a delightful escape from the heat.
Another unique summer experience in Dubai is the chance to take advantage of reduced prices on accommodations and attractions. Many hotels and resorts offer attractive deals during the summer months to attract visitors (just imagine the most luxurious photo session there). Plus, you can explore Dubai’s beautiful beaches and waterparks in the evenings when the temperatures are cooler (just like our client Mai with her private Dubai photographer below).
While summer in Dubai may require strategic planning to beat the heat, it can also offer an opportunity to enjoy the city’s extravagance with fewer crowds and more budget-friendly options. Overall, a trip to Dubai in the summer can be an adventure of contrasts, where you can immerse yourself in luxury, innovation, and cultural diversity while navigating the city’s warm embrace.
Solo photoshoot by Nadia, Localgrapher in Dubai
Dubai Photographer FAQs
Welcome to our Dubai photographer FAQs! If you're considering booking a private photographer for your special occasion or event in Dubai, you've come to the right place. Whether it's a wedding, engagement, family portrait session, corporate event, or any other memorable moment you want to capture, we're here to provide you with all the information you need to make your photography experience seamless and unforgettable. In this guide, we'll address commonly asked questions to ensure that you feel confident and informed as you embark on this exciting journey of preserving your precious memories. Let's dive in!
Yes, you can certainly take pictures in Dubai. Dubai is a visually stunning city with a wealth of photogenic locations, from its iconic skyline featuring the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab to its picturesque desert landscapes and pristine beaches. Photographers of all levels can capture the city’s unique blend of modern architecture and traditional culture.
However, it’s essential to be aware of and respectful of local customs and regulations when taking photos, especially in public spaces and near government buildings. Additionally, while most tourist areas welcome photography, it’s a good practice to seek permission or follow guidelines when photographing people, particularly in more conservative areas, to ensure you respect their privacy and cultural sensitivities.
The cost of hiring a personal photographer in Dubai can vary widely depending on various factors such as the photographer’s experience, the duration of the session, the number of edited photos provided, and any additional services or packages included. Typically, you can expect to pay up to $500 USD. This price typically includes the photographer’s time, expertise, and a certain number of edited high-resolution photos.
With us, prices start at $250 USD – for more details, see our pricelist HERE.
The cost of hiring a wedding photographer in Dubai can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the photographer’s experience, the duration of coverage, the number of photographers, and the services included in the package. On average, wedding photography packages in Dubai can range from $1,500 to $5,000 USD or more. Basic packages may include coverage of the ceremony and reception, a certain number of edited photos, and a digital gallery. More comprehensive packages might include engagement sessions, pre-wedding shoots, and additional albums or prints. Reach out to us at hello@localgrapher.com for your wedding photoshoot by a Dubai photographer!
Booking a flying dress photoshoot in Dubai typically involves several steps. Luckily with us, you only need one – contact us at hello@localgrapher.com a tell us more about your flying dress photoshoot wish!
Easy! Contact us at hello@localgrapher.com, tell us more about your Dubai desert photoshoot (when, how many people and how long) and one of our booking agents will guide you through your perfect photo experience!
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