Paying close attention to Hollywood’s growing relationship with the UAE and the signs are everywhere. Vivaan Shenoy takes us through blockbuster action scenes to sweeping sci-fi landscapes, more and more productions are choosing the Emirates as their cinematic canvas.
The first reason is obvious: the visuals. Dubai’s skyline, Abu Dhabi’s deserts, and the futuristic architecture offer an unmatched range of backdrops. Films like Mission: Impossible, Dune, and Fast & Furious 7 have all taken full advantage of it.
Then there’s the infrastructure. With world-class facilities like twofour54 and Dubai Studio City, international crews have everything they need from studios to support, right on the ground. Generous filming incentives and fast-tracked permits make the process even smoother.
From a practical standpoint and a visual one, the UAE ticks every box. Hollywood’s not just visiting it’s setting up a second home.