Where these numbers come from
We compared seven Dubai studios that publish event video prices, checked on 13 October 2026. They are asking prices from studios' own sites and blogs, not market statistics. Where a studio gives a "market band", it is still a seller's estimate.
Packages as published
| Package | What you get | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half day, single camera | 4–6 hours, one operator, one highlight | from AED 1,800 | Skimbox |
| Basic | 1 videographer up to 4 h, 60–90 s highlight, 5-day delivery | AED 2,500 | Studio502 |
| Event Highlights | up to 4 h, 80 photos, 60 s reel next day | from AED 2,500 | OneByOne |
| Half day with highlight film | from AED 3,000 | videography.ae | |
| Photo + video crew, up to 4 h | edited photos, highlight, all RAW, same-day delivery | AED 3,300 | Masoud Raoufi |
| Full day | up to 10 h, highlight up to 2 min, 3 vertical cuts | from AED 4,400 | videography.ae |
| Standard | full day up to 8 h, film up to 3 min, 3 reels, soundbites | AED 4,500 | Studio502 |
| Full Event Coverage | multi-camera day, photo, recap film, same-day highlight | from AED 6,000 | OneByOne |
| Two cameras + same-day edit | on-site editor | from AED 6,000 | Skimbox |
| Full day, 2 videographers | 3–5 min film + 60 s reel in 48 h | AED 6,000–12,000 | Backyard Studio |
| Multi-camera production | multi-day or multi-track, session recordings | from AED 12,000; up to AED 30,000 | Skimbox, Backyard |
Add-ons, priced separately
| Add-on | Published price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Second videographer | AED 1,200 | Studio502 |
| Same-day edit | AED 2,000; market band AED 500–1,500 | Studio502, SL Media |
| Full talks recording | AED 900 | Studio502 |
| Event photography | AED 1,500 | Studio502 |
| Extra hour | AED 350 | Studio502 |
| Drone | AED 1,500; from AED 1,200 once permits clear | Studio502, Skimbox |
| Live streaming | AED 1,000–2,000; from AED 4,000 with own operator and backup line | SL Media, Skimbox |
The two live-streaming figures differ by AED 2,000–3,000 because they describe different set-ups: an encoder on the existing crew versus a dedicated operator with a backup connection. For a paid virtual audience, take the second.
Worked example: a one-day conference
200 delegates, one stage, keynotes and two panels, a networking lunch. The organiser wants a recap film, social reels, every talk recorded, photos and a teaser to post the same evening. Built on Studio502's published price list:
| Line | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard package: full day, film up to 3 min, 3 reels | AED 4,500 |
| Second videographer (stage locked + roaming) | AED 1,200 |
| Full talks recording | AED 900 |
| Same-day edit | AED 2,000 |
| Event photography | AED 1,500 |
| Production total | AED 10,100 |
| DFTC (now the Dubai Films and Games Commission) permit processing, if required | AED 520 |
| With permit | AED 10,620 |
Cross-check: Backyard Studio's full-day, two-videographer band is AED 6,000–12,000, and OneByOne's full coverage starts at AED 6,000. Our line-by-line total sits inside that band. Drop the same-day edit and photos and the same conference costs AED 6,600.
What nobody tells you
Audio is where cheap event videos fail. You need a feed from the venue's sound desk plus a backup recorder, OneByOne points out; otherwise every quote becomes a caption over silent footage. Book the AV company's time for the patch before the day.
"Edited video" without a length means one file in two weeks. Write the deliverables into the contract: length, number of vertical cuts, speaker clips and delivery time. OneByOne says that line is what separates a AED 1,000 quote from a AED 2,500 one.
A same-day edit changes the shooting plan. It must be booked in advance so the first half is logged and cut while the second half runs, videography.ae explains. Asking for it on the day rarely works.
Overtime is cheaper to avoid than to pay. If your event runs from registration to dinner, book the full day; half-day plus extra hours at AED 350 each catches up fast.
The permit applies indoors too. Skimbox notes that branded filming in Dubai needs a DFTC permit even inside a private venue, with an AED 520 application fee. See our filming permit guide. Guests who appear in posted footage are covered by UAE privacy rules, so put a filming notice at registration.
Music in the recap needs a sync licence. A track playing in the hall is not cleared for your video. Ask whether the studio uses licensed library music; Studio502 lists music licensing in its package.
Which package fits which event
| Event | Enough | Budget at published prices |
|---|---|---|
| Brunch, dinner, small launch | 1 videographer, 4 h, 60 s reel | AED 1,800–2,500 |
| Product launch | Full day, reveal moment, same-night reel | AED 4,500–7,000 |
| One-day conference | 2–3 cameras, talks recorded, recap | AED 6,000–11,000 |
| Gala or awards night | 2 cameras, low-light kit, photos | AED 6,000–12,000 |
| Multi-day summit, GITEX-scale stand | Multi-camera, daily recaps | AED 12,000–30,000 |
What Savage Media charges
| Savage Media | Special offer | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| One-off video shoot | from AED 950 | Video delivered from 2 days |
| Savage Story | AED 3,500 first month, then AED 4,500/month | 2 shooting days, 8 reels and 15 photos a month, for venues with regular events |
Run your own numbers in our video cost calculator. For the year's dates, see the UAE marketing events calendar and our guide to video production costs.
