Wedding photography prices in Dubai 2026

By Tasweer studio team · Last updated 21 October 2026 · 7 min read

TL;DR

Wedding photography in Dubai starts at AED 4,500 for up to 4 hours with one photographer, excl. 5% VAT; selects arrive within 48 hours and the full gallery in 3 to 4 weeks.
Signature photography is AED 11,000 for up to 10 hours with two photographers and a pre-wedding shoot; Heirloom is AED 25,000 with the henna night and an album.
Wedding films start at AED 4,000; photo and film together start at AED 8,500 at Essential level.
Hours of coverage, number of events, team size, albums and the season (October to April) drive the price.
Weekend dates in peak season go first, so enquire as soon as your date and venue are set.

Wedding photography in Dubai starts at AED 4,500 for up to 4 hours with one photographer at our studio, excluding 5% VAT. You receive sneak-peek selects within 48 hours and the full gallery in 3 to 4 weeks. Signature, at AED 11,000, covers up to 10 hours with two photographers and a pre-wedding shoot. Wedding films start at AED 4,000.

How much does wedding photography cost in Dubai?

Our wedding photography packages cost AED 4,500, AED 11,000 or AED 25,000, excluding 5% VAT. The difference is hours, team size and how many celebrations are covered.

Package	Price (excl. VAT)	Coverage	Team	Also included
Essential	AED 4,500	Up to 4 hours	1 photographer	Selects in 48 hours, private online gallery in 3 to 4 weeks
Signature ★	AED 11,000	Up to 10 hours, getting ready to reception	2 photographers	Pre-wedding shoot in Dubai, selects in 48 hours
Heirloom	AED 25,000	Henna or mehndi night + wedding day	2 photographers + assistant	Pre-wedding shoot at a location of your choice, handmade heirloom album

Including VAT, Essential is AED 4,725, Signature AED 11,550 and Heirloom AED 26,250. Full details are on our wedding photography page.

We have not quoted a Dubai market range here. Most wedding photographers do not publish prices, and the listings we found online were inconsistent, with some figures repeated word for word across unrelated profiles. Rather than pass on unreliable numbers, we suggest comparing quotes on the same terms: hours, number of photographers, events covered, delivery times and whether an album is included.

How much does a wedding videographer cost in Dubai?

Our wedding films start at AED 4,000 for up to 6 hours with one videographer, rising to AED 10,000 for Signature and AED 22,000 for Heirloom, excluding 5% VAT.

Package	Price (excl. VAT)	Coverage	Team	Films
Essential	AED 4,000	Up to 6 hours	1 videographer	3 to 5 minute highlight film, short teaser within 7 days
Signature ★	AED 10,000	Up to 10 hours	2 videographers	8 to 12 minute feature film, full ceremony and speeches edit, 60-second teaser
Heirloom	AED 22,000	Henna night + wedding day	Confirmed in your quote	Feature film + documentary edit, drone footage where permitted, teaser, reels and raw footage archive

"Where permitted" matters for drones. Drone flights in Dubai are regulated by the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and many venues and areas do not allow them; our Dubai photography permits guide explains why. See our wedding films page for more.

How much do photo and film cost together?

Booking photography and film together costs from AED 8,500 at Essential level, AED 21,000 at Signature and AED 47,000 at Heirloom, before VAT. These are the two published packages added together; one team, one plan and one point of contact usually makes the day run more smoothly, and we quote the combination together.

Level	Photography	Film	Combined (excl. VAT)	Combined incl. 5% VAT
Essential	AED 4,500	AED 4,000	AED 8,500	AED 8,925
Signature ★	AED 11,000	AED 10,000	AED 21,000	AED 22,050
Heirloom	AED 25,000	AED 22,000	AED 47,000	AED 49,350

You can also mix levels, for example Signature photography with an Essential highlight film.

What affects the price of wedding photography?

Hours of coverage, the number of events and the size of the team affect the price most, followed by albums, travel and the date.

Factor	Why it changes the price
Hours of coverage	A 4-hour ceremony and a 10-hour day need very different planning and editing time
Number of events	Henna or mehndi nights, engagements and receptions on separate days
Team size	A second photographer or videographer covers both sides of the family and parallel moments
Pre-wedding shoot	An extra session, included from Signature
Albums and prints	Design, printing and binding
Travel	Venues outside Dubai and destination weddings are quoted up front
Date	Peak-season weekends book up first
Guest count and venue layout	Large or segregated receptions may need extra crew
Specific requests	A female photographer for ladies-only events, subject to availability

When is wedding season in Dubai?

Wedding season in Dubai runs from October to April, when the weather suits outdoor ceremonies, beach receptions and pre-wedding shoots. Weekend dates in these months are the first to go.

For corporate and private events beyond weddings, see event photography cost in Dubai.

Period	What to expect
October to April	Peak season; outdoor venues and desert or beach shoots are comfortable
May to September	Indoor venues and ballrooms; outdoor shoots best at sunrise or sunset
Weekdays	Usually easier to secure in any month

If your heart is set on an outdoor pre-wedding shoot, read our guide to wedding and pre-wedding shoot locations in Dubai.

What should you ask before booking a wedding photographer?

Ask what is delivered, when, and by whom, and get it in writing. A short checklist:

How many hours and how many photographers are included?
When do we receive selects, and when the full gallery?
Is a pre-wedding shoot or album included?
Who will actually photograph our day?
What happens if the photographer is ill? (We bring backup gear on set; ask any supplier what their cover plan is.)
How long are our files archived? (Ours are kept in a cloud and offline archive for 24 months.)
What is the deposit and reschedule policy?

Send your date and venue through the quote form and we confirm availability the same day on WhatsApp.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a wedding photographer in Dubai?

Our wedding photography starts at AED 4,500 for up to 4 hours with one photographer. Signature is AED 11,000 for up to 10 hours with two photographers and a pre-wedding shoot, and Heirloom is AED 25,000 for the henna night and wedding day with a handmade album. All prices exclude 5% VAT.

How much is a wedding videographer in Dubai?

Our wedding films start at AED 4,000 for up to 6 hours with one videographer and a 3 to 5 minute highlight film. Signature is AED 10,000 and Heirloom AED 22,000. Prices exclude 5% VAT.

When will we receive our wedding photos?

You receive sneak-peek selects within 48 hours and the full edited gallery within 3 to 4 weeks. Albums are designed once you have chosen your favourite images.

How far in advance should we book?

UAE wedding season runs from October to April and weekend dates go first, so enquire as soon as your date and venue are confirmed. Summer and weekday dates are often easier to secure.

Can you arrange a female photographer?

For ladies-only receptions and segregated celebrations, a female photographer can be arranged on request, subject to availability. Mention it when you first enquire.

Do you photograph weddings outside Dubai?

Yes. We cover weddings across the UAE, including Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, and destination weddings in the GCC. Travel outside Dubai is quoted up front.

Do we need a permit for wedding photography in Dubai?

Coverage at a hotel or private venue is arranged with the venue, which may have its own rules for outside suppliers. Reporting on Dubai's filming permit rules lists weddings among the exemptions, but public locations and drones have separate rules. We check what applies to your venue before the day.