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As a top destination for filmmakers, the emirate offers a robust infrastructure that attracts production houses from both Hollywood and the Indian subcontinent
Published: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 12:34 PM
Updated: Wed 9 Oct 2024, 8:53 PM
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Dubai is a city where no mission is impossible. And there is no better person to exemplify that than Hollywood legend Tom Cruise. The American actor and producer, who has starred in some of the biggest hits in Hollywood, illustrated that 13 years ago when he pulled off a daring stunt on the iconic Burj Khalifa.
Cruise, then 49, did the daredevil stunt on the world’s tallest building while filming a scene for the movie Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, the fourth instalment of the film series.
While it remains one of the most mind-boggling stunts ever filmed on these shores, Dubai has been one of the top destinations for filmmakers from around the world. Plenty of films—Hollywood and the Indian subcontinent —have been shot in Dubai’s fantastic locations.
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Dubai offers everything a production house can dream of, and over the years, the emirate has become an integral character in the movie scripts.
But to shoot a film, TV show or documentary, there are specific rules, guidelines and processes that filmmakers should adhere to, according to the regulatory authority — Dubai Film and TV Commission.
Here is a guide to getting a filming permit, approvals, fees, fines:
Full list of permit fees is listed below:
Disclaimer: All the information provided here is according to the Dubai Film and TV Commission. Rules and regulations are subject to change. Please refer to the regulatory authority.
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