Camera & video equipment hire

Camera & video equipment hire in the UAE

Updated 4 November 2026

According to sellers' websites in November 2026, hiring camera or video kit in the UAE costs from about AED 145 a day for lenses, AED 345–535 a day for cinema cameras, and AED 3,000 to AED 6,500 a day for top cinema bodies such as RED and ARRI. Rates are per rental day, plus VAT. To get current prices for your shoot, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Permits and filming licences

Snippets from UAE sources say filming can need a National Media Authority (NMA) permit, and that requirements depend on the emirate and the type of production. One NMA listing for filming equipment brought in with foreign crews quotes an AED 500 approval fee and an AED 500 service fee. A media production licence can cost AED 10,000 to AED 20,000, so for a commercial shoot check the licence before you book.

Season and weather

The UAE has very hot summers from May to September and mild winters from November to March. In November, outdoor shoots, street scenes and location interviews become comfortable, so demand for portable lenses and lights rises. From May to September, heat makes long outdoor days hard, and many bookings move to studios and indoor sets.

How hire is priced and delivered

Prices are per day in AED, and one supplier counts a rental day as 12 hours, so check the hours before you book. Multi-day and weekly bookings get lower daily rates; one listing offers 10% off from three days. Several suppliers deliver across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE, so for Sharjah, Ajman or Al Ain ask for a delivery quote. Some listings advertise no security deposit, so compare that with the day rate.

What to write in your request

Name the camera or lens you need, with the make and model if you know them, and say what the hire is for, such as a short film or a wedding. Add the lease term in days or weeks, whether you want an operator, and what must be included, such as batteries, memory cards or lighting. Mention whether you can give collateral and your area: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman or Al Ain. Give your budget in AED per day or per month.

Getting offers on BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the shoot in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo of the kit list. Our AI asks for missing details, looks through rental websites and price lists in the UAE, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price and terms, while your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. You can also browse equipment hire.