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What changed this week for anyone filming, hosting an event or getting married in the UAE, with the official source linked.

Short, dated notes on permits, rules, locations, seasons and suppliers in Dubai and the wider UAE. Each post links to the official source it relies on. For the step-by-step basics, start with how to film in Dubai or the filming permit guide.

Illustration of a distant city skyline beyond desert dunes under dark rain clouds, with rain falling on the left and warm light breaking through near the horizon.

Production, 24 September 2026

Dubai's 2026 to 2027 shooting season: what El Niño means for outdoor shoots and events

The NCM expects El Niño to bring near to above average rain and warmth to February 2027. What that means for outdoor shoots and events.

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