Our Photographers in Dubai
Smiler has 4 vetted local photographers based in Dubai with 14 verified reviews (4.7★ average). Every photographer works in English. Hire a photographer in Dubai directly from their profile, where they set their own session prices, or book a city package from €119; photos are delivered within 48 hours.
Compare the best photographers in Dubai on Smiler by portfolio and verified reviews, and book the local photographer in Dubai whose style fits your trip. Prefer not to choose? Get matched with a vetted local instead. Packages start from €119, fixed before you pay.
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Benny
Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Jabir Pulakkal
Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hi there! I’m Jabir , a photographer who has been living in Dubai for over 10 years. I specialize in capturing people against the stunning and iconic backgrounds of this incredible city. From the glittering skyline to the serene beaches and majestic desert, I love finding the perfect Dubai places
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Recep Ergun
Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
With over a decade of experience, my Istanbul photographers team specializes in capturing the unforgettable moments of tourists exploring the vibrant city of Istanbul. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking romantic photos in Istanbul, or planning your dream wedding photoshoot in Istanbul, our team is here to create stunning visuals tailored to your style. We're also known for our unique flying dress photo shoots in Istanbul, adding a touch of magic to your Istanbul experience
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Savio Pereira
Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
I shoot Solo travelers, couples and Families. I shoot using Canon RF 70 200 f2.8, clients just love the storytelling I do. Experience: 3-5 years.
View PortfolioHiring a Photographer in Dubai
Hiring a photographer in Dubai means picking a fixed package price instead of negotiating an hourly quote: €119 for 15 minutes and 15 photos, €199 for 30 minutes and 30 photos, or €189 for 60 minutes and 60 photos, with every edited photo included. There's no haggling and nothing extra to pay on the day beyond venue entrance fees or transport. Once booked, you confirm the exact meeting point and timing with your photographer in the booking chat, and photos land in your private gallery within 48 hours of the shoot. Booking direct from a profile makes sense once you've seen a portfolio and reviews that match what you want, whether that's the quiet lanes of Al Fahidi or the lake edge at Burj Park. If you'd rather not scroll through profiles, getting matched puts you with a vetted local photographer automatically, saving time without lowering the standard.
How It Works
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Pick a photographer or a package
Browse profiles with portfolios and verified reviews to choose a specific photographer, or pick a package by spot and duration and get matched with a vetted local. Either way, the price is fixed before you pay.
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Shoot at the agreed spot
Confirm the meeting point, timing and any route details with your photographer in the booking chat, then share live location on the day so you find each other without trouble. The shoot is private, just your group and the photographer.
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Gallery within 48 hours
Every photo is professionally edited and delivered to your private online gallery within 48 hours of the shoot. Download them in full resolution and buy extra photos from the gallery afterward if you want more.
How Smiler Vets Its Photographers
Every Smiler photographer in Dubai is vetted before going live: identity verification, a portfolio review, a check on professional equipment, and a minimum 4.0-star rating to stay listed. Drop below that and a photographer is removed from the roster, not just flagged. Photographers work as local freelancers but are held to Smiler standards, including the 48-hour delivery window. If a photographer has to cancel, the booking is offered to the rest of the Dubai team first, so a replacement is the first move rather than a refund. That combination, upfront vetting plus an ongoing star threshold, keeps quality consistent instead of relying on a one-time approval.
Tips From Our Dubai Photographers
“If your little ones are under five, book a morning slot and choose shade over the view. The narrow lanes at Al Fahidi keep the sun off, so nobody’s squinting or melting. Bring water, one favourite snack and the toy they won’t leave home without, and we’ll have a lovely time.”
“Forget posing. Just walk towards me along the promenade by the Dubai Fountain holding hands, and halfway along, one of you whispers something ridiculous to the other. I’ll catch the laugh before you even realise I’m shooting. That’s the photo you’ll keep.”
“Everyone pictures sunset vows, but in Dubai I’d pick sunrise every time. On Marina Walk the water is still, the towers reflect perfectly, and you’re cool in your dress and suit instead of melting. Saying your vows while the city wakes up feels like the day belongs to you.”