Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner Videography in Dubai
Planning an awards night or a gala dinner in Dubai? Our videographers film every winner on stage, the speeches, the guests and the atmosphere of the evening, and deliver a highlight film, the full ceremony and photos.
An awards ceremony cannot be repeated: a winner walks to the stage once. We plan camera positions from the running order, take sound from the venue's desk and rehearse the route with the show caller when the venue allows it.
Need the event streamed live as well? Our live streaming team runs Fat Cat Live.
What's included
- Camera plan built from the running order
- Two or more cameras: the stage and the room
- Every winner on stage, with the name matched to the list
- Speeches with clean sound from the venue's desk
- Highlight film, full ceremony and clips of each award
- Event photographer alongside the video crew
Typical projects
- Awards ceremony
- Gala dinner
- Annual awards
- Charity gala
- Sports awards
- Anniversary night
Event videographer prices in Dubai
An event videographer costs from AED 500 per hour when you book a full day of 8 hours. Shorter bookings cost more per hour, because travel and setup take the same time for a short event; the minimum booking is 2 hours.
Rates are per videographer and cover filming on site. We recommend at least 2 videographers for an event: one stays with the stage or the main action, the other films guests, details and reactions. A crew of 3 or more videographers works with a production coordinator, AED 3,500 per day.
Editing is quoted separately: it depends on how complex the edit is and how many finished videos you need. For interviews and vox pops we add a sound recordist with all the equipment, AED 2,500 per day. An editor working on site for same-day films costs AED 3,500 per day (up to 8 hours).
All prices are approximate. Please discuss the details of your event with our project manager on WhatsApp or by email.
| Hours on site | Filming | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | AED 1,500 | AED 750 |
| 3 hours | AED 1,950 | AED 650 |
| 4 hours | AED 2,400 | AED 600 |
| 5 hours | AED 3,000 | AED 600 |
| 6 hours | AED 3,300 | AED 550 |
| 7 hours | AED 3,850 | AED 550 |
| 8 hours | AED 4,000 | AED 500 |
Each hour after the eighth is AED 500. Events of several days are quoted individually.
What we film at an awards night
- The venue before the guests arrive: the stage, the tables, the trophies and the branding.
- Arrivals, the red carpet and the photo wall.
- Every award: the announcement, the walk to the stage, the handshake and the speech.
- Reactions at the tables, not only the stage.
- The show: performances, the host and the screens.
- The closing: the group photo of the winners and the celebration.
Videos you get after the ceremony
- A highlight film of 1–3 minutes for the website, social media and next year's invitation.
- The full ceremony, edited from all the cameras.
- A short clip for each award, so every winner can share their own.
- Vertical clips for stories on the same evening.
- Photos of every winner and of the guests.
Awards and gala evenings our crew has filmed
- Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai: five ceremonies in a row, from 2021 to 2025.
- An awards ceremony at Dubai Exhibition Centre during Expo 2020 Dubai.
- An award ceremony in Saudi Arabia.
- Corporate evenings at Atlantis in Dubai and Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.
How to prepare
Send us the running order and the list of awards with the winners' names; if the names are a secret until the evening, one sealed list for the camera team is enough.
Ballrooms are dark and stage light changes with every cue. A short technical rehearsal lets us set exposure, test the sound feed and agree where the cameras may stand.
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Questions
How much does awards ceremony videography cost in Dubai?
A videographer costs from AED 500 per hour when booked for a full day of 8 hours; shorter bookings cost more per hour and the minimum booking is 2 hours. An awards night needs at least two cameras, and three or more videographers work with a production coordinator (AED 3,500 per day). Editing is quoted separately.
How many cameras does an awards ceremony need?
At least two: one on the stage and one on the room and the winners' tables. A third camera for the walk to the stage and the reactions makes the film much livelier.
Can every winner get a separate clip?
Yes. Give us the list of awards and winners before the evening; we mark each one during filming and cut a short clip per award.
Can you show a highlight film before the evening ends?
Yes, if it is planned in advance. An editor works on site for AED 3,500 per day (up to 8 hours).
Do you record interviews with winners and guests?
Yes. For interviews and vox pops we add a sound recordist with all the equipment, for AED 2,500 per day, and set up a quiet corner near the hall.
Which awards have you filmed?
Our crew filmed five Globe Soccer Awards ceremonies in Dubai in a row, from 2021 to 2025, an awards ceremony at Dubai Exhibition Centre during Expo 2020 Dubai and an award ceremony in Saudi Arabia.
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