Amazon MGM Studios has announced the global release of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War on Prime Video, with key scenes filmed in Dubai in collaboration with the Dubai Media Council and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. The film puts the emirate's most recognisable landmarks in front of a worldwide streaming audience.
Dubai at the Centre of a Major Hollywood Release
The release of Jack Ryan: Ghost War marks another landmark moment for Dubai as a premier destination for major film and television production. Key scenes were shot across the emirate — bringing its skyline, streets, and architecture onto a worldwide stage through one of Hollywood's most established spy franchises.
The production came together through a three-way collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios, the Dubai Media Council, and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, reflecting the emirate's organised and strategic approach to attracting high-profile international productions. Filming was also carried out under the oversight of the Dubai Film Development Committee, the industry body established under the Council to support the growth of the film sector.
What the Film Is
Jack Ryan: Ghost War is the feature-length continuation of the hit Prime Video series Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, starring John Krasinski in the title role alongside Sienna Miller, Wendell Pierce, and Michael Kelly — all returning from the four-season series. The film is directed by Andrew Bernstein and produced in association with Paramount Pictures and Skydance.
The movie extends the espionage thriller franchise from streaming series into a full cinematic release, with Dubai serving as one of its key backdrops for high-stakes spy action sequences. Filming in Dubai wrapped in February 2025, with scenes shot across multiple iconic locations.
Dubai Filming Locations in Jack Ryan: Ghost War
The film features an impressive range of Dubai landmarks, including:
- DIFC (Emirates Towers and the Gate Avenue district) - The Link at One Za'abeel — the striking sky concourse suspended 100 metres above the ground - Dubai Marina — with traditional dhow vessels visible on the water - Al Seef along the historic Dubai Creek - Burj Park in Downtown Dubai - Dubai's desert landscapes
The combination of futuristic architecture, desert terrain, and world-class production infrastructure made Dubai a compelling backdrop for the globe-trotting spy thriller.
Dubai's Growing Status as a Global Production Hub
The release of Jack Ryan: Ghost War adds another major title to Dubai's already impressive Hollywood filming resume, which includes Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, Star Trek Beyond, Furious 7, and the Dune trilogy, among others.
The collaboration with the Dubai Media Council and DET underlines the emirate's commitment to building a world-class production environment. Dubai offers futuristic architecture, desert landscapes, world-class studios, and a production-friendly framework that continues to draw some of the biggest names and budgets in global cinema.
The film's global release now puts Dubai's skyline and identity in front of audiences worldwide — reinforcing the city's position not just as a filming location but as a destination audiences recognise and want to experience.
Why This Matters for Dubai
Every major international production featuring Dubai contributes to the city's global visibility as both a media hub and a travel destination. The involvement of the Dubai Media Council and DET in Jack Ryan: Ghost War signals a deliberate and ongoing strategy to keep Dubai at the forefront of global film and television production.
As streaming platforms continue to reach hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide, Dubai's presence in premium content like the Jack Ryan franchise delivers a reach that no conventional marketing campaign can replicate.
