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Hollywood Keeps Rolling at Dubai Film Locations
Dubai film locations draw Hollywood studios, streaming platforms, and TV networks. From Mission: Impossible at the Burj Khalifa to Star Trek Beyond at the Burj Al Arab, the DFTC permit system keeps global productions coming back.
10 Mar 2026
Hollywood Filming in UAE: Why Studios Keep Coming Back
The UAE has quietly become one of Hollywood's favorite filming destinations. With world-class media free zones, a 30% production cashback, and blockbusters like Dune, Fast & Furious 7, and 6 Underground already shot here, major studios are increasingly choosing the UAE over
21 Dec 2025
Jato Dubai: Sky-High Dining at Media One Hotel
Jato Dubai on the 43rd floor of Media One Hotel in Dubai Media City is fast becoming one of the city's most talked-about rooftop venues, blending Peruvian-inspired cuisine with panoramic views and two signature weekly events: a Dhs99 ladies night every Tuesday and a sky-high
17 May 2025
Radisson Blu Dubai Media City Sold to Select Group for $54.5M
Select Group has acquired the Radisson Blu Hotel in Dubai Media City for over AED 200m ($54.5M), setting the record for the highest hotel sale in the Media Free Zone. The deal was brokered by Knight Frank MENA and includes plans for a full property refurbishment.
1 Feb 2025
Dubai Emerges as $7.3tn Digital Creative Economy Hub
A joint study by Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Media City, developed with Monstarlab, values the global digital creative economy at AED 27tn ($7.3tn) — with Dubai ranked first on the FDI Index for creative projects and job creation.
29 Sep 2024