5 Best Photographers in Abu Dhabi (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Booking a photographer in Abu Dhabi can mean anything from a same-day passport photo to a full family shoot you'll frame for years. The busiest studio on this page has logged 1,168 Google reviews on its own, nearly double the next closest name, and every studio here holds a rating of 4.7 or better, so the real decision comes down to what kind of shoot you actually need.

Short answer: For photographers in Abu Dhabi, FotoHub Photography Studio & Printing leads with a 4.9 rating across 1,168 reviews and same-day passport and portrait services. AL HANAA STUDIO follows closely at 4.9 with 642 reviews and a reputation built on portrait and family sessions. Studio pricing isn't published; expect to be quoted per session type.

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Abu Dhabi's top photography studios, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	FotoHub Photography Studio & Printing	4.9 ★	1,168	Passport photos, printing and fast turnaround	View ›
2	AL HANAA STUDIO	4.9 ★	642	Portrait and family photography	View ›
3	Vivi Studio	4.7 ★	709	Corporate headshots and events	View ›
4	Sky Studio & Typing Services (Sky Photography)	4.9 ★	498	Neighborhood studio, CV and document photography	View ›
5	Lumiere & Co Studio	4.9 ★	453	Newborn and baby photography	View ›

5 Best Photographers in Abu Dhabi (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

FotoHub Photography Studio & Printing

4.91,168 Google reviews

FotoHub Photography Studio & Printing is an Al Zahiyah studio offering passport photo processing, portrait sessions and printing services with hours stretching from 8am to 11pm daily, unusually late for the category. It functions as both a photography studio and a print shop, handling frames and typing services alongside camera work. It carries the largest review base of any photography business on this page by a wide margin.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly praise turnaround speed, describing rush jobs completed on tight deadlines
Print quality and color accuracy specifically called out as excellent
Long, late hours make it convenient for last-minute passport or ID photo needs
Reviewers highlight a friendly, welcoming atmosphere across a huge volume of visits

Worth knowing

At least one reviewer describes a missed pickup time without prior notice, worth confirming timing directly for time-sensitive jobs

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,168 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: The clear top pick by sheer scale and consistency, and especially strong for quick-turnaround needs like passport photos or last-minute print jobs.

Website +971551269889 Directions

Al Zahiyah - E13 - Abu Dhabi

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

AL HANAA STUDIO

4.9642 Google reviews

AL HANAA STUDIO is a photography studio on Khalifa Street specializing in portrait and family sessions, with named in-house photographers reviewers return to by request. The studio keeps late hours seven days a week, and multiple reviewers describe staying loyal to the studio across years and even after relocating to other cities. It's the second most-reviewed studio on this page.

What people praise

Reviewers name specific photographers repeatedly for patience, creativity and attention to detail
Praised for full pricing transparency with no hidden charges
Families with children and multi-generational groups describe feeling put at ease throughout sessions
Fast delivery of final, edited photos mentioned across multiple reviews

Worth knowing

A small share of lower ratings exist among the hundreds of reviews, worth a quick skim before booking

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume642 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: A near tie with FotoHub on rating, and the stronger choice specifically for portrait or family sessions where reviewers consistently name the same trusted photographers.

Website +97126261139 Directions

khalifa street - al markaziyah - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Vivi Studio

4.7709 Google reviews

Vivi Studio, operating as Vivi Productions, is a photography and video production company covering corporate headshots, passport photos, weddings, sports and family events. Its own site lists an unusually broad service range, from cabin crew photoshoots to aerial photography and live streaming, positioning it as a full-service production house rather than a single-genre studio. It's the most-reviewed business on this page after FotoHub.

What people praise

Reviewers specifically praise fast turnaround on corporate headshots and passport-style photos
Multi-generational family sessions described as relaxed and beautifully captured
Named staff called out for efficient handling of specialized requests, like matching visa photo sizing
Consistently well priced according to several reviewers

Worth knowing

Its broader service range means photography sits alongside video and events work, worth confirming the team's specific photography specialty for your shoot

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume709 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice if your need is corporate or event photography specifically, given how often reviewers single out headshot and passport-photo speed.

Website +971568554940 Directions

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street Behind Al Mariah Mall, Al Danah Zone 1 - E902 - Abu Dhabi

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Sky Studio & Typing Services (Sky Photography)

4.9498 Google reviews

Sky Studio & Typing Services, operating under the elf media brand, is a Khalidiyah studio combining photography with document and typing services, including CV editing and photo album production. Reviewers mention senior class photography and photo album work by name, suggesting a mix of everyday walk-in service and more considered photo projects. It keeps long daily hours similar to FotoHub.

What people praise

Reviewers praise friendly, welcoming service from named staff members
Photo album and senior class photography specifically highlighted as strong points
Convenient long hours and a central Khalidiyah location

Worth knowing

One reviewer describes a frustrating experience with a document editing job; the studio disputes the review was left for the correct branch
Smaller review base than the top three studios on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume498 · 83th

Confidencehigh

Recency12 days ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid neighborhood option, particularly useful if you need document photography or CV editing alongside a portrait session in one visit.

Website +97125557841 Directions

Al Khalidiyah - W4 - Abu Dhabi

#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Lumiere & Co Studio

4.9453 Google reviews

Lumiere & Co Studio is a photography studio built around newborn, baby and family photoshoots, with reviewers consistently describing careful, patient handling of very young children during sessions. The studio's own site organizes its work around occasions, weddings, and children and family photography specifically. It keeps shorter daytime hours than the other studios on this page, closed on Saturdays.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly describe exceptional patience and gentleness with newborns and infants
Raw, unedited photos described as stunning even before final editing
Named staff called out for making both babies and parents feel comfortable throughout
Studio cleanliness and organization specifically praised

Worth knowing

Shorter operating hours than the other studios on this page, and closed on Saturdays

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume453 · 73th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear specialist for newborn and family photography, with reviewer after reviewer describing the exact kind of gentle, patient handling that matters most for a baby shoot.

Website +97126672818 Directions

Hthaymah st Al Wahda Commercial Tower - Abu Dhabi

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How we score photographers

Rating is each studio’s live Google average. Review volume shows how many customers have rated them, measured against the pool of Abu Dhabi photography studios we considered. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, since a perfect score from a handful of sessions carries less weight than one built on over a thousand. Recency checks how current the feedback is. No studio can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a photographer cost in Abu Dhabi? (2026)

None of these studios publish set session prices, and photography cost in Abu Dhabi varies by session type, whether it’s a quick passport photo, a full family shoot, or a corporate headshot day, plus how many edited images you receive. Ask for a written quote before booking.

Serving all of Abu Dhabi

These studios are spread across Abu Dhabi Island, from Al Zahiyah and Khalifa Street to Al Khalidiyah and Al Danah, and most accept walk-ins as well as advance bookings. If you’re searching for a photographer near me in Abu Dhabi, several of these studios are within a short drive of the Corniche and downtown business district.

What to ask before booking a photographer

How many edited photos are included, and how long does editing take?
Do you offer same-day or rush service for passport or document photos?
Can I request a specific photographer if I’ve seen their work before?
What’s your policy on reshoots if the lighting or weather doesn’t cooperate?
Do you provide both digital files and printed copies?
Is a deposit required to secure a booking date?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these photographers?

We looked at every photography studio with a public Google Business profile in Abu Dhabi, then ranked them by real rating, review volume, and how recently customers have left feedback.

How often is this list updated?

We refresh this page periodically to reflect new reviews and ratings; it was last verified in August 2026.

Can I get passport or visa photos same day in Abu Dhabi?

Several studios on this page, including FotoHub and Vivi Studio, are specifically praised by reviewers for fast, same-day passport and visa photo turnaround.

Do these studios photograph newborns and young children?

Yes, Lumiere & Co Studio specializes specifically in newborn and family photography, while AL HANAA STUDIO also handles family and multi-generational sessions regularly.

The bottom line

FotoHub is the safe default pick for its scale, speed and consistency across a huge volume of sessions. If you need a newborn or family shoot specifically, book Lumiere & Co Studio instead, and always confirm turnaround time and pricing before your session.

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