5 Best Photographers in Dubai (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

A newborn only stays that small for a couple of weeks, and a passport photo has to be right the first time. Dubai's photographers on this page have logged well over 5,600 Google reviews between them, and most sit at 4.9 or higher, so the real work is matching the studio to the shoot rather than hunting for someone decent.

Short answer: The top-rated photographer in Dubai is You Baby Studio (5.0 stars across 1,843 Google reviews), a women-led team built around newborn, maternity and family sessions. Grace Studio (4.9, 1,479 reviews) and CPH Studio (5.0, 1,105 reviews) are the busiest names for fast passport, visa and portrait work. Studio sessions here typically run under two hours; ask each studio for its own package pricing.

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1. You Baby Studio
2. Grace Studio
3. CPH Studio Al Satwa ,…
4. Quick Photo Studio
5. Beyond Shoots
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How Dubai's Top Photographers Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	You Baby Studio - Dubai	5.0 ★	1,843	Newborn, maternity and family	View ›
2	Grace Studio	4.9 ★	1,479	Media production and commercial shoots	View ›
3	CPH Studio Al Satwa , Dubai	5.0 ★	1,105	Passport and portrait, Al Satwa	View ›
4	Quick Photo Studio	4.4 ★	954	Budget packages, Bur Dubai	View ›
5	Beyond Shoots	4.9 ★	411	Product and e-commerce photography	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

You Baby Studio - Dubai

5.01,843 Google reviews

You Baby Studio is a women-led photography studio built specifically around maternity, newborn and family sessions, with locations across the UAE and Qatar including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The team works exclusively in this niche, bringing wardrobe options and a home-visit option for newborn shoots. It is the most-reviewed photographer on this list and holds a perfect rating.

What people praise

Photographers described as gentle and patient with newborns
Home-visit option for newborn sessions, set up professionally on site
Comfortable, unhurried pace even for repeat clients
Assistant support during shoots so nothing feels rushed

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Rating5 / 5

Review volume1,843 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed and highest-rated photographer here, and the clear pick for anyone booking a newborn, maternity or family session. Its focus is narrow by design, so it is not the studio for corporate headshots or product work.

Website +971585180036 Directions

MSM 2 Building, Office 201 - Dubai

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Grace Studio

4.91,479 Google reviews

Grace Studio operates as both a walk-in photo shop and a full media production company, offering visa and passport photos alongside video production, commercial and corporate photography and event coverage. Its site describes ten years in the Dubai market. The shop side runs long hours seven days a week, which shows up repeatedly in reviews from customers popping in for quick documentation photos.

What people praise

Fast turnaround on visa, EID and passport photos
Long opening hours, seven days a week
Staff described as polite and efficient even during busy periods
One of the largest review bases of any photographer on this page

Worth knowing

A few reviewers note communication or speed can slip during peak times

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Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,479 · 92th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

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Our take: Second only to You Baby Studio on review volume, and the strongest choice here for anyone who needs quick official photos or a broader commercial and video production job handled by one company.

Website +97143426476 Directions

24 St 23 Wasl Ivory Dubai

#3🕑 Open 7 days

CPH Studio Al Satwa , Dubai

5.01,105 Google reviews

CPH Studio Al Satwa is a photography, printing and copy shop in Al Satwa serving passport photos, corporate photography and creative studio portraits. It runs particularly long hours, open past 11pm most nights. Reviewers repeatedly single out the studio for fast, friendly service on official documentation photos as well as portrait work.

What people praise

Perfect rating with over 1,100 reviews
Late opening hours most nights
Reasonable, transparent pricing according to several reviewers
Friendly staff described across years of reviews

Worth knowing

No listed website, so call ahead to confirm current services
Parking near the studio can be tight

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Rating5 / 5

Review volume1,105 · 87th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: A dependable, high-volume neighborhood studio for documentation and portrait photos, especially useful given its late hours.

+971554969561 Directions

Big Bazar, mosque - 4 A St, Opposit Mosque Road, opposit road - 13A St - near Satwa - Al Satwa - Dubai

#4🕑 Open 7 days

Quick Photo Studio

4.4954 Google reviews

Quick Photo Studio is a Bur Dubai photography and print shop covering passport photos, portraits, product and family shoots, plus picture framing and video editing. It has built a large review base with packaged sessions that include a set number of edited photos. The studio's own site is currently under construction, so most of what customers know comes from Google reviews and in-person visits.

What people praise

Affordable package pricing for family and portrait sessions
Photographers named by customers for being patient with kids
Central Bur Dubai location

Worth knowing

The lowest rating on this list, with some reviewers reporting inconsistent attention to detail
A few customers say requests for extra edits after the shoot went unanswered

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Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume954 · 82th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown68% 5-star

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Our take: Worth considering for a budget-friendly family or portrait package, but read recent reviews closely and confirm exactly what is included before you book.

Website +97143558282 Directions

Shop no. 22, Ground Floor, New Al Rais center - Al Mankhool Rd - Bur Dubai - Dubai

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

Beyond Shoots

4.9411 Google reviews

Beyond Shoots is an Al Wasl photography studio built around product, e-commerce and portrait shoots, with website design services offered alongside. Reviews describe a large, well-equipped studio space used for both individual portrait sessions and full commercial productions. Its own website is currently showing a default server page rather than live content, so verify details directly with the studio.

What people praise

Spacious, well-equipped studio praised for production and portrait work
Staff described as professional and accommodating for team shoots
Near-perfect rating across its review history

Worth knowing

Most reviews are from several years ago, so ask about current turnaround times
Company website currently does not load, so confirm details by phone

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Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume411 · 76th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: A strong option for product and e-commerce photography given its studio setup, though the smaller and older review base makes it worth a quick call to confirm current availability.

Website +971585119100 Directions

Al Wasl - Dubai

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Dubai photographers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from thousands of reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a photographer cost in Dubai? (2026)

Pricing varies widely by session type, from a five-minute passport photo to a multi-hour maternity or product shoot, and none of the studios on this page publish a fixed rate card we can independently verify.

Serving all of Dubai

These photographers cover studios and neighborhoods across Dubai, including Al Satwa, Bur Dubai, Al Wasl and Al Quoz, with several also serving Abu Dhabi. Searching for a photographer near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book a photographer

How many edited photos are included, and what does an extra edit cost?
Do you offer a home-visit option, or is the shoot studio-only?
How long does delivery of final images usually take?
Can I see recent examples in the specific style I need (newborn, product, portrait)?
Is there an outfit or prop selection included in the package?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these photographers?

We started from photographers in Dubai with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

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 often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which Dubai photographer is best for newborn and maternity shoots?

You Baby Studio focuses exclusively on newborn, maternity and family photography and holds the highest review count and rating on this page.

Where can I get a fast passport or visa photo in Dubai?

Grace Studio and CPH Studio Al Satwa both handle high volumes of visa, EID and passport photos with fast turnaround, and CPH keeps late hours most nights.

The bottom line

You Baby Studio is the safe default for family, maternity and newborn sessions given its scale and rating, while Grace Studio and CPH Studio are the faster picks for passport or visa photos. Confirm the package details and delivery time before you book.

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