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How much does an AI video cost in Dubai? (2026 prices)
A short AI video for social media or ads typically costs about AED 1,500 to 5,000 in Dubai in 2026, and takes days rather than weeks. A comparable traditional shoot usually costs AED 8,000 to 25,000. Here is what you actually pay for, what changes the price, and when a traditional shoot is still the better choice.
AI video vs traditional video: typical Dubai prices
| What you need | AI video | Traditional shoot |
|---|---|---|
| 30-second social or ad video | AED 1,500 to 5,000 | AED 8,000 to 25,000 |
| Arabic-language version | AED 3,000 to 8,000 | AED 15,000 to 40,000 |
| 2-minute brand video | AED 12,000 to 30,000 | AED 40,000 to 150,000 |
| Series of 5 social videos | AED 20,000 to 50,000 | AED 80,000 to 200,000 |
Ranges are typical 2026 Dubai market prices published by Impulse Digital. Prices vary with length, style and the number of revisions.
Why traditional video costs more in Dubai
A traditional shoot has many separate costs that add up quickly:
- Crew: an experienced videographer typically charges AED 3,000 to 7,000 for a full day, and bigger crews cost more.
- Filming permits: Dubai has strict rules on public filming, and a permit usually costs AED 500 to 2,000 and can take a few days (Breaking AC).
- Editing: professional editing often starts from about AED 500 per finished minute.
- Locations, actors and studios: each adds to the bill. Full corporate videos from agencies commonly start from around AED 10,000 (Nexa).
AI video removes most of these: no crew, no permits, no location hire, and changes take hours rather than a reshoot.
What changes the price of an AI video
- Length: a 15 to 30 second ad costs far less than a 2-minute brand film.
- Style: simple motion graphics and product scenes cost less than realistic people and complex scenes.
- Voice and language: a professional voiceover, or English and Arabic versions, add to the cost.
- Formats: vertical for Reels and TikTok, square for feeds and wide for YouTube. Several formats from one video cost less than separate videos.
- Volume: a monthly batch of videos is cheaper per video than one-offs.
When a traditional shoot is still better
AI video is not the answer for everything. Choose a real shoot when you need:
- Real people: customer testimonials, your team at work, or you speaking to camera
- Real places: a tour of your actual clinic, showroom, restaurant or property
- A flagship brand film for a major launch
Many Dubai businesses now use both: one shoot for flagship content, and AI video for the regular ads and social posts that need fresh creative every week.
What frontage. charges
AI videos at frontage. start from AED 1,500, delivered within 3 working days, with formats for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and your website. You get a fixed price before we start, and founding clients currently get 30% off project fees. See AI video examples and packages.
Questions to ask before you hire anyone
- Can I see examples made for businesses like mine?
- How many revisions are included?
- Do I get the final files in every format I need?
- Who owns the video, and can I use it in paid ads?
- How long until I get the first draft?
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Get a fixed-price quotePrices are typical 2026 ranges from the sources linked and are a guide only. Your price depends on your exact brief.