Established in 2009, the Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC) plays a key role in delivering Abu Dhabi’s vision to become a leading global destination for creative and media industries.

Under the Creative Media Authority, the commission supports and accelerates the development of Abu Dhabi’s film and TV industry by promoting the Emirate as a world-class production destination, as well as attracting and supporting local, regional and international production in Abu Dhabi. 

A cornerstone of Abu Dhabi’s wider strategy to develop a sustainable media industry and establish the Emirate as a center of excellence for content creation is production incentives and support. Since 2012, ADFC has offered a 30% cashback rebate incentive on qualifying Abu Dhabi production expenditure.

ADFC offers a range of production support to enable all types of production in Abu Dhabi including facilitating connections to producers with the most appropriate local Production Service Companies, local crew and media ecosystem of over 650 companies within Abu Dhabi, facilities including a 300,000sqm backlot with standing sets, broadcast studios, including a virtual studio, high-end post-production facilities, highlighting the diverse range of locations that can double for Middle Eastern and other countries, assistance with script clearance, filming permits, visas and Government permissions.

ADFC has made it possible for Abu Dhabi to welcome global franchises including Dune, Star Wars, Mission: Impossible and Fast & Furious, with two of the top-10 highest-grossing films of all time having shot in the Emirate, as well as Bollywood and Arabic language productions, including Bunty Aur Babli 2, Tiger Zinda Hai, Race 3, Inheritance, Al Ikhwa, and Min Share’ Al Haram Ela.