SCENE 01 / GRIP EQUIPMENT
Grip Equipment
Professional grip equipment for your Emirati production.
Here is how this works in practice. Grip kit has the mechanical hardware used to support, position, and control cameras and lighting on set. C-stands, flags, nets, silks, clamps, and rigging hardware give grip teams the tools to shape light and enable precise camera placement in any environment.
Here is the short of it. We source full grip kit packages from local suppliers, scaled to your production's size and complexity. Our team makes sure all rigging, mounting, and light-control hardware is delivered in working condition, giving your grip department the tools to execute each setup efficiently.
Capabilities
Grip Inventory
Complete grip equipment from stands and flags to rigging and hardware.
Professional Grip Solutions
Capabilities
Our Process
Requirements Review
Knowing your production's grip needs based on locations, lighting plans, and tech needs.
Package Design
Building a full grip package scaled to your production with all needed items.
Prep & Delivery
Preparing and organizing gear in grip carts and cases for efficient access on set.
Production Support
Ongoing support with extra gear and replacement items as needed.
On Location
Grip packages for productions in the UAE are built from the established rental base in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, supporting shoots from Dubai Studio City stages to the dunes of the Empty Quarter.
We source full grip packages. C-stands, combo stands, flags, nets, silks, frames from 4x4 through 20x20, apple boxes, sandbags, speed rail and rigging hardware. These have from the deep gear-rental market concentrated in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The work happens where major rental houses carry full grip inventory. Our team scales each package to location, lighting plan and crew size, prepping carts and cases for efficient access on set.
Here is how this works in practice. Productions in the UAE range from purpose-built Dubai Studio City sound stages and backlots to exterior shoots across the Dubai Marina, Yas Island and the Hajar Mountains, and grip needs shift sharply between them. Because Dubai is one of the world's great logistics hubs, extra frames, textiles or specialty rigging can be flown in fast and on set within a day.
We also supply grip expendables and can give skilled key grips and grip crews alongside the hardware so setups run efficiently.
Here is the short of it. Grip hardware moves into the UAE under ATA Carnets and short-term-admission procedures cleared by Dubai Customs and the federal authorities, arriving through Dubai Global Airport (DXB) and Abu Dhabi Global Airport (AUH). Our team prepares the carnet records that keeps clearance fast. The UAE's extreme hot desert climate is a constant factor in grip work. These have summer temperatures of 45-50°C with high coastal humidity from June to September mean overhead silks and frames take heavy wind and heat load, so we specify robust stands, extra sandbags and ratchet straps for security in gusty desert conditions.
Fine sand at locations such as the Liwa Desert. The Empty Quarter dune sea demands frequent cleaning of knuckles, clamps and threads. The prime production season runs October to April, when conditions favour large overhead and exterior rigs. Grip hire counts as qualifying spend toward Abu Dhabi's twofour54 rebates of up to 35%. With VAT at just 5% and the dirham pegged to the US dollar, packages price predictably for global shoots.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in a standard grip package?
A standard grip package has C-stands with arms and knuckles, combo stands, flags and nets in many sizes, apple boxes, sandbags, and key hardware. We scale packages based on your production size and specific needs.
Can you provide grip trucks?
Yes, we can give complete grip trucks loaded with gear organized for efficient access. Trucks come in many sizes to match your production scale, from small vans to full grip trucks.
What large frames do you carry?
We stock frames from 4x4 feet through 20x20 feet, including 6x6, 8x8, 12x12, and overhead systems. We carry matching textiles including silks, solids, griffolyn, and specialty materials.
Do you provide rigging equipment?
Yes, we supply speed rail, scaffolding, pipe clamps, and all needed rigging hardware for overhead work. We can also recommend skilled riggers for complex installations.
What about expendables?
We supply grip expendables including tape, gels, clothespins, tie-down materials, and hardware. These can be had in your grip package or supplied separately as needed.
Can you provide key grips?
Yes, we can give skilled key grips and grip crews along with gear. Having local grip pros makes sure efficient setup and operation of all grip kit.
Related Services
Productions in United Arab Emirates that need this often pair it with Lighting Equipment Rental, Audio Equipment Rental, and Power Equipment Rental for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Camera Support Systems and Grip Services.
On Set
Need Grip Equipment?
Tell us about your grip requirements and we'll build the right package.