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Lighting Equipment Rental
Professional lighting packages for film, TV, and commercial production in United Arab Emirates.
Here is how this works in practice. Lighting kit rental gives shoots access to pro-grade fixtures, controls, and accessories without long-term ownership costs. Rental houses keep extensive inventories of LED, HMI, tungsten, and fluorescent units, along with dimming systems, cables, and distribution gear for shoots of any scale.
Here is the short of it. We help lighting kit rentals from vetted local suppliers, securing competitive rates and managing the logistics of delivery and return. Our team sets up with your gaffer to make sure the right fixtures, accessories, and backup units arrive on time and in tested working condition.
Capabilities
Complete Lighting Solutions
From powerful HMI daylight to versatile LED and classic tungsten, we source lighting equipment that brings your creative vision to life.
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HMI Lighting
- ARRI M-Series (M18, M40, M90)
- Fresnel HMI units
- Par fixtures
- Electronic ballasts
- Daylight matching
Daylight Power
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LED Systems
- ARRI SkyPanel series
- Litepanels Gemini
- Aputure fixtures
- RGB & bi-color units
- Flexible LED mats
Modern Efficiency
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Tungsten Fixtures
- ARRI T-Series fresnels
- Source Four ellipsoidals
- Mole-Richardson units
- Practical fixtures
- Dimmer systems
Classic Warmth
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Grip & Control
- C-stands & combos
- Flags, nets & silks
- Frames & butterflies
- Grip arms & hardware
- Rigging systems
Light Control
On Location
Lighting packages for productions in the UAE come from the modern rental houses of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the same equipment base that lit Furious 7, 6 Underground and Dune in the emirates.
Here is how this works in practice. We source complete lighting packages — HMI and tungsten fixtures, LED panels and tubes, large soft sources, ballasts, stands, distribution and dimming. These have from the deep, today's gear-rental market concentrated in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The work happens where major global rental houses carry today's cinema lighting inventory. Our team designs each package around the shooting environment and the gaffer's plan, whether that is a controlled stage build or a big exterior light-up.
Here is the short of it. Productions in the UAE work across purpose-built Dubai Studio City sound stages and twofour54 facilities in Abu Dhabi as well as landmark exteriors. These have the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Marina, Yas Island and the dune sea of the Liwa Desert. Because Dubai is one of the world's great logistics hubs, extra heads or pro fixtures can be flown in fast and on set within a day.
We prep, test and check each fixture before it reaches the lighting truck.
Here is the breakdown. Lighting kit enters the UAE under ATA Carnets and short-term-admission procedures cleared by Dubai Customs and the federal authorities, moving 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 shapes each lighting plan. These have summer temperatures of 45-50°C with high coastal humidity from June to September add heavily to fixture and crew heat load, so we plan ventilation, shaded staging and crew welfare, and steady desert wind demands well-ballasted stands and overhead rigs.
Mains power is 230V/50Hz. Remote desert locations such as the Liwa run on power packs, so we size lighting loads against power packs capacity and distribution. Fine sand demands frequent cleaning of vents and lenses. The same gear base lit Furious 7, 6 Underground and Dune in the emirates. The prime production season runs October to April. Lighting hire counts as qualifying spend toward Abu Dhabi's twofour54 rebates of up to 35%, with VAT at just 5%.
FAQ
Lighting Rental Expertise
What lighting equipment do you supply?
Here is the breakdown. We source all pro lighting kit including HMI (ARRI M-Series, Joker), LED (SkyPanel, Gemini, Aputure), tungsten (fresnels, practicals), and specialty fixtures. Complete grip packages with stands, flags, diffusion, and rigging. Power distribution and dimming systems ready.
How far in advance should I book lighting equipment?
We recommend 2-3 weeks advance booking for standard packages. Large lighting packages or specialty gear may need 4-6 weeks, above all during busy periods. Rush services ready for urgent needs.
Can you provide gaffers and lighting crew?
Yes, we can arrange complete lighting crews including gaffers, best boys, electricians, and rigging teams to work alongside your gear package. Crews are skilled with the specific gear in your rental.
Do you handle power requirements?
We set up complete power solutions including power packs rental, distribution systems, tie-ins, and load calculations. Our team assesses power availability at your locations and recommends appropriate solutions.
What about lighting for specific locations in United Arab Emirates?
We have extensive experience with the UAE's varied locations—from historic estates with tight power to remote exteriors needing power packs support. We design lighting packages appropriate for each location's challenges.
Can you provide specialty lighting equipment?
Yes, we source specialty lighting including balloon lights, Dino/Maxi fixtures, underwater lighting, architectural LED, and practical fixtures. We work with specialty rental houses across Europe to find specific gear.
Related Services
Productions in United Arab Emirates that need this often pair it with HMI & Tungsten Lights and Lighting Modifiers for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Power Equipment Rental and Camera Equipment Rental.
On Set
Need Lighting Equipment?
Tell us about your production and we'll design a lighting package for your creative vision.