Moroccan Riad Courtyard Style Studio Set for Photoshoots in Dubai and Sharjah - Saraya
Linen curtains hang from rope lines strung between the walls and across a palm-frond pergola, so you can filter the sun, close a corner off, or let the fabric move through the frame. Under the pergola is a built-in banquette in rendered clay with jute cushions and a carved wooden table, lit by shell and raffia chandeliers. A rattan daybed dressed in muslin and linen sits in the next bay, with prickly pear and fan palms behind it.
The courtyards are furnished with Mediterranean terracotta: tall ribbed amphorae, hand-finished urns, olive trees and clipped shrubs in clay pots. A carved teak door frame stands free as a portal you can shoot through, and a deep arched niche gives you a clean sculptural backdrop. The ground changes character from corner to corner, moving between travertine flagstone and glazed zellige tile.
The light is the point. The walls are warm and reflective, so shadows fill with a soft amber bounce, and hard desert sun through the pergola slats and olive branches gives you dappled, moving shadow right through the afternoon.
The hourly rate is inclusive of bathroom access, an air-conditioned room for changing and breaks, and a clothing rack. Events are welcome. Joined shoots are not permitted, so no two separate photographers or model groups sharing the same slot. A photography service can be provided on request.
Best for fashion and editorial shoots, bridal and engagement portraits, beauty and fragrance campaigns, jewellery and accessory product photography, brand content and reels, lookbooks, music videos, influencer and social content, and intimate private gatherings.
Natural light all day, restrooms, air-conditioned room, clothing rack and on-site parking. Al Riqaibah is an easy run from Sharjah city, Dubai and Ajman.
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Space Type
Outdoor Space
Capacity
Up to 20 people
6JW5+6G5 - Siyouh Suburb - Al Riqaibah 6 - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates
Loud noises are not allowed
Maximum 20 guests including crew and talent
No joined shoots, so no two separate photographers or model groups sharing the same slot
Please do not move or restack the terracotta urns, pots or set pieces without asking the team
No adhesives, pins or tape on the tadelakt walls, the carved doors or the drapes
Keep heels and heavy equipment off the zellige tiling, and use floor protection under stands
Return all furniture, cushions, rugs and props to their original positions
Drones and amplified sound must be agreed with the host in advance
Take all equipment, wardrobe, decor and rubbish with you at the end of the booking
For cancellations made Free cancellation up to 3 days (72 hours) before booking start or more before the scheduled check-in date and time, a full refund will be provided. Cancellations made less than Free cancellation up to 3 days (72 hours) before booking start before the scheduled check-in date will receive a cancellation fee of 50% of the booking cost.
- Cancel 72 hours or more before booking start — 100% refund
- Cancel less than 72 hours before booking start — 50% refund
- Cancel less than 24 hours before booking start — 0% refund
Check our Cancellation and Refund Policy for more details.
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