Capture professional portraits with the Burj Khalifa and Burj Lake as backdrops in a private, one-hour session. Expect 30 edited photos, free video clips, and locations timed for flattering light.
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The session begins beneath the Burj Khalifa’s shadow, where glass and steel reflect the city’s heat and the fountain’s spray dares you to move closer. A photographer guides you across the plaza, through the Wings of Mexico installation and out along Burj Lake, pausing where reflections and geometry make a single frame feel cinematic.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires short periods of standing and walking on flat, paved surfaces.
Wildlife
History
Downtown Dubai was developed in the 2000s by Emaar and anchored by the Burj Khalifa (opened 2010), shifting former coastal plain into a dense urban core.
Conservation
Keep to paved paths and avoid littering; fountain and lake systems are engineered and sensitive to contamination—respect signage and restricted areas.
Reserve your spot on the Dubai Burj Khalifa Portrait Photoshoot Session today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book golden hour for flattering light
Schedule early morning or just before sunset to avoid harsh midday reflections and get richer colors.
Carry a compact change of clothes
Two outfits give variety—one for formal portraits, one for candid street-style shots.
Mind local dress and behavior
Respect public decency norms and avoid blocking pedestrian routes or private entrances during the shoot.
Keep devices charged
Bring a power bank so you can receive high-resolution photos or video clips on site without delay.
Smartphone or mirrorless camera
For quick behind-the-scenes shots and to preview poses between professional frames.
Comfortable walking shoes
You’ll walk short distances on paved surfaces around the plaza and lake.
summer
Lightweight jacket or shawl
Evenings can be breezy; a layer keeps you comfortable during blue-hour shots.
winter
Portable power bank
Keeps phones and devices charged so you can receive edited photos and clips promptly.