Executive Council Resolution No. 50 of 2014chapter by chapter

Article 4Media Filming Permits

The DFTC is the sole entity authorised to license all Media Filming operations conducted in the Emirate, including in Special Development Zones and free zones such as the DIFC.

Article 5(a)Filming Locations

Prior to issuing a Media Filming permit, the DFTC must coordinate with relevant public and private entities, and such entities must approve filming applications involving filming at their locations.

Article 5(b), Schedule 1Filming Locations - Fees

The DFTC charges permit fees per Schedule 1, varying by permit type (e.g. AED 500 application fee plus a permit fee ranging from AED 2,500 up to specified day-count allowances depending on production type).

Article 5(d)Filming Locations - Private Entity Fee Cap

Private entities may not charge more than AED 25,000 per day for Media Filming operations conducted at their publicly-accessible locations, and must refund any amount charged in excess unless the DFTC decides otherwise.

Article 11(a), Schedule 2 Item 1Violations and Fines - Schedule 2 Item 1

Conducting Media Filming operations in the Emirate without obtaining the relevant DFTC permit is punishable by a fine of AED 25,000.

Article 11(a), Schedule 2 Item 2Violations and Fines - Schedule 2 Item 2

Conducting Media Filming operations at locations other than those specified in the permit is punishable by a fine of AED 15,000.

Article 11(a), Schedule 2 Item 3Violations and Fines - Schedule 2 Item 3

Conducting Media Filming operations on days or at timings other than those determined in the permit is punishable by a fine of AED 15,000.

Article 11(a), Schedule 2 Item 4Violations and Fines - Schedule 2 Item 4

Conducting Media Filming operations for purposes other than those determined in the permit is punishable by a fine of AED 25,000.

Article 11(a), Schedule 2 Item 5Violations and Fines - Schedule 2 Item 5

Committing a breach of any other permit term not otherwise listed in Schedule 2 is punishable by a fine of AED 20,000.

Article 11(b)-(c)Violations and Fines - Repetition and Additional Measures

Upon repetition of the same violation within one year of the previous violation, the fine is doubled (capped at AED 50,000); the DFTC may additionally suspend the filming operation until the violation is remedied, prohibit Media Filming for up to six months, or impose a permanent prohibition.

Article 13Grievance

Any affected party may submit a grievance against a DFTC decision, procedure, or measure within thirty (30) days of being notified of it; the grievance is determined by a DCCA-appointed committee within thirty (30) days, and its decision is final.