FAQ
Everything you need to know.
Questions about the studio, Creator Sessions, pricing and booking — answered.
STUDIO HIRE · DUBAI
Where can I hire a food and kitchen studio in Dubai?+
Look and Cook Studios is a dedicated food and kitchen content studio in Dubai Investment Park (DIP 1). The studio is available for hourly hire and includes a professional kitchen set, continuous lights, props, serveware and appliances. It is one of the few purpose-built food content studios in the UAE available for independent hire by photographers, videographers, chefs and content creators.
How much does it cost to hire a food studio in Dubai?+
Studio hire at Look and Cook Studios starts at AED 350 per hour for space only. Full packages including studio, lights, props and a camera operator start at AED 750 per hour. A 2-hour Creator Session is AED 1,400 and a 4-hour session is AED 2,600. All prices are subject to 5% VAT.
What is included in a kitchen studio hire in Dubai?+
Look and Cook Studios includes a fully equipped kitchen set with prep counters, appliances, a hob, oven and refrigerator. Professional continuous lighting, 500+ styling props, serveware, backdrops and surfaces are available as add-ons or included in full packages. The studio fits up to 15 people and has free parking on site.
Where is Look and Cook Studios located?+
Look and Cook Studios is located in Dubai Investment Park 1 (DIP 1), Schon Business Park, Zone 3, Office 366, Dubai, UAE. It is approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai. Free basement parking is available for all bookings.
CREATOR SESSION
What is a Creator Session at Look and Cook Studios?+
A Creator Session is a walk-in content production session at Look and Cook Studios in Dubai. Clients book studio time by the hour, arrive with their ingredients, and a camera operator handles the filming. Sessions include the studio, lights, props and camera operator. Raw files are delivered the same day. Video editing is available as an add-on at AED 250 per video.
Where can food bloggers and creators shoot content in Dubai?+
Look and Cook Studios in Dubai Investment Park offers dedicated studio time for food bloggers, chefs and content creators. The Creator Session format allows creators to walk in with ingredients, cook in front of a professional camera setup, and leave the same day with raw footage or edited content. Sessions start at AED 750 per hour with a minimum booking of one hour.
Is there a podcast-style food content studio in Dubai?+
Yes — Look and Cook Studios in Dubai offers a Creator Session format designed like a podcast studio for food. Clients book the time, arrive with their ingredients, and the studio handles the camera and lighting. It is used by chefs, food bloggers, recipe creators and small food brands across the UAE to produce recipe videos, reels, talking-head cooking content and long-form YouTube videos.
Do I need to be confident on camera?+
Not at all. The Creator Session format is relaxed and conversational — think cooking at home while someone films. Most people are surprised how natural it feels after the first few minutes. No production experience is needed.
Do I need to bring my own ingredients?+
Yes — you bring everything you need to cook. The studio provides the kitchen, appliances, props, serveware and lighting. Consumables and food ingredients are not included.
What is the cheapest way to shoot professional food content in Dubai?+
Look and Cook Studios offers Creator Sessions from AED 750 per hour — including the studio, lights, props and a camera operator. This is significantly more cost-effective than hiring a freelance videographer and a separate studio space, which typically costs AED 3,500 or more per day in Dubai.
What format are files delivered in?+
Raw files are delivered the same day via download link. Edited cuts are delivered within 48 hours in MP4 format, optimised for Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
BOOKING & POLICIES
How do I book Look and Cook Studios in Dubai?+
Look and Cook Studios can be booked via WhatsApp at +971 54 703 4266 or through the booking form on the website. The studio is located in Dubai Investment Park 1 and is available seven days a week subject to availability.
What types of content can be shot at Look and Cook Studios?+
Look and Cook Studios is used for food photography, recipe videos, reels and TikToks, YouTube cooking shows, podcast-style talking-head cooking content, brand campaigns, cookbook shoots and product launches. The studio has four interchangeable backdrop colours and a full props and serveware library.
Is this the same as hiring Look and Cook for branded content production?+
No. The Creator Session is a walk-in format — you bring the ideas, we handle the camera. It is designed for chefs, creators and bloggers who want to batch their own content quickly and professionally. If you are a brand looking for a full directed production with a creative brief and agency-level output, that is a separate service available at lookandcook.com.
What is the cancellation policy?+
Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of advance payment. Please contact us on WhatsApp at least 48 hours before your session to reschedule. Security deposits for props packages are refunded after the shoot subject to inspection.
Is VAT included in the prices?+
All prices shown are exclusive of 5% UAE VAT, which will be added at the time of booking confirmation.
Can I visit the studio before booking?+
Yes — message us on WhatsApp and we will arrange a quick walkthrough. Most people feel ready to book on the spot.
Ready to book?
Message us on WhatsApp or book a Creator Session directly.