In Focus - Abdullah AlBuqaish

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Dubai atlantis view by Abdullah AlBuqaish by Abdullah AlBuqaishDubai Culture & Arts Authority

Unique and Artistic Perspective

Abdullah Al-Buqaish, an Emirati photographer, portrays cities and landscapes in a unique and artistic sense via his lens. He skillfully captures unusual perspectives and creates eye-catching works of art.


In 2008, he began his photography journey as an amateur. He improved his skills through training workshops and became an active member of the artistic scene. He has showcased his talent in local and international events with stunning images that capture the splendour of cities.

Grand mosque at night with thunderstrom sky by Abdullah AlBuqaish by Abdullah AlBuqaishDubai Culture & Arts Authority

Abdullah's expertise lies in accurately capturing the beauty of architectural and engineering symmetry. He's fortunate to have the diverse architecture of the Emirates to inspire his creativity and explore cityscapes. 

He showcases both modern marvels like the Burj Khalifa and heritage sites like forts.

He founded AlBuqaish Studio, providing versatile commercial and personal photography services. He also started "Sawara," a group of photographers, and holds a board member position in the Union of Arab Photographers. Furthermore, he actively participates in youth council events.

Sea with yaughts behind Burj Al Arab by Abdullah AlBuqaish by Abdullah AlBuqaishDubai Culture & Arts Authority

Among his top accomplishments is his participation in a prestigious exhibition attended by the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

He also took part in Xposure showcasing a collection of photographs featuring the beauty of the Emirates landscape named "Cities of Happiness" and entered the Guinness World Records for conducting the largest photography workshop.

A visually stunning image that seamlessly merges contemporary elements with the timeless sports of sailing on traditional dhows.   

Smokey mosque aerial Shot by Abdullah AlBuqaish by Abdullah AlBuqaishDubai Culture & Arts Authority

Abdullah Al-Baqaish regularly monitors the weather in order to use it to enhance the visual appeal of his shots with a cinematic touch.   

Mosque drone from middle top by Abdullah AlBuqaish by Abdullah AlBuqaishDubai Culture & Arts Authority

Unique angles reflect the keen artistic eye of Abdullah.

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