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The Middle East’s Creative Marketplace

Book vetted creatives in minutes

Photographers, videographers & content creators across the region — vetted and ready. Started in Bahrain; expanding across the GCC.

Explore talent on GulfThis

Eight ways to start — photographers to crews, studios to gear. Tap a category or open Browse talent in the header for the full menu.

Featured creatives

Discover vetted talent on the GCC marketplace — this directory is live in Bahrain first; we’re onboarding creatives for Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and the wider Gulf next.

Not sure who to book?

Tell us your brief — we’ll match you with vetted creatives in your budget and timeline.

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Omar Fakhro

Product & e‑commerce

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Catalog Lifestyle
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Per look · From 35 BHD Book

Dana & Co. Studio

Photo + video production

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Crew Lighting Edit
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Production · Quote Book

Rami Al Mutawa

Wedding filmmaker

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Cinematic Arabic weddings
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Highlight · From 320 BHD Book

Need ongoing content for your brand?

Retainers for social, campaigns, and in‑house shoots — one contract, rotating talent.

Approved partners can use our brand CRM for pipeline tracking and account analysis — see For brands.

Free Instagram tools

Model engagement, campaign ROI, and creator comparisons using numbers from Insights — no login, no data sent to our servers.

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Engagement rate checker

Handle + averages for followers, likes, comments, and reel plays.

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Creator ROI calculator

Budget, post count, and reach assumptions for CPM & cost per engagement.

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Creator comparison

Two creators side by side — engagement, plays, and winner highlights.

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Any questions?

Quick answers about bookings, vetting, crews, and payments on GulfThis — the Middle East’s creative marketplace for photographers, videographers, and content creators.

Is GulfThis only for Bahrain?

No — GulfThis is built for the wider Middle East and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), not only Bahrain. Bahrain is live first for browsing, messaging, and bookings; we are adding more countries and cities over time. Creatives and brands elsewhere in the region can apply to join or email us for early access.

How do you vet creatives?

We manually review portfolios, client references, and consistency of delivery. Only creatives who meet our quality bar are approved for the marketplace, so brands and individuals can book with more confidence.

Can I book for tomorrow?

Often, yes — many creatives offer short-notice or rush availability when their schedule allows. Check their profile, filter by date if available, or send a message with your shoot time; response expectations are shown where we display them.

What if I need a full crew?

You can scope multi-role productions — for example camera, lighting, sound, and post — through studios or production partners on the platform, or contact us with a brief so we can help align the right team.

How does payment work?

Bookings are usually confirmed with a deposit; the remaining balance follows the creative’s or package terms. Bahrain listings currently price in BHD; more currencies and settlement options will roll out as we expand across the GCC. For fee details, see pricing.