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D+D Middle East

Done+Dusted rolled out the lavender carpet once again to produce the 3rd edition of Saudi Arabia’s annual Joy Awards, live in Riyadh and broadcast on MBC. The glamorous ceremony gathered the region’s biggest stars for a luxe night full of touching acceptance speeches and incredible live performances from artists including Assala, Sherine, Abdul Majeed Abdullah, Amr Diab, Nagat, Yoann Bourgeois, Gloria Gaynor, Bebe Rexha, and Lang Lang.

International stars also made appearances, with Mark Wahlberg, John Cena, Tyson Fury, Sam Worthington, Anthony Anderson and Georgina Rodriguez.  Honorary Awards going to Rabeh Saqer, Adel Emam, Mona Wasef, Kevin Costner, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Quincy Jones,  Zack Snyder, Martin Lawrence and Eva Longoria.

Joy Awards 2024

Done+Dusted Middle East collaborated with Sandstorm, Abu Dhabi's first dedicated comic book studio, to produce the inaugural Storm The Block event at twofour54’s Yas Creative Hub – Yas Island this December.

For three days, fans and industry leaders celebrated comic book culture with panels from internationally acclaimed artists and writers, booths where fans could meet their favorite creators, and community events including a cosplay contest, a rock-paper-scissors tournament, and a collaborative drawing wall.  We're so excited to return for another as the comic industry continues to take off in Abu Dhabi and the region!

Storm the Block

The UAE’s rich history and bold vision for the future are cause for celebration, and Done+Dusted was honored to help deliver the broadcast of the annual Union Day Ceremony yet again.

In collaboration with legendary local creatives, 2023's show was a celebration of the past 52 years of connectivity and collaboration that honored the Emirates peoples of today and the legacy that they and the UAE are building together. Done+Dusted is proud to have contributed to eight ceremonies over the years thus far.

UAE Union Day

EMAAR, the record-setting team behind the construction of the Burj Khalifa - the tallest building on the planet - sponsor UAE’s biggest annual New Year’s Eve event. Like their constructions, the expectations for this show are high. That’s why - for three years running - they’ve partnered with Done + Dusted to throw the most spectacular party in the Middle East.

We produced and directed the broadcast of EMAAR New Year’s Eve in 2021, 2022, and 2023 featuring record-breaking lighting, laser, and firework displays while also honoring the story of the UAE’s rich history and its bold vision for its future.

EMAAR New Year’s Eve

In 2021 + 2022, Done+Dusted produced and directed the live broadcast of the spectacular 20 minute ceremony that opens the final game of the prestigious President’s Cup, an annual tournament put on by the United Arab Emirates Football Association. 

In association with our long-time partner Progress Productions, we build up even more hype for a highly-anticipated game. We use lasers and light shows, audio-visual effects, and a bevy of pyrotechnics to create an electric atmosphere for over 20,000 football fans in the stadium and audiences watching at home. We also produce the post-match award ceremony, attended by sheikhs and UEFA officials.

UAEFA President’s Cup Final

Done+Dusted catered to the Middle East’s growing appetite for entertainment with Fame Factory, a first-of-its-kind immersive theatrical experience that debuted during Jeddah’s festival season in 2022. 1,000 guests a day bought tickets to experience a 40-minute whirlwind adventure, where they lived the A-lister lifestyle. 

Throughout the experience, a cast of actors guided them through their newfound superstar status, taking them from the wardrobe trailer to making their own blockbuster trailer and giving their triumphant speech on the awards stage. Along the way, our proprietary digital asset capture technology turned their unforgettable day into Instagrammable photos and videos. The permanent experience in Riyadh saw 130,000 guests buy tickets.

Fame Factory will open in London in 2024, and Las Vegas in 2025.

Fame Factory

Done+Dusted Middle East was honored to be chosen by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs as the broadcast producer for a historic moment in Catholic and Arabic culture: the first-ever papal visit to the Arabian Peninsula. We captured highlights from Pope Francis’ two packed days of engagements in Abu Dhabi and worked with Middle Eastern and North African networks to broadcast the event.

Pope Francis, Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb, one of the world's most respected Sunni Muslim clerics, and Sheikhs Mohamed bin Rashid and Mohamed bin Zayed held an interfaith meeting at the Founder’s Memorial, following which Pope Francis held Mass at Zayed Sports City stadium in Abu Dhabi where 135,000 had gathered to worship. All of this was centered around the signing of a “Human Fraternity Document," the meeting of the two leaders of faith marked a historic moment for religious tolerance.

Pope Francis’ Visit to the UAE

To celebrate the centennial birth year of the United Arab Emirates’ founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Ministry of Presidential Affairs commissioned artist Ralph Helmick to create The Constellation, a dazzling light sculpture that portrays the country’s first leader from multiple points of view through the revolutionary use of 1,327 glowing shapes suspended by cables. 

Done+Dusted Middle East produced an unveiling ceremony for The Constellation that, like the statue itself, combined creativity, technology, and remembrance, using CGI to bring some of the most iconic images of Sheikh Zayed to life. Our show also included animation that illustrated the seven Emirates’ transformation over half of a century, and a 40-person choir that covered Allah Ya Dar Zayed, as well as new arrangements of traditional songs. We worked with our network of Middle Eastern and North African broadcast partners to bring the show to the entire region.

The Founder’s Memorial 2018

At Done+Dusted Middle East, we have been pushing the boundaries of live event production for over a decade, creating unforgettable experiences that have captivated audiences in this region. As a leading live event production company, we specialize in bringing to life the visions of our clients, delivering world-class sporting events, award ceremonies, cultural festivals, and broadcast specials.

Based in the heart of the Abu Dhabi Media Zone, our office is a hub of creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Our team of talented producers, designers, and project staff work together to design and execute visually stunning and technically flawless shows. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the unique cultural tapestry of the region, we take pride in crafting tailor-made experiences that leave a lasting impact.

Middle East Office