Branding for New Founders in Dubai | The Melrish Studio
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For new founders in Dubai

Look the part. From day one.

Photography, video and social content for founders setting up in Dubai. Done in our Al Quoz studio. Delivered in two weeks.

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Packages from AED 3,497 · Ala carte from AED 1,997

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Enter the code your business setup partner gave you to unlock partner pricing.

Simple. By design.

Three steps from your first message to a launched brand. No long contracts. No back-and-forth.

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Tell us what you need

Message us on WhatsApp with your business, your stage and what you're trying to launch. We reply within a few hours.

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Pick a package or ala carte

Three packages cover most needs. Or pick exactly what you want individually. Your partner code applies to either.

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We shoot, edit and deliver

Most work lands in 14 days. We give you the exact delivery date on day one and stick to it. Guaranteed.

Pick where you start.

Three packages built around what new founders actually need. Cheaper than booking piece by piece. Partner code applies on top.

The Essentials.

Look credible the moment you launch.

  • 2-hour studio session
  • 10 retouched founder headshots
  • 5 launch photos
  • Instagram and LinkedIn setup
  • 30 ready-to-post captions
  • 1 round of revisions
  • Delivered in 7 working days
From AED3,497
Worth AED 4,500 booked separately
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The Whole Story.

For founders planning to raise or scale.

  • Everything in Full Launch
  • Founder story video (2-3 minutes)
  • 3 short social cutdowns of the film
  • Product explainer video (60-90s)
  • 90-day content calendar
  • 3 months of social media management
  • 3 rounds of revisions
  • Delivered in 21 working days
From AED17,497
Worth AED 31,000 booked separately
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Compare side by side.

The full breakdown. Nothing hidden in the small print.

Essentials
Full Launch
Whole Story
Studio time
2 hours
Full day
Full day
Founder headshots
10 retouched
10 retouched
10 retouched
Launch photos
5 photos
20+ photos
20+ photos
Product images
Up to 10 products
Up to 10 products
Founder story video
2-3 minute film
Product explainer video
60-90 sec film
Social media setup
Instagram + LinkedIn
3 platforms
3 platforms
Content calendar
30-day captions
30-day plan
90-day plan
Social media management
1 month
3 months
Revisions included
1 round
2 rounds
3 rounds
Delivery time
7 days
14 days
21 days

Standard across every package.

The things you don't have to ask about because they're always included.

Full commercial usage rights

You own everything we deliver. Use it forever, anywhere.

Pre-shoot brief, 48 hours before

Outfits, talking points, what to expect. No surprises on the day.

Edited and post-ready

No folder of raw files. Everything sized and ready to upload.

Photographer and videographer on hand

Both available across every shoot day, no extra fee.

Studio or on-location

Shoot at our Al Quoz studio or any location in Dubai. Minimal travel fee outside Dubai.

14-day delivery guarantee

If we miss the agreed date, the next package is on us.

50/50 payment split

Half to confirm the booking, half before delivery. No upfront full payment.

Free rebooking once

Life happens. Reschedule your shoot once, no questions asked.

Tax invoice in your business name

VAT-compliant invoice for your accounting from day one.

Your timeline. Day by day.

From booking to delivery. The full journey, no surprises.

Day 1

Booking confirmed

You pay 50% deposit. We send a pre-shoot brief covering outfits, talking points and what to bring.

Days 2 to 4

Plan together

You review the brief, share references and confirm details. We finalize everything over WhatsApp.

Shoot day

We shoot

One focused session at our Al Quoz studio or your location in Dubai. Done in a day with photographer and videographer on hand.

Day 7, 14 or 21

Delivered

Everything edited, formatted and ready to post. Final 50% paid on delivery.

Essentials delivers in 7 days. Full Launch in 14. Whole Story in 21. Your exact dates are confirmed in your booking quote.

Or build your own.

Pick exactly what you need. Partner code still applies.

  • Founder headshots 90-minute studio session, 10 retouched images
    AED1,997
  • Launch photo shoot Half-day shoot, 20+ retouched lifestyle and brand images
    AED3,997
  • Product images Up to 10 products, 5 angles each, white background and lifestyle
    AED2,997
  • Founder story video 2-3 minute hero film with script, storyboard and crew
    AED14,997
  • Product explainer video 60-90 second film with script, shoot and motion graphics
    AED6,997
  • Social media setup Instagram and LinkedIn fully set up with bio, design and captions
    AED2,997
  • Social media management Per month. 12 to 16 posts, replies, monthly report
    AED4,997

Posted. Not waiting.

Not stock photos. Not phone selfies. Real photography and video, edited for the platforms that matter.

When you book with us, you don't get a folder of raw files dumped on you. You get edited, post-ready content. Photos sized for every platform. Videos cut for vertical and horizontal. Captions written. Posting schedule mapped out.

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The Melrish Studio at work

Real founders. Real work.

We've worked with founders across Dubai turning newly registered businesses into brands their customers actually remember.

Some have used our content to raise their first round. Some to land their first ten clients. Some just to finally have a LinkedIn they're happy to share. Every founder has a story worth telling. Our job is to make sure it gets seen.

Common questions.

Things founders ask before booking. We answer them all.

How does the partner code work?

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Your business setup partner gives you a code when your trade licence is finalised. Enter it in the box above. Every price on the page updates instantly. You'll also see your partner's name at the top of the page.

I'm just starting out. Do I really need all this?

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You don't need everything. Most founders start with The Essentials package or just founder headshots from the ala carte list. The bigger packages are for founders who want to launch properly and skip the months of figuring out content on their own.

Can I mix package and ala carte?

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Yes. A common combination is The Essentials plus one ala carte add-on, like a product explainer video. WhatsApp us with what you're thinking and we'll send a custom quote within 24 hours.

Can the shoot happen at my office or another location?

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Yes, on any package. Shoots at your office, retail space or any location within Dubai are included at no extra cost. For locations outside Dubai (Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, the Northern Emirates), we add a minimal travel fee that we agree with you upfront before booking.

What if I'm not comfortable on camera?

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You're in good company. Most founders feel the same on shoot day. Melon directs every founder shoot personally. We talk you through it, give you specific prompts, and most people forget the camera is there within the first 20 minutes.

Is hair and makeup included?

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Not included by default. We can arrange a stylist for AED 500 for headshots and AED 800 for half or full day shoots. Worth it if you want polished results without the hassle.

What if I'm not happy with the photos?

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Every package includes a set number of revision rounds (one, two or three depending on the package). Our delivery rate on first edits is over 95%. If something is genuinely off after revisions, we'll reshoot at no extra cost.

Do I get the raw files too?

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We don't release raw files. Standard practice for working with any creative studio. You get the final edited versions, fully retouched, ready to use anywhere. You own commercial rights to all of it.

What if I need it sooner than the standard timeline?

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Sometimes we can move faster. WhatsApp us your deadline and we'll check the studio calendar. Rush turnarounds (under the standard delivery time) carry a 30% expedite fee. We'll only quote a rush date if we can actually deliver on it.

How do I pay? Can I split it?

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50% to confirm the booking, 50% before delivery. Always. Bank transfer or card. We send a tax invoice in your business name so you can claim it as a business expense from day one.

What's actually not included?

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Logo or brand identity design, paid advertising spend, influencer fees, print collateral, and any rights to use the work for resale. Everything else you need to launch is in the packages. If you're not sure, ask us on WhatsApp.

Let's get
to work.

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