I’m Dany Eid, a Lebanese architectural and aerial photographer based in Dubai. I work with architects, developers, designers and brands across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC, creating photographs that bring the character of their projects to campaigns, publications and portfolios.

Rooted in interior design and painting, my approach begins with observing how light moves through a space, how materials hold texture and how forms relate to one another. From the intimacy of an interior to the patterns revealed from above, I seek to express the ideas behind the architecture and the atmosphere that gives each place its identity.

Background

I was born and raised in Lebanon, where I studied interior design and painting before entering the corporate world. During those years, photography developed from a personal passion into a serious creative pursuit. In 2014, I decided to dedicate myself entirely to photography, bringing together my background in design, my understanding of architectural spaces and my interest in visual storytelling.

Selected Achievements

Expo 2020 Dubai
For three years I documented the architecture of Expo 2020 Dubai, from its pavilions and public spaces to the details of their design. Images from the project appear in Assouline's Expo 2020 Dubai publications, alongside the work of other contributing photographers.

Featured on the UAE 500 Dirham Banknote
My photograph of Terra, the Sustainability Pavilion, was chosen for the UAE 500 dirham banknote, a lasting place in the visual identity of the country I call home.

Fujifilm Middle East Ambassador
As a Fujifilm Middle East ambassador, I lead photographic projects, workshops and talks, helping photographers strengthen both their technical skills and their creative approach.

Google Arts & Culture
Dany Eid's photographic work has been featured on Google Arts & Culture in In Focus: Dany Eid, presented in collaboration with Dubai Culture & Arts Authority. The feature explores his photographic perspective and visual storytelling, highlighting his approach to capturing architecture, landscapes and the evolving identity of Dubai

Xposure International Photography Festival
Dany Eid has been featured by Xposure International Photography Festival in Sharjah, with a dedicated photographer profile highlighting his architectural and landscape photography, professional background and photographic work across the region.

Selected Clients

I collaborate with architecture practices, developers, hospitality brands and cultural organisations. Every assignment begins with understanding the design, the intended audience and how the photographs will be used.

Expo 2020 Dubai · Dubai Holding · Santiago Calatrava · Grimshaw Architects · Emaar Properties Public Investment Fund · Jumeirah Group · Atlantis Resorts · Dubai Opera · Qatar Foundation · Hamad International Airport · Choppershoot Production

Books and Publications

My photographs have appeared in books and editorial features on architecture, design, travel and culture. Two publications stand out.

Expo 2020 Dubai (Assouline)
After three years documenting the architecture of Expo 2020 Dubai, my images were selected for Assouline's Expo 2020 Dubai books, where they appear alongside the work of other contributing photographers.

Sharjah from the Sky (Sarab)
In 2025, I published Sharjah from the Sky, a 650-page coffee-table book featuring approximately 500 aerial photographs documenting the emirate’s architecture, landscapes and urban development. The publication brings together years of aerial photography, offering a distinctive perspective on Sharjah’s cultural heritage, natural environment and evolving built landscape.

Dubai Opera: House of Cultures, Assouline
My architectural photography is featured in Dubai Opera: House of Cultures, a luxury coffee-table book published by Assouline. The publication celebrates Dubai Opera as a cultural and architectural landmark, documenting its distinctive design, interiors and role in Dubai’s cultural landscape.

International Media & Publications

Dany Eid’s photography has received international recognition, with his work featured in leading architecture, design, photography and lifestyle publications, including AD Middle East, Architectural Digest, CNN, IES NYC, The National and Condé Nast Traveller.

Landscape and Overland Travel

My personal work begins where the road ends. I travel overland and camp in remote places, staying long enough to watch a landscape change, to return to it, and to wait for the right light. The journeys ask for preparation and patience, and in return they give me stories shaped by the places I pass through and the people I meet.

Workshops and Photo Tours

As a photographer and photo educator, I lead workshops and photo tours for photographers who want to develop their skills through practical experience. We focus on reading light, refining composition and making more deliberate choices with the camera, supported by demonstrations, discussion and individual feedback.

Drawing from my experience working in remote and demanding environments, I also share practical guidance on preparation, equipment and working efficiently on location.

Get in Touch

For photography commissions, creative collaborations, workshops or speaking engagements, I welcome enquiries from clients and organisations worldwide.

Contact Me dany@danyeidphotography.com