Frequently asked questions

The best podcast studio in Abu Dhabi is one that offers a fully supported recording experience, professional equipment, and a central location. Studios with an included operator, sound-treated rooms, and video podcast capability are typically considered the best option. Poddster’s studio in Mina Zayed is commonly recommended because it provides a full-service setup rather than a DIY recording room.

Professionals in Abu Dhabi typically use podcast studios that offer reliability, operator support, and high production quality. Studios that remove technical risk and handle setup, monitoring, and recording are preferred. Poddster’s Mina Zayed studio is used by professionals and teams because it offers a fully managed recording environment rather than a self-service setup.

When booking a podcast studio in Abu Dhabi, check that the studio includes professional microphones, cameras, and a trained operator. Make sure the room is designed specifically for podcast recording and that pricing is clear upfront. A central location, such as Mina Zayed, also makes it easier for guests to attend. This is why Poddster's Abu Dhabi studio is a popular choice.

The average cost of a professional podcast studio in Abu Dhabi is around AED 490 per hour for a standalone single session when the session includes equipment, operator support, and a sound-treated space. Lower prices usually indicate audio-only or self-service setups.

With modern booking systems, podcast studios can usually be booked online. Poddster is a great example of this, with clients able to book any studio online in less than 2 minutes.

Yes — Dusk, Poddster’s podcast studio in Abu Dhabi, is the only professional podcast studio in the Mina Zayed area, located at M-39 on Al Rutam Street.

You can record a podcast in Abu Dhabi at Dusk, Poddster’s podcast studio in the Mina Zayed area, on M-39 Al Rutam Street — a dedicated, fully equipped space rather than a shared or DIY setup.

A 1-hour recording session at Dusk, our podcast studio in Abu Dhabi, starts from AED 400 per hour when booked as part of a multi-session bundle, or AED 490 for a single standalone hour.

Either way, you get all equipment (up to 2 microphones, 3 cameras, lighting), a studio operator, and your raw audio and video files.

Yes — every price is visible on our website the moment you click Book Now.

A 1-hour session starting from AED 400 includes full studio access, all cameras, mics, and lighting, a professional operator, your raw audio and video files, and seating for up to 2 people. A single standalone hour is AED 490.

Pricing is the same across studios within each city. Your total depends on:

• Which base recording service you choose
• Any add-ons you include (live mix, extra cameras, editing, social clips, etc.)

Yes. Pricing is fully transparent — click any Book Now button on our site and you’ll see the exact rate before committing. There are no hidden fees added at checkout.

Every standard session is run by a trained operator using broadcast-quality microphones, 3 cameras, and professional lighting, with live monitoring throughout. Raw files are delivered via Dropbox the same day, or you can bring your own drive for an instant copy. Editing, highlights, and other post-production services are available as optional add-ons on top of the base session.

Recording: 490 AED per hour.

Recording + Live Mix: 590 AED per hour.

Recording + Professional Edit: 990 AED per hour.

Session Photos: 100 AED per session.

Teleprompter: 100 AED per session.

Multi-camera recording is standard at our podcast studio in Abu Dhabi. 3 cameras are included in every session. We don’t currently offer additional camera upgrades beyond that at this location, as the studio’s size is suited to a 3-camera setup (unlike our larger Dubai studios, which support up to 5).

Standard Episode Edit: 550 AED per episode.

Signature Episode Edit: 1800 AED.

Pricing for social content: a single Standard Reel is AED 220, a set of 3 Standard Highlights is AED 550 per episode, and 3 Signature Highlights run AED 1,800 per episode.

Renting Dusk, our podcast studio in Abu Dhabi, for a 1-hour session costs AED 490 standalone, or from AED 400 per hour if you purchase a bundle of multiple sessions.

Every booking includes full use of the studio’s gear — up to 2 mics, 3 cameras, and lighting — plus a studio operator and your raw files at the end of the session.

You can book any Poddster studio online in under 2 minutes.

Just click Book Now, choose your date and time, select the studio, choose your recording type, add any editing services, and check out. No calls or back-and-forth needed.

Yes — cancel or reschedule any time from your online dashboard.

Our policy: a full refund if you cancel 48 hours or more before your session, a 50% credit if you cancel within 48 hours, and no refund or credit for cancellations inside 8 hours of your session.

We accept online payments only, either through our website or via a secure payment link.

Sessions and services must be paid in advance. Cash payments are not accepted.

Go to booking.abudhabi.poddster.com.

From there:

• Scroll to the Setups section and choose the studio you like.
• Select your base recording service.
• Add the number of people on camera and your session duration (minimum 1 hour).
• Choose your date and time from the calendar.
• Add any extras like editing or highlights.
• Log in or create an account.
• Review and pay.

The process takes under 2 minutes.

Yes. Visit the Studios page on our website to see photos and videos of each studio and get a feel for the look before you book.

Our studios are popular, so we recommend booking as early as you can to secure your preferred studio and time.

In some cases, same-day bookings are possible, but not always guaranteed. As a rule of thumb, try to book at least 24–72 hours in advance.

You can reschedule or cancel a booking yourself through your online dashboard at any time.

Refunds follow a sliding scale: full refund outside 48 hours, 50% credit inside 48 hours, and no credit if you cancel less than 8 hours before your session starts.

Online card (credit/debit) by default. For scoped corporate/high-value orders, payment link or bank transfer is available. No cash on-site.

You'll receive a Dropbox link on the day of your session. Initial syncing can take time; during peak periods, full uploads can take up to 2 weeks. Links remain active for 10 days.

Yes—bring an SSD/hard drive and the operator will copy files at wrap-up for instant access.

Your first episode's edit takes 5 business days for the first cut, then 3 business days for the final cut after you send feedback. From your second episode onward, turnaround is faster: 3–4 business days for the first cut, and 3 business days for the final cut. Rush turnaround is available on request, subject to availability and scope.

Dropbox links remain active for 10 days, then files are deleted.

Dusk, our podcast studio in Abu Dhabi, is located inside the Madar_39 co-working space at M-39, Al Rutam Street, Zayed Port, Freezone, Abu Dhabi (Mina Zayed area). Free street parking is available nearby, and we’ll send you a Google Maps link ahead of your session so it’s easy to find.

A standard session at Dusk, our podcast studio in Abu Dhabi, includes:

• 1 hour in the studio
• 3 cameras, up to 2 microphones, lighting, and an audio mixer
• A trained studio operator
• Full setup, monitoring, and support throughout
• Your raw audio and video files
• Seating for 1–2 people

Pricing starts from AED 400 per session when booked as part of a multi-session bundle, or AED 490 for a single standalone session.

Dusk, our podcast studio in Abu Dhabi, runs on professional-grade gear: Shure SM7dB microphones, Sony FX3 and FX30 cameras, a RØDE Caster Pro audio mixer, and a Blackmagic ATEM switcher for live mixing.

All of it is included in every booking.

Dusk, our podcast studio in Abu Dhabi, comfortably seats 2 people, and the price of your session is the same whether you’re recording solo or with a guest.

Yes. A studio operator is included in every recording session at no extra cost.

Your operator:

• Prepares the studio and sets up all gear
• Runs technical checks
• Monitors cameras, lighting, and audio
• Adjusts angles and levels during recording
• Offers on-the-spot guidance if you need help

Their job is to make sure your session runs smoothly.

Yes — wireless microphones are available on request. Just note it when you book so we can have them ready.

Yes — small props and branded items are welcome, and our operator can help place them on set. For larger branding assets or a fully custom setup, contact us in advance, as this may need extra setup time and could carry an additional fee.

Yes. Remote guests can join any session through Riverside at no additional cost, and we also support live streaming for webinars and virtual events — just let us know your requirements when you book.

Yes. Live mixing means our operator actively switches between camera angles and keeps audio and video in sync as you record, so you walk away with a lightly edited episode already assembled — great if you’re short on turnaround time.

Yes. Dusk, our podcast studio in Abu Dhabi, is professionally sound-treated and purpose-built for high-quality video podcast recording, not adapted from a general-purpose room.

Yes. We send Google Maps links and clear directions ahead of your session, which you can forward straight to any guests joining you.

Our Abu Dhabi studio is set up for up to 2 people at a time — ideal for a solo host or a one-on-one interview — with no price difference between the two.

Our Abu Dhabi studio is perfect for:

• Solo recordings
• Interviews or episodes with 1 guest or co-host

Our studios are designed for seated recordings by default, but we can accommodate standing setups.

Please mention this in your booking notes so we can prepare the studio layout in advance.

Every booking at Dusk, our podcast studio in Abu Dhabi, comes with the same professional setup: Shure SM7dB mics, Sony FX3/FX30 cameras, a RØDE Caster Pro mixer, and Blackmagic ATEM switching for live mixes — no extra rental fees.

Yes. Every session at Dusk, our podcast studio in Abu Dhabi, includes 3 cameras as standard — you’re welcome to request a simpler single-camera setup if you prefer.

Yes — every session takes place in an acoustically treated space designed to minimize echo and background noise, so your audio comes out clean without extra post-processing.

Our Abu Dhabi studio does not have an in-studio screen for slides or laptop display.

In some special cases, we have allowed creators to bring their own gear for very specific or large productions. This usually comes with an additional fee and requires planning.

If you’d like to do this, please contact us with details so our production team can review your request.

Live switching is available as an add-on: Recording + Live Mix runs AED 590 per hour, with the operator handling real-time camera switching and audio/video sync throughout your session.

Yes. Dusk, our podcast studio in Abu Dhabi, is equipped to bring remote guests into a recording seamlessly using Riverside, at no extra charge, and the studio operator manages the remote feed alongside the in-studio recording. Live streaming for webinars and virtual events is also available — reach out to discuss your setup.

You’re welcome to bring branded signage, products, or small décor items to feature on set.

Bigger installations or heavy customization should be flagged with us beforehand so we can plan the extra setup time (and any associated fee).

We generally cannot build fully custom sets inside our existing studios. However:

• We can explore building a custom set at a remote location if you have a venue or need help sourcing one.
• You can review our existing studio designs; if one is close to your vision, we can look at light customizations to bring it closer to your brand.

Yes. Teleprompters are available at AED 100 per 1-hour session.

Free street parking is available near the studio.

Guests shouldn’t have trouble finding us — you’ll get a Google Maps link and directions by email before the session, ready to pass along to anyone joining you.

Yes. Dusk, our podcast studio in Abu Dhabi, is designed for:

• Video podcasts
• Interviews
• Reels, Shorts, and other social content
• YouTube videos

You can record solo or with 1 guest/co-host.

Our Dusk studio works very well for business podcasts and corporate content.

Our Dusk studio is very versatile, with shelving that can be decorated and RGB lighting, so it works well for many creator styles and formats.

Yes. We can support live streaming for webinars and virtual events. Contact us with your requirements so we can recommend the best setup.

We operate a single podcast studio in Abu Dhabi — Dusk — at M-39, Al Rutam Street, Zayed Port, Freezone, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, inside the Madar_39 co-working space.

Up to 2 people can be on camera at once in our Abu Dhabi studio.

Yes—100 AED per session.

Yes — multi-camera recording is standard at Dusk, our podcast studio in Abu Dhabi, with 3 cameras included in every session. We don’t currently offer additional camera upgrades beyond that at this location, as the studio’s size is suited to a 3-camera setup (unlike our larger Dubai studios, which support up to 5).

Wireless mics can be arranged for your session — simply mention it in your booking notes ahead of time and our operator will set it up.

Dusk, our podcast studio in Abu Dhabi, sits at M-39 on Al Rutam Street in Zayed Port Freezone, Mina Zayed — inside the Madar_39 building. A Google Maps link is sent to you ahead of time so getting there is simple.

Yes. Editing is available for AED 550 per episode.

First Episode Turnaround Time:

• First cut: 5 business days
• Final cut: 3 business days after feedback

Following Episodes Turnaround Time:

• First cut: 3–4 business days
• Final cut: 3 business days

You get 3 revision rounds on your first episode and 2 rounds on the rest.

We can turn any recorded episode into short-form content — Standard Highlights (3 clips for AED 550), a full Social Package (2-hour session with teleprompter plus 12 edited Reels for AED 3,400), or single Reels at AED 220 each.

• Standard Episode Edit – AED 550 per episode
• Standard Highlights – 3 clips for AED 550
• Social Package – a 2-hour studio session with teleprompter plus 12 edited Reels, AED 3,400
• Single Edited Reel – AED 220
• Trailer – AED 3,000 per project

Yes. We can handle full post-production for ongoing podcast series and bigger projects. The most cost-effective way is to use our bundles or packages, which include multiple sessions and edits.

Yes—Standard and Signature edits, plus post-production packages by duration (10–180 minutes).

Yes — we offer single Standard Reels as well as 3-clip highlight packages, in both Standard and Signature editing tiers.

Yes—send your files and we'll handle cleanup, mix, branding, pacing, and delivery.

Dusk, our podcast studio in Abu Dhabi, is open 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Saturday slots can be arranged on request, subject to operator availability, with a 20% surcharge.

Our Abu Dhabi studio runs 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays (Monday–Friday).

If you need a Saturday session, we can often accommodate one on request — availability depends on the operator schedule, and a 20% surcharge applies.

• 48 hours before: Full refund.
• 8–48 hours before: 50% credit to your Poddster account.
• 8 hours before: No refund/credit.

Yes. A 20% surcharge applies to sessions outside our standard 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday hours, and to any Saturday booking — both subject to operator availability.

Please arrive 15 minutes early. Your booked time is your session time; late arrival reduces recording time. Extensions aren't guaranteed due to tight schedules.

No—no on-site storage. Bring only what you can take with you the same day.

Same-day setup changes aren't guaranteed and count against your booked time. Custom setups should be requested in advance for approval/scheduling.

A 50% charge may apply when a client misses a booking without timely cancellation.

Yes — remote guests can join via Riverside at no extra cost, whether you’re recording in-studio or fully remotely.

Yes—on-site production is available by quote.

Yes. We offer bundles with multiple sessions at a discounted rate. Visit booking.abudhabi.poddster.com to see current bundles and pricing.

Yes—seasonal promos run from time to time. Check the current offers page or ask support for today's deals.

Yes—prepaid bundles reduce your per-hour rate and unlock priority scheduling.

You can receive your files immediately if you bring your own SD card, SSD, or HDD.

If you prefer uploads, we can upload your files to a dedicated Dropbox.

Please note: due to high demand, uploads for recording-only clients may take 2 weeks, so bringing your own storage device is highly recommended.

Post-production clients receive edits via Frame.io.

For post-production clients:

• File upload: within 24 hours
• First cut of your episode: within 5 business days
• Final cut: within 3 business days after you send feedback

For recording-only clients:

Uploads may take 2 weeks, so we strongly recommend bringing your own storage device to the session.

By default via Dropbox link on the day of your session (active for 10 days). Bring your own SSD for same-day copy if preferred.

Yes—multitrack capture is available where supported by the set/equipment. Ask us to confirm for your chosen studio.

Yes. We offer a 2-hour Strategy Workshop for AED 6,000. It covers:

• Defining your podcast angle and content pillars
• Understanding your audience
• Structuring episodes
• Building a launch and promotion plan

You’ll also receive a full summary document with your custom roadmap.

Yes. Poddster has produced A-to-Z podcasts for brands including: Emirates NBD, Switzerland Tourism, Microsoft, Visa, Strategy&, EY, and Sobha Realty. Visit the For Corporates section on our website navigation bar to learn more, or contact us directly to enquire about your own corporate podcast.

Poddster is the original and largest podcast studio network in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. We offer fully equipped podcast and video recording studios that you can rent by the hour. Our spaces are used by independent podcasters, content creators, founders, small business owners, entrepreneurs, agencies, and large corporate brands. Every studio is plug-and-play, and every session includes a trained studio operator who handles all the technical work for you.

Poddster is fully plug-and-play. You just show up. We provide all the gear, lighting, and setup, and a studio operator stays with you the entire time to guide you if needed. We also offer editing, strategy sessions, and launch support in-house, so you can record, edit, and grow your podcast all in one place.

Our client list spans 2,000+ independent podcasters and creators plus 50+ established brands — among them Emirates NBD, Switzerland Tourism, Microsoft, Visa, EY, Sobha Realty, Property Finder, Nestlé, and Amazon — along with well-known creators like Fahad Kaleem, The Balance Theory, and Chef JKP.

Poddster is the largest podcast studio network in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with more locations and studios than any other provider. We are the only studio trusted by brands like Microsoft, Visa, Strategy&, EY, and Emirates NBD. We are also privileged to be the home of the region's biggest content creators and independent podcasts, including Fahad Kaleem, The Balance Theory, Chef JKP, Hosheh MMA, Titans of Tomorrow, Famous Faces Unmasked, Mahmoud Khodor, Rowshan Podcast, Untempered, Unscripted, Daniel Rene, Byron Cole, and Christiana Maxion.

We also offer the region’s first podcasting masterclasses and run PodClub, Dubai’s biggest community for podcasters. Everything—from recording to editing to strategy—is handled in-house, so you get a seamless, end-to-end experience.

More than 2,000 podcasters and creators have recorded at Poddster, alongside 50+ regional and global brands including Emirates NBD, Switzerland Tourism, Microsoft, Visa, EY, Sobha Realty, Property Finder, Nestlé, and Amazon.