The Locations List
Locations I have worked / partnered with in and around Dubai
Tom & Serg
Location: 15A Street, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, Dubai
One of the first cafés to launch in the industrial district of Al Quoz, transforming the area to what is now a cultural haven for start-up art galleries, food concepts and coffee roasters. Born out of a desire to dish up honest, wholesome fare and great coffee to Dubai residents from all walks of life, the urban-industrial space has become a one of the city’s favourite hidden gems.
Aesthetic: Industrial Warmth
Maximum shoot time allowed: 2 Hours
Preferred shoot days and times: Sunday to Thursday 8am-12pm
Off-limit shoot days and times: Friday and Saturday
Minimum notice to arrange a shoot: 48 hours
Website: https://tomandserg.com/
Common Grounds
Location(s): JLT, MOE, DIFC
“Common Grounds is a specialty coffee shop with a big heart. The light drenched space’s cooling white tiles, warm wooden finishes and pops of lush greenery offers a sit-back-and-chill epicurean escape in the heart of the city”
Aesthetic: City Haven
Maximum shoot time allowed: 2 hours
Preferred shoot days and times:
MOE - Sunday to Thursday 8am to 11am or 3pm to 9pm.
JLT - Sunday to Saturday 8am to 11am or 3pm to 5pm.
DIFC - Sunday to Thursday 8am to 11am or 3pm to 5pm
Off-limit shoot days and times: MOE Friday and Saturday. DIFC Friday and Saturday
Minimum notice to arrange a shoot: 48hrs
Website: https://commongroundsdubai.com/
The Sum of Us
Location: Ground Floor, Burj al Salam, 6th Street, Trade Centre
Steeped in nostalgia, the smell of baking bread, roasted coffee beans, the clang of pots and pan, the bustles of breakfast to the magic of dinner time. We use wholesome ingredients bursting with flavour to create dishes that are simple, but never basic. It is an artisan space, full of creativity and innovation
Aesthetic: Rustic Terrace
Maximum shoot time allowed: 2 hours
Preferred shoot days and times: Sunday to Thursday 8am - 11am or 4pm - 9pm
Off-limit shoot days and times: Friday & Saturday
Minimum notice to arrange a shoot: 48 Hours
Website: http://www.thesumofusdubai.com/
Retold
Location: Al Quoz 1st – next to Latifa Bint Hamdan Street
A treasure trove for fashion lovers, nestled into a light bright warehouse space in Al Quoz. Racks of colour-coded clothes, walls full of beautiful shoes, topped off with a selection of vintage accessories and décor. Our clean and tidy warehouse avenue is great for outdoor industrial shoots too.
Aesthetic: Light, bright warehouse meets fashion haven
Maximum shoot time allowed: 3 hours max
Preferred shoot days and times: Weekday daytime
Off-limit shoot days and times: Friday / Saturday
Minimum notice to arrange a shoot: 2 days
Any other rules or advisements you’d like us to consider: We will have customers still welcome to the shop, so we have to keep that in mind!
Website: https://www.shopretold.com/
Social: https://www.instagram.com/shopRETOLD/
BONUS:
Retold are offering outfit rental and styling services as additional add-ons for Image Collective members!
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10 pieces rented for one week = 200aed
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16 pieces rented for one week = 500aed**
**Option b Includes:
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Pre-selected suggestions based on your personal style
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1-hour personal styling with Jelena