Award-Winning Documentary & Fine Art Photographer Based in Dubai

Photography Rooted in Culture, Architecture and Human Presence

Fine Art Prints of the UAE, Middle East & Asia

Selected Works — People, Places & Heritage

Interior of ornate mosque with tall white columns topped with gold accents, arches with intricate designs, and a blue-lit background, reflecting in a water pool.
Three off-road vehicles driving across sand dunes in a desert with a clear blue sky.
Three people, two women and one man, are talking near an ancient stone well or water basin inside a historic site with stone and mud walls and pottery.
Multiple workers wearing helmets and safety harnesses are cleaning and maintaining a large modern building with vertical metal slats. They are using lifts and ropes, and some are carrying cleaning supplies.
Desert landscape with sand dunes and a cloudy sky.
A mosque at sunset with illuminated domes and a tall minaret reflected on the wet ground.
A large group of people walking along a slope next to a dark textured background, possibly at night.
Sunset over a city skyline with skyscrapers, including the tallest building in the city, reflected in the water.
Sand dunes in a desert with sparse vegetation and footprints visible in the sand.
Skyscrapers and high-rise buildings in a city skyline above a green park, with an airplane flying in a partly cloudy sky.
Makati City's beautiful architecture Photography by Abu Bakar Photography.
Thunderstorm captured over Makati City Manila by Abu Bakar Photography.
Minimalistic Black and White photography by Abu Bakar Photography.
Black and white Architecture Photography of Dubai Marina by Abu Bakar Photography.
Beautiful landscape black and white photography of Liwa Desert (Empty Quarter) by Abu Bakar Photography.
Close-up black and white photograph of a building with domed roofs and spires, featuring textured tile patterns and architectural details.
Black and white photo of a modern viewing platform overlooking a city skyline, with a prominent skyscraper in the distance.
Black and white photo of a tall, round castle tower with a crenellated top, taken from a low angle against a cloudy sky.
A person walking alone on sand dunes in a vast desert landscape, black and white photograph.
Black and white photo of a sand dune with three people walking on top, with a clear sky in the background.
Close-up black and white photo of a child's face, focusing on eyes, nose, and mouth, with curly hair and wearing a jacket with a zipper.
Close-up black and white photo of an elderly man with short gray hair, deep wrinkles, and a serious expression.
Three children sitting on what appears to be a stage, with the boy in the center closing his eyes and the two girls on either side appearing to be crying or in distress. The background includes a slide and some greenery.
Black and white photo of a mosque with a tall minaret on rocky hills in the background. The foreground shows a terrace with stairs, arches, and a curved wall.
A young boy standing barefoot outdoors next to a concrete wall with decorative tiles, wearing a tank top, shorts, and slippers, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression, in a narrow alley with street and trees in the background.
Two women in burqas and a young girl walk along a sandy beach or desert, with the ocean or horizon in the background.
A woman standing outside a modern building, looking at her phone, with the words 'Know' visible on a sign in the foreground.
Four people standing in a stone-walled archaeological site engaging in conversation, some wearing hats and traditional clothing.
A large bookshelf filled with numerous books, surrounded by a black barrier in an indoor setting.
A coastal cityscape with white buildings and a mosque in the foreground, a boat on the water, and a deep blue sea and sky in the background.
Two people walking toward a mosque with a large, ornate facade, decorative columns, and a gated entrance, under a bright blue sky.
Decorative archway with intricate blue, orange, and gold patterns, framing a view of trees and a person in traditional attire.
View of a mosque with blue domes and minarets, intricate patterned exteriors, and an open courtyard with a geometric marble floor
Colorful Islamic architecture with intricate tile work, calligraphy, and a large arched entrance, with people standing at the entrance.
A group of men dressed in traditional white attire and colorful head coverings, gathered around a palm tree, some playing musical instruments, in front of a beige desert-style building during daytime.
View of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, showing domes, minarets, and intricate architectural details in black-and-white.
A close-up view of a tall, pointed tower with a combination of brick and stonework. The tower has two small balconies with black decorative railings, and a rounded dome at its base. The sky in the background is clear, and the image is in black and wh
A white mosque with multiple domes and minarets at sunset, reflected in water, with palm trees and a person walking nearby.
Interior of a church with ornate ceiling, chandeliers, and rows of pews filled with people.
A wall of cemetery memorial plaques with names, dates of birth and death, and decorative elements such as crosses and flowers.
Desert landscape with sand dunes and a curved highway with vehicles in the foreground.
A black and white photo of a modern architectural structure with a geometric design, featuring a dome with numerous triangular panels and a wireframe framework.
A scenic landscape with a hills in the background, lush green trees, and a still body of water reflecting the blue sky with scattered white clouds.
Close-up of a tall building with a geometric facade featuring orange, white, and black triangular panels, against a partly cloudy sky.
Close-up of a man with a thick beard and mustache, wearing a red turban and a light blue button-up shirt, with his upper chest exposed.
A man dressed in traditional white clothing and wearing a face mask stands on a small, red boat by the water. A colorful flag, with green, white, black, and orange stripes, flies on a pole attached to the boat. In the background, there are modern hig
A black and white photo of a city skyline with water in the foreground. A small boat with a person is on the water, and there is a larger boat docked along the shore. The skyline features various buildings, including a tall minaret and domed structur
Silhouettes of people and bicycles on a multi-level pedestrian bridge with the sun in the background during sunset or sunrise.
Nighttime mountain scene with winding road, colorful tents, and a view of the starry sky and clouds.
A sunset view of the Taj Mahal with people sitting on the ground in the foreground, casting long shadows on the red sandstone surface.
A tall minaret with a rounded dome and intricate lattice work near the top, silhouetted against a vibrant orange and yellow sunset sky.
Desert Landscape Photography of Liwa Desert Abu Dhabi by Abu Bakar Photography.
Nighttime mountain landscape with winding road and streaks of car lights, starry sky, and communication tower on hill.
View of an ornate, white mosque with multiple domes, framed by an archway with brickwork. The mosque's minarets are visible in the background, with a clear sky.
Interior view of a grand hall with arched ceilings, ornate decorations, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, with columns supporting the arches and a dark blue sky visible through the openings.
Night view of a modern city skyline with illuminated skyscrapers reflecting on a calm river, clear sky with a hint of purple and pink hues.

Photography Genres — Architecture, Documentary, Landscape & Culture

Wide view of sand dunes in a desert, with smooth, undulating shapes and a clear sky in the background.
A young boy sitting on the ground holding a puppy, with a street scene in the background including several people, cars, and a storefront sign. The boy is looking at the camera and there is large text overlay that says 'CULTURE'.
A large group of people standing in a line outdoors on a paved surface, with a dark background. The bottom of the image contains the words 'ADVERTISEMENT' and the website 'WWW.ABUKARPHOTOGRAPHY.COM' in white text.
City skyline of downtown Los Angeles at dusk with high-rise buildings and a cloudy sky.

Accredited & Recognised by CNN, Dubai Arts & Culture Authority & Ambassadorship from Kenko Tokina Lenses

Documentary photography by Abu Bakar Photography featured by CNN Arabia. Award winning visual storytelling inspired by the culture, architecture and landscapes of the Middle East.
Award winning photographer and Kenko Tokina ambassador specialising in documentary, architecture and fine art photography across the UAE and Middle East.
Award winning photography recognised by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority. Premium fine art prints capturing heritage, architecture and life across the UAE and Middle East.
Photography work featured in The Filipino Times showcasing culture, architecture and visual storytelling from the UAE and beyond by Abu Bakar Photography.
Sony World Photography Awards recognition for Abu Bakar Photography.
Internationally recognised photography by Abu Bakar Photography featured in the Moscow International Foto Awards. Museum quality fine art prints available in the UAE.
Silver winning photography recognised at the Budapest International Foto Awards. Explore premium framed fine art prints inspired by culture, architecture and landscapes.
Black and white documentary photography recognised by Monovisions Photography Awards. Discover timeless fine art prints by Abu Bakar Photography available in the UAE.
Logo with a stylized four-petaled flower in black outline, each petal in pink, yellow, blue, and orange, on a yellow background with the text 'HIPA FINALIST' below.
Logo for 35 Awards, featuring the number 35 inside a laurel wreath and the text 'Since 2015' beneath.

Featured in publications by “Assouline” documenting culture and heritage across the Middle East.

A red book titled 'Oman Odyssey' with green and white graphic design on the cover.
Cover of the Abu Dhabi Bright magazine featuring a stylized sailboat logo with blue, white, and light blue colors.

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