Lab Al Awal (@lab.al.awal)

This is Lab Al Awal, the heart of film in Dubai 🇦🇪 We develop fast (24h fast), scan with the best (hello, Hasselblad), print like it’s for a gallery, and roll film that once shot cinema. Here, your film is not just processed, it’s respected 😉 Drop by or send us your rolls. We’ll take it from there. 📍Link in bio – your camera will thank you. #analoglabdubai #analogphotodubai #filmlabdubai #analoglabuae #dubaifilmlab

Exciting news from Lab Al Awal 🥳Our new rolls of film are now available for order. Stock is limited, so don’t wait—place your order soon✨ #kodakvision3 #dubaifilmlab #buyfilmdubai #kodakvision3500T #kodak50D #uaefilmphoto #shotonfilm #dubaifilmphoto

/ Development and scanning completed within 24 hours / We are available 24/7 / Every film you produce is insured Nothing represents us better than the work we do! We are happy to meet each client and showcase every aspect of our work, along with its impeccable quality 🎞️ #filmlabdubai #shotonfilm #filmisnotdead #filmphotouae #fineartphotouae #fineart

What if we told you film photography could actually be simple… and a little addictive? No overcomplicated gear. No mysterious lab bills. Just pure analog magic: from loading your camera to seeing your photo come alive on screen. 📅 Sunday, September 7th | 11 AM – 2 PM | Lab Al Awal | 350 AED | 6 seats only In this 3-hour Film Photography & Digitization Masterclass, you’ll: 1️⃣ Pick the right camera & film for your style 2️⃣ Develop your roll yourself (yes, you’ll actually do it!) 3️⃣ Scan & digitize it so it’s ready to share or print 📩 To save your spot, DM us on Instagram for the payment link — seats are super limited! #analogworkshop #filmcommunityuae #dubaiworkshops #analogphotouae #dubaievents

Friendly reminder: it’s not the camera, it’s the poor soul behind it who spent half their salary on film and chemicals 🙃 #filmphotographermemes #filmlabdubai #analogmemes #photomemes #kodak #filmhumor

Harry Gruyaert turns streets, skies, and shadows into a language of their own 📸 With a painter’s sense of color and a traveler’s instinct for the in-between, he finds beauty where others pass by. His frames hum with saturated light, quiet surrealism, and an honesty that feels profoundly human, redefining what color could be in European photography 🇪🇺 #HarryGruyaert #aboutphotographer #filmphotographers #filmphotography #analogphotography

Whether it’s the art of shooting film, developing it at home, or vintage crafts like cyanotype – we’re always excited to share what we know 🎞️ After hosting our first workshops, the questions just kept coming: “When’s the next one?” Well, what if we told you… they’re now available any day you want? 👀 It’s no longer us setting the schedule – now you decide when the workshop happens. All the details are in the carousel 👉 #dubaiworkshop #workshopdubai #analogworlshopdubai #filmphotoworkshopdubai #shootfilmuae

Last week we got our hands on some serious negatives, slides shot on the Shen-Hao XPO 45A, and gave them the full Lab Al Awal treatment. From careful development to pixel-perfect Hasselblad X5 scans, every frame got the attention it deserves ✨ — Developed and scanned at Lab Al Awal for @hamdanmlan #largeformatcamera #shootfilm #fomapan100 #filmlabdubai #filmphotography #analogcommunity #filmdeveloping #hasselbladx5dubai

ISO? Aperature? Or shutter speed? Who is the decider in your shots? 🫠 #analogfun #filmphotographymemes #analogmemes #filmphotomemes

Wrapping up August with a little rewind from the lab 😌 We’re looking back at our favourite frames from July: fresh rolls, timeless vibes. Maybe your shot made it into the mix? Spot yourself, save your faves, and tag us in your film shots developed with us. You might be featured in the next collection 📸✨ #julyrolls #labalawal #filmphotouae #dubaifilmlab #120film #35mmfilm #shootuae

T-Max 400 vs Tri-X 400 🎞️ Here’s the deal: T-Max 400 is your meticulous friend who always folds laundry. Tri-X 400 is your friend who throws their clothes in a pile and laughs about it. You need both in your life, just pick the vibe you’re feeling today 😉 #kodaktmax400 #kodaktrix400 #filmcomparison #filmguide #tmax400 #trix400 #35mmvibes

Now’s the perfect time to drop your answer in the comments 👇 Think back to your very first rolls and ask yourself: what would I tell my past self? And hey, newbies – don’t be shy, throw your questions down here too. We’ll kick it off with the basics: wanna check if there’s film in your camera? Do it in the dark. Always. Your turn! 😉 #filmphotonewbie #filmphotographyuae #analogcommunityuae #analoglabdubai #filmlabdubai