Amazon MGM Studios has announced the global release of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, with key scenes filmed in Dubai in collaboration with the Dubai Media Council and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
Dubai at the Center of a Global Hollywood Release
The release of Jack Ryan: Ghost War marks another significant moment for Dubai as a premier global destination for major film and television production. Key scenes in the film were shot across Dubai, bringing the emirate’s most recognizable landmarks and attractions onto a worldwide stage through one of the most established franchises in Hollywood.
The production came together through a collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios, the Dubai Media Council, and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, reflecting the emirate’s organised and strategic approach to attracting high-profile international productions.
What the Film Is
Jack Ryan: Ghost War is the feature-length continuation of the hit Prime Video series Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, starring John Krasinski in the lead role. The film extends the espionage thriller franchise from the streaming series into a full cinematic release, with Dubai serving as one of its key backdrops for high-stakes spy action sequences.
Filming in Dubai wrapped in February 2025, with scenes understood to include DIFC and The Link at One Za’abeel, the striking sky concourse suspended 100 metres above the ground.
Dubai’s Growing Status as a Global Production Hub
The release of Jack Ryan: Ghost War adds another major title to Dubai’s already impressive Hollywood filming resume, which includes Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, Star Trek Beyond, Furious 7, and the Dune trilogy, among others.
The collaboration with the Dubai Media Council and DET underlines the emirate’s commitment to building a world-class production environment. Dubai offers a combination of futuristic architecture, desert landscapes, world-class studios, and a production-friendly framework that continues to draw some of the biggest names and budgets in global cinema.
The film’s global release now puts Dubai’s skyline, landmarks, and identity in front of audiences worldwide, reinforcing the city’s position not just as a filming location but as a destination audiences recognise and want to experience firsthand.
Why This Matters for Dubai
Every major international production that features Dubai contributes to the city’s global visibility as both a media hub and a travel destination. The involvement of the Dubai Media Council and DET in Jack Ryan: Ghost War signals a deliberate and ongoing strategy to ensure Dubai remains at the forefront of global film and television production.
As streaming platforms continue to reach hundreds of millions of viewers around the world, Dubai’s presence in premium content like the Jack Ryan franchise delivers a reach that no conventional marketing campaign can replicate.
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