Quick Prints
Photo prints can be ready in 10–15 minutes when you send the soft copy ahead.
Joy Studio LLC - Dubai Br.
Oud Metha
Joy Studio LLC is a media production company and photo studio in Oud Metha, handling everything from passport and visa photos to family portraits. Reviews also point to useful in-house printing and photo-frame work, making it a practical stop when you need images produced and printed in one visit.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
152 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Flexible Editing
For shoots, customers can request preferred poses and editing, with raw photos sent by email.
Print Choices
Reviews mention many print options, including photo frames, collages and edited images.
Digital Copy
A passport-photo package was reported to include 10 printed pictures plus a digital copy.
Privacy Option
A lady photographer is available, which some customers valued for privacy.
Metro Access
The studio is described as very close to Oud Metha Metro station on the Green Line.
Tips for a Better Visit
Call Parking. Call before arriving to arrange access to the premises parking; one review suggests doing so about five minutes ahead.
Confirm Timing. Ask how long printed copies will take before paying for the photo, as one customer was told to wait two hours only afterwards.
Check Photos. For passport photos, inspect brightness and editing before accepting the images, since one customer reported excessive lighting problems.
Compare Prices. Confirm the full tariff upfront and compare it with nearby studios, as customers have reported unexpectedly high charges.
Send Ahead. For straightforward prints, send the soft copy by phone before visiting; a customer received copies in 10–15 minutes this way.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Oud Metha, Al Nazr Plaza, Shop 12 - near Metro Station
Oud Metha, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
Forex/Foam board printing
A review says the studio handles Forex and foam-board printing as well as photography.
VHS cassette tapes
The studio is reported to convert VHS cassette tapes and audio cassettes.
Family portraits
The indoor studio has been described as suitable for family portraits and profile shoots.
Common Concerns
Price Concerns
Several customers felt charges were above market rates or unaffordable, including a complaint about profile-based tariffs.
Long Waits
Customers reported delays ranging from 25 minutes to nearly 90 minutes, especially when one person handled everything.
Passport Quality
Some reviews report poor lighting, excessive facial reflection and editing that made passport photos worse.
Service Attitude
Multiple customers described staff as rude, unhelpful or unable to communicate professionally with clients.
Unreliable Hours
One customer said the studio closed during the day and did not answer the phone.
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The Bottom Line
Joy Studio in Oud Metha covers practical photography needs, from passport and visa pictures to family portraits and event shoots. It is also useful when you want printing handled on site: reviews mention photo frames, collages and quick photo-print orders. One customer sent a soft copy in advance and collected prints in 10–15 minutes.
The studio has a proper indoor booth, and some customers appreciated the ability to choose images and request particular poses or editing. A lady photographer is available, while the location is close to Oud Metha Metro station. Parking may be available on the premises, but call ahead for access rather than assuming you can drive straight in.
The experience is uneven. Recent reviews include strong praise for accommodating service, but others describe rude communication, long waits and difficulty completing basic visa-photo jobs. Passport work deserves a careful check: customers have reported poor brightness, white reflections and editing that worsened the result.
Printing times can also vary, so ask before paying whether copies are ready immediately or require a longer wait. Prices are not consistent across the reviews. 50 for 10 pictures plus a digital copy to AED 30 for one Emirates ID passport-size picture, so confirm the exact total first.