Film & TV Makeup, SFX & Character Design in UAE & Middle East

Dayan Dayani is UAE-based Head of Makeup, SFX Artist and Character Designer with 20+ years of professional experience in film and television.

Founder of Dayan Touch, specializing in cinematic makeup, character design, SFX makeup, aging, wounds, burns, bruises, tattoo coverage and on-set makeup continuity across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE & Middle East.

Licensed Makeup Artist— Creative Media Authority, Abu Dhabi

Dayan Touch Team

Led by Dayan ا Dayan Touch team brings together experienced makeup, SFX and hair professionals = dedicated to Film & Television productions. Working seamlessly on and off set, the team delivers character-focused looks, continuity and production-ready results across the UAE & Middle East.

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A woman with long blonde hair applying makeup on a man's face, who is wearing a suit, in an indoor setting.
A woman standing and speaking to a seated audience in a spacious, elegantly decorated room with a chandelier and staircase.
Makeup artist applying makeup to a woman with blonde hair, sitting in a makeup chair on a film set with crew and equipment, including cameras, lights, and a green screen in the background.
A woman with blonde hair smiling and a man with dark hair and beard holding a microphone, in a room with beige curtains.
A woman applying makeup on a man with a mustache while another person is in the background doing hair.
A person's head with severe injuries, blood, and open wounds, lying on the ground with sand or dirt around.
A woman with blonde hair is applying makeup to a man's face in a room with wooden shelves filled with books and decorative items.
A woman with brown hair in a tracksuit is sitting on a gurney, smiling with her eyes closed, while another woman with long blonde hair and tattoos is gently touching her face, smiling. The blonde woman is wearing a headlamp.
Two women sitting together, one with long wavy brown hair wearing a beige satin robe, the other with long blonde hair, tattoos, wearing a white tank top and a black Yves Saint Laurent cap, holding makeup brushes, smiling in a room with beige walls.
A person with short dark hair lies unconscious with blood on their face, while a hand appears to be holding their head. The scene is bloodstained and appears to be from a film or video recording, with camera details and recording time displayed on th
A woman in a black jacket leaning over a man with a gunshot wound, examining his injury, while a person appears to be lying down on a table or surface, in an indoor setting.
A woman with make-up and glasses applying makeup to another woman with a makeup sponge in a salon or makeup studio.
A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black baseball cap and white sleeveless top, is applying makeup or face paint to a seated woman with dark hair, who is wearing a black cape and seated in a salon or studio setting.
A makeup artist applying makeup to a woman in a professional makeup studio. The studio has a large mirror surrounded by bright lights and a table filled with various makeup tools and products.
A makeup artist applying lipstick to a woman with black hair, sitting on a sofa in a stylish room with dark curtains, white walls, and modern decor.
A woman with platinum blonde hair applying makeup to a man with dark hair and a beard, who is sitting in a pink polo shirt and wearing a silver wristwatch, in a well-lit room with hanging light fixtures.
A man with gray hair and beard getting makeup applied to his face by a woman with long blonde hair and a black cap. The woman is wearing a black cap and jeans, and the man is draped in a black salon cape. They are in a room with patterned wallpaper.
A woman with long blonde hair signing an autograph for a person seated in a wheelchair. Several people are watching, one person is taking a photo with a phone. The setting appears to be indoors with elegant curtains and decor.
A woman with styled brown hair, makeup, and diamond earrings, smiling and looking at the camera, with lit candles in the background.
A woman with blonde hair applying makeup to a man with dark hair and a beard, who is seated with his eyes closed in a makeup chair.
A woman with long blonde hair and tattoos applies makeup to another woman with dark hair in a salon.
A makeup artist applying makeup to a woman in a wheelchair with curlers in her hair, in front of a mirror with lights.
A woman with dark hair, wearing a black floral blouse, sitting outdoors at a table with a cityscape in the background, holding a movie clapperboard and a smartphone in one photo and sitting with a notebook and pen in the other.
A makeup artist applying lipstick to a woman with dark hair and earrings, sitting in a chair with a white textured dress.
A person with long blonde hair wearing a black hat applies makeup to a sitting man in a green shirt in an indoor setting with fire extinguishers on the wall.
A woman with blonde hair, glasses, and earrings, applying makeup to a man seated on a sofa. The man has a beard, is wearing a black hat and a black jacket, and is holding a bottle of water. The room has a red wall with artwork, a shelf with a flower
Man with face and clothing covered in colorful powder, looking surprised or shocked, at a celebration or festival during the festival of Holi.
A woman with blonde hair wearing a black cap and black long-sleeve shirt is applying makeup or face paint to a man's forehead. The man has blonde hair, a beige shirt with vertical stripes, and is sitting with his eyes closed.
A woman with blonde hair applying makeup or face paint to a man's face, who is seated and holding a tablet, with a man in the background observing.
Makeup artist applying makeup to woman in a salon.
A makeup artist applies eye makeup to a woman sitting in a chair. The makeup artist has long, wavy blonde hair, is wearing a black cap, and a black long-sleeve shirt. The seated woman has dark, curly hair styled with a butterfly hair clip, and is wea
A woman with dark hair and hoop earrings sits while another woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black cap and jacket, applies makeup to her nose with a brush. The woman receiving makeup has a light-colored shirt and is holding a notebook.

Behind the scenes with Dayan Dayani, creating a Camera-ready makeup look for Film and Television.

Professional Makeup Artistry by Dayan Touch

SFX Makeup for Film & Television

Character makeup and on-set SFX

Industry Recognition

Film & tv Makeup/ SFX WORKSHOP

CREATIVE LAB

CREATIVE MEDIA AUTHORITY— Abu Dhabi

Professional Makeup Training—Makeup For Ever Academy Paris

Professional Makeup Training—Makeup For Ever Academy Paris

Makeup artist applying eyeshadow to a woman sitting in a chair, with makeup products and large mirror with lights in the background.

Professional Makeup Services

Camera-ready makeup, continuity and on-set services for film and television productions.

Film & TV Makeup

Special effects makeup, aging, wounds, tattoo coverage and character transformation.

SFX & Character Design

Professional hair and makeup team available for productions across the UAE and Middle East.

Hair & Makeup Team

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Dayan Touch provides professional film and TV makeup, SFX and character design for productions across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the UAE and the Middle East.

    1. Yes. Dayan Touch specializes in SFX makeup and character design, including aging, wounds, burns, bruises, tattoo cover and character looks for film and television t

    1. Dayan Dayani is the Head of Makeup, SFX Artist and Character Designer at Dayan Touch, with over 20 years of professional experience in film and television.

    1. Yes. Dayan Touch provides professional on-set makeup continuity for film and TV productions to maintain consistent character looks throughout filming.

    1. Productions can contact Dayan Touch directly to discuss availability, project requirements and makeup, SFX or character design services in the UAE and Middle East.

  • Dayan Touch works across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the UAE, and is available for film and television productions throughout the Middle East.