Dark room

Black & White Darkroom Printing in Dubai

Step into a traditional photographic darkroom and experience the magic of analogue printing under the glow of a safelight.

Lab Al Awal offers access to one of the few public black & white darkrooms in Dubai, equipped for hand-printing silver gelatin photographs from your negatives.

Whether you are a complete beginner, an experienced photographer looking for a professional workspace, or simply want guidance from a skilled printer, we offer several ways to work in the darkroom:

Darkroom Training & Masterclasses
Learn the complete printing process, from making contact sheets and test strips to producing exhibition-quality silver gelatin prints. Suitable for beginners and advanced photographers.

Darkroom Rental
Work independently using our enlargers, processing trays, timers, easels, and other professional equipment. Chemicals, paper, and consumables are charged separately.

Printing with an Experienced Printer
Work side-by-side with a professional darkroom printer to achieve the best possible results from your negatives while learning the process.


Custom Printing Service
Prefer to leave the printing to us? We can produce handcrafted black & white silver gelatin prints to your specifications, from work prints to exhibition-quality enlargements.

All prints are produced individually by hand, making every print unique.

For private sessions, workshops, or custom projects, please contact us before booking.