Shoayb Khattab
Shoayb Khattab is an award-winning architectural photographer, filmmaker, and practicing architect based between the UAE and KSA, working internationally. With over a decade of experience, he brings a thoughtful architectural sensibility to his visual work, shaped by his background in design and built environments. He leads multiple ventures at the intersection of architecture and media, dedicating his time to projects that emphasize both storytelling and spatial expression. His work has earned him recognition from global platforms and publications, with over 50 local and international awards to his name.
Shoayb Khattab is an acclaimed architectural photographer, filmmaker, and practicing architect based between the UAE and KSA, working globally across projects that merge architecture, design, and visual storytelling. With over a decade of experience, Shoayb has developed a refined approach to capturing the built environment that blends his architectural insight with a cinematic visual style. His background as an architect allows him to interpret and represent architecture with a depth that goes beyond documentation, emphasizing atmosphere, form, and narrative.
In addition to his creative practice, Shoayb leads multiple ventures in architecture and media, working with renowned studios, cultural institutions, and international brands. He is particularly drawn to projects that embrace design integrity and artistic vision, often highlighting work that challenges convention or explores new modes of spatial expression.
Shoayb has also served as a jury member for several architecture-related awards, including those hosted by leading global platforms such as Architecture Hunter, one of the largest in the field.
His work has been recognized across the globe, earning more than 50 local and international awards including the Architizer+ Photographer of the Year, Architecture MasterPrize, and Loop Design Award.
Shoayb Khattab’s work has been featured in notable publications, including DJI’s Above The World: Earth Through a Drone’s Eye and architecture books such as Top International Architects by Jihad Awad. His photography has been exhibited at prestigious venues including Milan Design Week, RIBA exhibitions in London, Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, and Dubai Mall in the UAE. His films have also been showcased at major festivals like the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah and the New York Drone Film Festival.
