The UAE isn’t just a busy market, it’s a meeting point for fashion, luxury, and culture on a global scale. One week, it’s a high-end runway show in Dubai, and the next, it’s an international brand shooting a campaign against Abu Dhabi’s skyline. Opportunities come fast, but so does the competition. In a market this competitive, the agency you choose can have more impact on your career than any single booking ever will. At ANT Model Management, we don’t just fire off names for castings and wait to see what sticks. We stay in the loop, coaching, mentoring, and helping our models map out a career they’re excited about.
Over the years, we’ve built real relationships with casting directors, designers, event organisers, and major brands across the UAE. These aren’t just names in a contact list. They’re people who know the calibre of talent we represent and trust us to deliver. That means when a big show is in town or a campaign is being planned, our models are on the shortlist. This is not by luck but rather because clients know they can count on us to deliver people who show up prepared and professional. This trust gets our models in the room for opportunities that can be career-defining, from luxury fashion week runways to national ad shoots.
At ANT, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. We look at where you are now, where you want to be, and build a plan to get you there. For someone just starting out, that might mean building a portfolio from scratch and lining up test shoots. It also includes introducing them to photographers we trust and giving them the kind of posing and runway guidance you can only learn from experience. For models who’ve been in the game longer, it’s about spotting the right next step, whether that’s moving into a new area of the industry, branching into commercial campaigns, or taking on projects overseas.
Sofia F., one of our rising talents, shared her early experience:
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“Since joining A.N.T Management I have received many opportunities to model for various clients, brands and events; as a new face I feel that this really opens up my options to experience the different worlds of fashion. I’m receiving plenty of attention and care by A.N.T’s team in their efforts to help me build my book, from exposing me to test shoots with photographers and offering me many castings.”
Our founder, Anita, is deeply involved in the growth of our models — not just in securing work, but in making sure they’re prepared for it. She brings years of experience as a catwalk coach, and many of our models first met her in that role.
Menkem recalls:
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“From the moment I met Anita when she was my catwalk coach at modeling school I knew I was in good hands. She not only scouted me but also guided me as I embarked on my modeling journey… The entire team at ANT Model Management is incredibly supportive and genuinely nice people.”
That mentorship goes beyond runway. We’ve spent days with models teaching them the nuances of ecommerce shoots, a skill that can lead to steady, well-paid bookings.
Char, who has been with us since the beginning, remembers:
“I remember years back Anita spent days teaching me how to work ecomm… which has now paved the way to my face being plastered everywhere… In all seriousness, ANT management have put their love and effort into growing me as a model as well as growth as an artist which I’m forever grateful for.”
One of the things we hear most from our models is that they feel supported, both professionally and personally. Modeling can mean long hours, high expectations, and constant travel, so having a team that advocates for you and genuinely cares about your well-being makes a difference.
Hugo L., who joined us after relocating to Dubai, shared:
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“From the moment I arrived in Dubai I was very well received. Whenever I need, the agency and the team are helpful to solve the issues… I have a good constancy of work, and within these jobs I will be able to use some as a portfolio! I met people, places, cultures… I am very grateful for the opportunity and for being part of the A.N.T management.”
That sense of belonging, of having a “family within who wants nothing but the best” as Char describes it, is part of why so many professional models stay with us year after year.
The UAE market moves quickly. Brands expect professionalism, punctuality, and talent who can deliver in high-pressure environments. Clients judge agencies by the quality of the models they send, and that reputation can decide how often you get the call. At ANT, we’ve earned that trust by showing up with models who are prepared, adaptable, and easy to work with, whether it’s a fast-paced commercial shoot or a high-profile runway. That kind of reliability often leads to callbacks, and in some cases, our models become the familiar, go-to face for certain brands.
We don’t see bookings as one-off wins. Each booking plays into a bigger plan for your career. A commercial shoot might be the chance to show a model’s range, while a fashion week runway could open doors to editorial features. We help our models choose work that builds momentum beyond the next payday, but for the kind of career they want two, five, or ten years down the line.
Professional models choose ANT Model Management because we combine opportunity with guidance. We know the market, we know our clients, and we know how to help our models grow, not just for their next job, but for the career they want years from now.
If you want an agency in the UAE that’s going to back you, guide you, and put you in front of the right people, we’d love to talk. Whether you’re stepping into your first casting or you’ve been working for years and are ready to level up, ANT Model Management can help you get there. If you’re interested in becoming a model with ANT Management and want to see where your next chapter can begin, reach out and let’s have a conversation.