Documentary Filmmaker • World Explorer • Storyteller
جو حطاب — نحكي قصص العالم
Watch on YouTubeFrom a cubicle in Saudi Arabia to the world's leading Arab documentary filmmaker
Born in Jordan, raised in Saudi Arabia, and based in Dubai — Joe Hattab quit his corporate job in 2016 with $15,000 in savings and a one-way ticket to Asia. Armed with a camera and a passion for storytelling, he set out to fill a gap: cinematic, high-quality Arabic content that tells the world's stories.
What started as backpacking vlogs from hostels in Malaysia, Philippines, and Singapore has evolved into a full-scale documentary operation — from the shipbreakers of Bangladesh to the frozen edges of Siberia, from the streets of North Korea to the mountains of Pakistan.
Today, Joe is recognized as the world's leading Arab YouTuber and documentary filmmaker, reaching over 44 million followers across all platforms with stories told with depth, empathy, and cinematic beauty.
Cinematic journeys from every corner of the globe
80+ countries explored — and counting
Trusted by the world's leading brands
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44M+ combined followers across every major platform