MUMBAI: The fourth sequel of Mission Impossible starring Tom Cruise will be filmed partly in Dubai, it is understood. The film will be directed by Brad Bird, who had earlier directed The Incredibles and Ratatouille.

"Preparations for filming in Dubai have been agreed with the production company, Paramount, following two months of meetings and location scouting," the media office said in a statement.

"Actual filming of the project, that will attract more than 400 industry professionals, is expected to commence within a few weeks," it added.

Dubai, a regional tourism and trading center, is slowly emerging from a debt crisis following a crash of its property market after a global financial downturn. The slowdown led to billions of dollars in project cancellations and thousands of job losses.

Government-run Dubai Media Incorporated will provide technical and staff support for the production of the movie, while DSC will assist with technical and logistic support.