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How much does CCTV installation cost in the UAE? (2026 price guide)

Q: How many CCTV cameras does a villa need?

Most villas use 4 to 8 cameras covering entries and the perimeter; suppliers advise based on your layout.

Q: How many days of CCTV footage should I keep?

Home setups often keep 7 to 14 days; SIRA-regulated premises in Dubai have a required minimum, confirm it in the quote.

A CCTV installation in the UAE typically costs AED 350–900 per camera (supply + install). A 4-camera HD package runs about AED 1,500–3,500 and an 8-camera setup AED 2,800–6,500, including the recorder. 4K/IP systems cost more. In Dubai many premises must use SIRA-approved equipment — get free, comparable quotes on QuotesDone.

QuotesDone · 28 June 2026

CCTV is priced by camera count, resolution and cabling — and in Dubai, by whether the equipment and installer are SIRA-approved. This 2026 guide gives real ranges plus the compliance point most quotes leave out.

Ranges are indicative across the Emirates. For a firm number, get free, comparable quotes.

Typical CCTV prices in the UAE (2026)

Item	Indicative price (AED)
Per camera — HD (supply + install)	350–900
Per camera — 4K / IP	700–1,500
4-camera HD package	1,500–3,500
8-camera HD package	2,800–6,500
8-camera 4K / IP package	6,000–12,000
16-camera package	5,500–14,000
NVR / DVR + storage	600–2,500
Annual maintenance (AMC)	500–2,000

Indicative ranges only — resolution, cabling and storage change the number.

Dubai: SIRA compliance

In Dubai, many commercial premises — and some residential ones — must use SIRA-approved cameras, recorders and installers, with a set number of days of recording retained. A compliant quote should name the approved installer and the retention period. This is a common reason a cheaper quote is not comparable to a compliant one.

What drives the price

Camera count and resolution (HD vs 4K/IP)
Cable runs, conduits and trunking
Days of recording storage
SIRA-approved equipment and installer (Dubai)
Remote viewing, night vision and analytics

Red flags when comparing CCTV quotes

No-name recorder or cameras with no warranty
No SIRA line where your premises require it
Storage days not stated — you may only get 2–3 days of footage
“Per camera” price that excludes cabling and the recorder

FAQs

Do I need SIRA approval for CCTV in Dubai?

Many commercial and some residential installs in Dubai must use SIRA-approved equipment and installers. Reputable suppliers handle this — flag it when you request quotes.

HD vs IP/4K cameras?

IP/4K give sharper footage and analytics but cost more and need more storage; HD is cheaper for basic coverage.

How many cameras do I need?

Most villas use 4–8 cameras covering entries and the perimeter; suppliers advise based on your layout.

How many days of footage should I keep?

Home setups often keep 7–14 days; SIRA-regulated premises in Dubai have a required minimum — confirm it in the quote.

Ready to get quotes? Compare CCTV & security suppliers across the UAE anonymously on QuotesDone. Related: smart-home automation costs.