Firewall setup cost in Dubai comes as separate lines on the quote: the appliance, sized to your users and throughput; the setup and hardening work; and, if you want it, a monthly managed service. Azizi Technologies installs FortiGate, Sophos XGS, pfSense and Cisco platforms, then operates rules, VPN and firmware so the box does not rot on defaults.
Quick answer
Expect the appliance, the setup and hardening work, and optional managed monitoring to be priced separately. User count and throughput pick the appliance; VPN users, sites and rule count set the setup time. Enterprise models and full MSSP tiers cost more. Always start with a network assessment before buying iron.
Cost breakdown
| Item | Typical starting point | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SME hardware (e.g. FortiGate 40F class / pfSense appliance) | From AED 1,999 | Model depends on users and throughput |
| Mid/enterprise appliances | From AED 8,000+ | FortiGate 100F / Firepower class |
| Setup & hardening | Quoted after a site survey | Rules, VPN, IPS, admin hygiene |
| Managed Basic | Monthly plan, quoted per firewall | Firmware, monthly log review |
| Managed Standard | Monthly plan, quoted per firewall | Automated log alerting, VPN ops, monthly report |
| Managed Enterprise | Monthly plan, quoted per firewall | Tighter SLA, change management, reviews |
Indicative firewall costs (Dubai, 2026)
What 'setup' must include
- Replace permissive defaults with least-privilege rules
- IPS / UTM features actually enabled and tuned
- Remote access via VPN with MFA - not naked RDP
- Logging that someone will read
- Firmware update process for critical CVEs within days, not months
Vendor choice is secondary to operation. FortiGate and Sophos both work for Dubai SMEs; pfSense suits teams with in-house IT who accept more DIY. We recommend after assessment, not by margin.
Managed vs one-off install
A one-off install ages badly: firmware drifts, rules accumulate, VPN users never leave. Managed service closes that gap - patches, log review, VPN hygiene, and a monthly summary your owner can understand.
Get a firewall assessment
Fill in the quote form, then send approximate user count and current firewall model (if any) on WhatsApp.
