SIRA-Approved CCTV Installation in Dubai

What SIRA Requires for Dubai CCTV

SIRA regulations mandate specific standards that vary by premises type: retail, hospitality, healthcare and financial premises each have defined requirements. The core rules that apply to most commercial sites are consistent and non-negotiable for a compliant system.

• Cameras at all entry and exit points: doors, gates, car-park barriers
• Minimum resolution: 2MP (1080p) for standard areas; higher for cash handling and ANPR
• 31 days of continuous footage retention, not overwritten sooner
• Cameras covering tills, safes and high-value stock areas
• No blind spots at reception, lobby or public-facing areas
• Footage must be accessible to Dubai Police within 2 hours of a request

How We Design a SIRA-Compliant Camera Plan

We begin every commercial CCTV project with a free site survey that maps your premises against the SIRA checklist. Our surveyor identifies every mandatory camera position, specifies the right resolution for each zone and calculates the correct NVR storage for 31-day retention at your chosen quality level. You receive a written camera plan before any cabling begins so you can see exactly how compliance will be achieved.

31-Day Retention: Getting the Storage Right

Thirty-one days of continuous recording is far more storage than most business owners expect. Eight 4K cameras recording 24/7 require approximately 40–50 TB of NVR storage; 1080p at the same count needs around 10–12 TB. Using motion-only recording can reduce this by 60–70% without missing events. We size the NVR precisely for your camera count and resolution so you never run out of storage before the 31-day mark, a common failure point on cheaply installed systems.

SIRA Registration for Business Owners

Business owners operating certain categories of premises must register their CCTV system with SIRA and renew annually. Registration requires a camera-layout diagram, technical specification sheet and installation certificate from the contractor. We provide all of these documents as part of every commercial project. We also advise on the online registration portal process, though the actual submission must be completed by the business owner or their PRO.

Inspection Readiness

Dubai Police and SIRA inspectors can visit without advance notice. Your system needs to produce footage on request, within two hours, in a viewable format. We configure every system with a labelled USB export function and set an export guide on the NVR so any staff member can pull the required footage quickly under pressure. We also leave a laminated quick-reference card at the NVR for your team.