Operating a commercial property in Dubai means your CCTV system is not just a security choice — it is a regulatory obligation. The Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) and the Department of Protective Systems (DPS) define exactly what a compliant deployment looks like, from camera placement to footage retention to who is allowed to install it.
The good news: meeting SIRA is not difficult if your integrator builds for compliance from day one. The bad news: retrofitting a non-compliant system to pass inspection is often more expensive than starting over.
In this guide we walk through the four pillars of compliance: certified equipment, authorised installers, mandated retention periods, and approved camera coverage zones. We also flag the three mistakes we see most often when auditing existing installations — and how to avoid them on your next project.
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