CCTV guides
CCTV guides and advice
Practical answers to common CCTV questions, written for homes and businesses in Dubai.
Practical CCTV advice
Costs, camera positions, storage, existing-system faults and property-specific guidance.
CCTV installation cost
What affects CCTV installation costs in Dubai, from camera count and quality to cabling and storage. What to check before accepting a quote.
Read guide →GuideCCTV rules and regulations
An overview of what businesses in Dubai should know about CCTV requirements, privacy considerations and who to check with before installing.
Read guide →GuideHow many cameras a villa needs
How to work out how many cameras your villa needs, where they should go, and the placement mistakes that leave properties poorly covered.
Read guide →GuideHD, IP and analog cameras
The difference between analog, HD and IP CCTV cameras, what each is good for, and how to choose without overspending.
Read guide →GuideCCTV in a Dubai apartment
What you can and cannot install in a Dubai apartment, when building approval is needed, and how to cover your front door without problems.
Read guide →GuideCCTV footage retention
How long CCTV footage should be retained for homes and businesses, what determines it, and how to avoid finding footage already overwritten.
Read guide →GuideBlurry or non-recording CCTV
The most common CCTV faults explained, from blurry pictures and dead channels to failed recorders, and which ones you can fix yourself.
Read guide →GuideChoosing a CCTV installer
What to look for when choosing a CCTV company in Dubai, the questions to ask, and the warning signs that a quote will cost you later.
Read guide →GuideCCTV camera placement
Where CCTV cameras should go for real coverage, the placement mistakes that ruin footage, and how to plan positions for a home or business.
Read guide →GuideCCTV for holiday homes
What owners of Dubai holiday homes and short-term rentals should know about cameras, where they can and cannot go, and how to protect a property between guests.
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