CCTV Consultant in Dubai
Cameras placed for what you need to see, with the storage and network to actually keep the footage.
What does a CCTV consultant do?
A CCTV consultant designs a video surveillance system before it is bought: which areas need coverage and at what level of detail, which camera types suit each position, how much storage the retention period needs, and how the network carries it all. The result is a layout and specification installers can price accurately.
For installation, see CCTV contracting, and for the practical side read our CCTV guide for Dubai businesses.
The usual CCTV complaint is discovered after an incident: the camera was there, but the face was a blur or the recording had already been overwritten. Both are design problems. As a CCTV consultant in Dubai we define the purpose of every camera first, whether that is general observation, recognising a person or reading a number plate, and choose resolution and lens to suit.
Our CCTV system design includes a camera coverage plan on your drawings, storage calculations for the required retention period, network and PoE switch design, control room layout and video management software specification. We are brand-neutral, so the recommendation is based on performance and support.
Security systems in Dubai are regulated, and many building types must meet SIRA rules on coverage, image quality and retention. We prepare SIRA compliant CCTV design for buildings in Dubai for installation by an approved company. The service belongs to our ELV consultant offering with access control, and installation is available through CCTV contracting.
What's included
Site survey and risk review
What needs to be seen, where and why.
Camera coverage plan
Positions, fields of view and detail level for each camera.
Storage calculation
Recorder and disk sizing for resolution, frame rate and retention.
Network design
Switches, PoE budget, bandwidth and cabling routes.
Specification and BOQ
Brand-neutral documents for tendering.
System audit
Coverage and recording health check of an existing installation.
When to call us
You do not need a finished brief. If any of these sounds familiar, let's talk.
- You are about to buy a CCTV system and want it specified independently.
- Existing footage is unusable when you need it.
- You need a design that meets the requirements for your building type.
How we work
Brief and survey
We review drawings, visit the site where needed and agree the scope and the standard to design to.
Calculate
We run the calculations and record the inputs and assumptions so they can be checked.
Design and document
Drawings, schedules and a clear report, issued for your review.
Support through approval and site
We answer review comments and stay available while the work is built.
Where we work
- Offices and towers
- Villas and communities
- Retail and malls
- Warehouses and logistics
- Schools and clinics
- Hotels
Trusted by teams across Dubai and the UAE
What clients say
See our Google reviewsReally good experience with Solve Tech Vision. Their MEP calculation work was accurate, and the team was easy to communicate with.
Professional MEP consultants in Dubai. They understood our requirements quickly and provided clear technical support.
Very professional engineering team. Good communication, practical advice, and smooth service from start to finish.
The team was genuinely helpful and responsive. They handled our engineering requirements professionally and made the whole process easy.
CCTV Consultant: questions, answered
How many cameras do I need?
It depends on what each area needs to show, not on floor area alone. A coverage plan answers the question with evidence.
How long must CCTV footage be kept in Dubai?
Retention requirements depend on the type of premises and are set by the regulator. We confirm the figure for your building and size storage to it.
Do you recommend particular brands?
We specify performance and let compliant brands compete. If you already have a preferred platform, we design around it.
Can old analogue cameras be reused?
Sometimes, through encoders, but image quality limits what they are useful for. We advise camera by camera.
Who regulates CCTV systems in Dubai?
The Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) sets the requirements for security systems in Dubai, including which premises need CCTV, camera positions, image quality and how long recordings are kept. A design prepared with those rules in mind avoids rework at inspection.
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Ready to talk about your project?
Call +971 524064300, or send us your drawings and we will reply with next steps.