Security: say what exactly you’re looking for

Security jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Updated 31 October 2026

Security guards in the United Arab Emirates are listed at about AED 2,500 to AED 3,500 a month on average, with the lowest listed salary at AED 1,500 a month. In Dubai, anyone who provides security services needs a SIRA licence, so check it before you hire or accept a post. Describe the post on BlaBlaPrice to get current offers from local employers and firms.

Licences and training

In Dubai, a SIRA licence is legally required for anyone providing security services, including security guards, and companies must register their staff with the same agency. In Abu Dhabi, a security licence applicant is typically aged about 21 to 55, holds at least a high school diploma or equivalent, and is medically fit. Training institutes in the UAE qualify staff for the security and health and safety industry, so ask a guard or a company which course they completed.

Season and working outdoors

Summers are very hot from May to September, so posts outside need shade, water and set break times. Ask a watchman or a company how the midday heat is handled on a construction site or in a car park. The mild winter from November to March is easier for outdoor patrols, so a start date in that period is simpler to arrange.

Fees a security company pays

A company that wants to provide security services pays approval and licence fees. The Ministry of Interior lists AED 1,500 for a security approval application, a general security guard services licence in Dubai starts from about AED 12,500, and a full security company licence in the UAE often costs between AED 25,000 and AED 80,000, depending on the emirate and the office space. Knowing these costs helps you compare a licensed firm with an individual guard.

What to write in the request

Say whether you need a guard or a watchman, the city, and the site type, such as an office, a villa or a construction site. Give the hours you need covered each day and the start date. If you hire a company rather than a person, say so, because licensed companies carry the SIRA requirements. Add your budget per month in AED.

To compare offers in one place, write your request on BlaBlaPrice in your own words. The AI asks for missing details such as the city and hours, looks through sellers' websites and job listings in the UAE, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered companies reply in the chat with their price and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. For a single post, see watchman.