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Crest Shield Security

Hello. Our event guards are from about AED 150 excluding VAT per booking, and every guard works under a SIRA licence. How many guests are you expecting, and what time does the event start?

Harbour Gate Guarding

Good afternoon. For premises in Sharjah or Ajman we staff one post per shift, and we can add access control for an extra fee. What hours and how many days a week do you need?

Desert Event Staff

Hello. Our weekend event security starts at AED 150 excluding VAT, with crowd management and a supervisor on site. Is your event indoors or outdoors, and where in Dubai is it?

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Security for premises and events in the UAE: prices and licences

Event security in the UAE is quoted from about AED 150 excluding VAT per booking, and the price rises with the number of guards, the hours and the type of site. Staff should work under a SIRA licence, because prices far below the market usually mean unlicensed staff or weak training. To get offers for your site or event, create a request on BlaBlaPrice with the address, the dates and the number of guests.

What the price depends on

  • Number of posts and guards, and the hours or shifts each day
  • Date and term: a single event, a weekend or a longer contract
  • Whether armed staff is needed, which changes the licence required
  • Extras such as access control, crowd management and on-site surveillance

Prices are quoted per booking, excluding VAT, and the figure above is approximate for October 2026.

Licences, permits and costs

A security company needs a trade licence, and sources put a Dubai trade licence at AED 10,000 to AED 15,000, with SIRA company accreditation at around AED 5,000 to AED 15,000 a year on top. Events need approval as well: a non-commercial event permit was listed at AED 500 plus structural fees, and a commercial event permit at AED 5,000 plus structural fees. Ask the organiser who holds the event permit, and check that the guard company's licence number is on the contract.

Season and event timing

The UAE is very hot from May to September, so large outdoor events are mostly planned for the mild months from November to March, and permits and guards for those events should be booked early. Premises guarding runs all year and the summer heat does not change the staffing hours, but shade and breaks matter for guards on outdoor posts.

Delivery, sites and size

Guards are sent between Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain, so give the exact site address with the emirate and a map pin. Areas are given in square metres and crowds in number of guests. Ask whether travel time is included in the price and whether a supervisor visits the site.

What to put in your request

Name the site or venue, the address, the number of guests, the dates and hours, how many posts or guards you need, whether a licensed armed guard is required, any extras such as access control, and your budget. Companies quote more accurately when the request has the date and the number of guests.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the event or premises in your own words, and a photo of the venue helps. The assistant asks for missing details and searches sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered companies reply in the chat with their price, licence details and terms. Your contact details stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. Related: Business services.

Questions and answers

How much does event security cost in the UAE?

Event security is quoted from about AED 150 excluding VAT per booking. The price depends on the number of guards, the hours and the site.

Does the security company need a licence?

Yes. Security companies need a trade licence and SIRA accreditation, and staff should work under a SIRA licence. Ask for the licence number before you book.

Do events need a permit?

Yes. Non-commercial events were listed at AED 500 plus structural fees, and commercial events at AED 5,000 plus structural fees, so check who applies for the permit.

Is VAT included?

The event price above is quoted excluding VAT. Ask the company to confirm the total with the 5% VAT added.

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