A more connected welcome

Smart access and security planning in Dubai.

A considered approach to entrances, intercoms, cameras and owner access, with the right specialist for each part of the system.

Plan your upgrade

Start at the entrance

Plan how residents, visitors and household staff enter the property. Door construction, existing locks, gate controllers, power and network connections need assessment before equipment is selected. Keep a dependable physical access method in the brief.

Be deliberate about cameras

Define the areas that actually need coverage, who can view recordings and how long recordings are retained. Camera positions should respect neighbouring homes and private spaces. The appointed security specialist must confirm permissions and applicable requirements.

Separate convenience from essential protection

An arrival scene can coordinate lighting and a visitor alert, where compatible. Life-safety systems, emergency egress and certified security functions need their own specialist scope; a home automation routine must not replace them.

Stay in control of permissions

Use individual access where supported, establish an owner administrator account and agree how temporary access is removed. Handover should cover loss of internet, low batteries, a lost phone and the support process.

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A clear proposal, from the start

Know what you’re getting.
And who’s responsible.

Duneva helps define your project and coordinates a suitable specialist introduction. The named partner surveys, quotes, contracts, installs and provides the agreed warranties.

Exact products, permissions, installation work and ongoing costs are settled in the written proposal.

Our approach

Technology for your brief

Start with the right platform.

These brands and platforms can be considered for this service. The specification confirms the exact supported combination.

Legrand

Connected home controls

Aqara

Sensors, access & cameras

Apple Home

Everyday home control

Explore all brands & protocols

A few useful answers

Before you choose.

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Bring it all together.

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Your home. Your starting point.