# Event Security & Bodyguard Services licence in the UAE

> Event Security & Bodyguard Services licensing in the UAE — the authority catalogue rows we hold for this line, the approvals attached to them, and where the activity can be filed.

- Canonical: https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/event-security-and-bodyguard-services
- Updated: 2026-09-05
- IFZA (Dubai): 8010001
- Ajman Free Zone: AM-03180
- Dubai mainland (DET): 8010001
- Regulation: Regulator approval required
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## What the authority says

Guard services for residential and commercial buildings by appointing limited guards, and this also includes the use of automated systems in guarding, such as linking these buildings to an electronic system for emergency, security and safety.

Source: Ajman Free Zone official activity list.

## Where you can licence this

| Authority | Status | Code | Licence type | Approval | Facility |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| [IFZA (Dubai)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ifza) | Listed | 8010001 | Professional | Required after the licence issues | Not restricted in the catalogue |
| [Ajman Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman) | Listed | AM-03180 | Services | Not stated | Office, Virtual office |
| [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) | Listed | 8010001 | Professional | Not stated | Not restricted in the catalogue |

Catalogue evidence, not legal advice. Authorities change activity lists without notice — confirm before you file.

## Routes that list this activity

- [IFZA (Dubai)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ifza) — Dubai address, available with Dubai Setup Index. From, no visa: AED 12,900 (12 months · calculator output)
- [Ajman Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman) — Lower cost, available with Dubai Setup Index. From, no visa: AED 5,555 (12 months · current package)
- [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) — Onshore trading rights, Ejari premises. From, no visa: AED 14,000 (Licence only · plus 5% of rent)

A route listing the activity is a starting point. The authority confirms eligibility when you apply.

## Additional conditions

- Ajman Free Zone ISIC code: [8010001](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman)

## Facility and premises restrictions

- Ajman Free Zone AM-03180 facilities: Office, Virtual office
- Ajman Free Zone AM-03180 extra documents: Approval / NOC from the Ajman Police General Headquarters

## Third-party approvals

### Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA)

After licence · IFZA (Dubai)

Authority’s process note: The approval is required from Security Industry Regulatory Agency (previously named protection system management) after license issuance for the first time. For SIRA approvals, we would recommend you approach a SIRA registered agent (Jahangir 056 902 2737 /055 525 5273) who will be assisting you to obtain the approval. Approval is renewable every year. Fees determined by SIRA.

[Approval documents](https://ifza.link/ee26QX)

## Free zone or mainland

- Both IFZA in Dubai and Ajman Free Zone list this activity, so the choice is a Dubai licence address against a lower package cost.
- Dubai mainland under DET lets you invoice UAE mainland clients directly, but it expects Ejari-registered premises and runs longer than a free-zone desk package.
- At least one catalogue row carries a third-party approval flag without naming the stage — confirm with the authority before you commit to dates.

## Also catalogued elsewhere

The same activity name appears in other authority catalogues we track. This is a name match, not a legal equivalence, and Dubai Setup Index does not file in these zones.

- Meydan Free Zone: 8010.93

## Related activities

- [General Security Guard Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/general-security-guard-services) — IFZA (Dubai) · Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Sports Clubs Security Guard Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/sports-clubs-security-guard-services) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Security Training Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/security-training-services) — Ajman Free Zone
- [Tourist Facilities Security Guard Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/tourist-facilities-security-guard-services) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Security Dogs Training](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/security-dogs-training) — Dubai mainland (DET)
- [Maritime Security Services](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities/maritime-security-services) — Dubai mainland (DET)

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I add more activities to a Event Security & Bodyguard Services licence later?

Usually yes, as a licence amendment, subject to the authority's rules and any extra approval attached to the new line.

### Does this activity need third-party approval?

At least one catalogue row carries a third-party approval flag. Confirm the current requirement with the authority before you promise a date.

## Related

- [All business activities](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities)
- [Compare setup routes](https://dubaisetupindex.com/compare)
- [How company setup works](https://dubaisetupindex.com/how-it-works)

## Machine-readable

- [Event Security & Bodyguard Services record (JSON)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/data/activities/event-security-and-bodyguard-services.json)

## Citation

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