
UAE Manned Guarding Services Market Research Report: Forecast (2025-2030)
UAE Manned Guarding Services Market - By Type (Service Based, Equipment Based), By End-User (Industrial [Energy & Utility Plants, Construction Sites, Manufacturing Plants, Warehous...es & Distribution Centers, Oil & Gas Facilities], Commercial [Corporate Headquarters & Offices, Retail Stores & Shopping Malls, Hotels & Resorts, Hospitals & Educational Institutions, Airports and Railway Terminals], Residential [Apartments & Gated Communities, Individual Homes, Others]), By Movement (Static Guarding, Mobile Patrol) and others Read more
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Market Definition
Manned Guarding Services refer to the security services that provide a trained and licensed security guard or team of guards for the protection of people, property, and assets. These services are designed to avoid various threats before happening and respond to such incidents if they occur.
Market Insights & Analysis: UAE Manned Guarding Services Market (2025-30):
The UAE Manned Guarding Services Market size was valued at around USD 3.19 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 5.02 billion by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 7.8% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30. The main driver of this growth is the rapid development of the infrastructure of the UAE. The number of buildings including residential apartments, business complexes, hotels & resorts, etc., is increasing. For instance, in the third quarter of 2024, Dubai alone has delivered about 8,100 residential apartments. These infrastructures require proper safety measures to be carried out and also prevent unauthorized entry for the safety of the property and residents etc. These require deploying a team of security guards which increases their demand.
Report Coverage | Details |
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Historical Years | 2020-23 |
Base Years
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-30
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Market Value in 2024 | USD 3.19 Billion |
Market Value in 2030 | USD 5.02 Billion |
CAGR (2025-30) | 7.8% |
Leading Region | Dubai |
Top Key Players | Magnum Security, Transguard Group, Gentur Security Services, Perfect Protection Security Services LLC, Power Group Facilities Management Services, Orion Security, MBK Security Services, Top Star Group, Forever Brave Security Services, Star Security Services LLC, and others |
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Moreover, the government of UAE is focusing on partnerships with global companies and investors to make Dubai a major global trading hub and an attractive market for various businesses. For instance, as per the Dubai International Chamber, in 2023, 86 new MNCs and SMEs were established in Dubai which shows around 54% growth as compared to the number of such companies in the past year. As a result, various MNCs are expanding their operations and establishing their offices in the UAE. As there are already about 8.7 million workers in UAE, these offices will further increase the number of employees, hence they require a manned guarding service to prevent any safety breach, theft, etc., record the entry and exit of vehicles and visitors entering the office premises, prevent trespassers and ensure the safety of people and assets, thus increasing their demand.
Furthermore, the government of UAE is highly focused on expanding tourism in UAE as it’s a major contributing sector to the Emirati economy. The increasing tourist footfalls drive the establishment of hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, theatres, and other tourist attractions places. As a result, various companies in the hospitality sector are expanding their portfolio. For instance,
- In 2024, Aldar Properties, a real estate developer in Abu Dhabi announced an investment of around USD 408 million to expand its hotel network and meet the growing tourism demand.

All these infrastructures require a proper team of security guards for the safety of the tourists and hotel assets, check authorized entry of visitors, and monitor the security of the property via CCTV cameras for all-around supervision of that place. Therefore, the increasing number of buildings such as hotels, residents, business complexes, etc., further supported by the government’s efforts to boost the infrastructure, are expected to drive the demand for manned guarding services.
UAE Manned Guarding Services Market Driver:
Raising Demands from Increasing Infrastructures – The UAE is experiencing continuous growth in its infrastructural development which can be seen by the increasing number of buildings including residential apartments, business complexes, hotels & resorts, etc. This growth is attributed to the growing demand for infrastructures due to the establishment of MNCs and immigrant workforce. All these infrastructures require security guards to safeguard the space, monitor the individuals entering the building, and prevent the entrance of unnecessary individuals.
Moreover, the industrial sector is also experiencing significant growth. In 2024, the UAE ranked 29th worldwide as per the UN Industrial Development Organisation’s competitiveness index. Additionally, in 2024, the UAE government has also invested about USD 6.3 billion in funding for industrial development to expand its industrial capabilities and achieve greater self-sufficiency. As a result, the demand for manned guarding services will also increase to ensure the safety of assets in industries such as; machines, equipment, raw materials, inventories, warehouses, etc., and manage the entries of logistic vehicles. Hence, ensuring the safety of people and assets in the increasing infrastructure has boosted the demand for manned guarding services, and this trend is expected to continue in the forecast period as well.
UAE Manned Guarding Services Market Opportunity:
Increasing Immigration of High Net-Worth Individuals – The number of High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI) coming to live in the UAE is continuously increasing. This is due to various factors such as tax benefits, luxurious lifestyle, etc. In 2023, only Dubai has approximately 68,000 HNWI. Moreover, as per Henley & Partners, about 6,700 millionaires are expected to come and settle in the UAE by the end of 2024. These individuals increase the demand for personal security guards to escort them in public places. Moreover, they also need a team of security guards to deploy and safeguard their residences.
Furthermore, such HNWI invests their money in real estate such as; corporate offices, hotels & resorts, etc., which further increases the demand for security guards to ensure the safety of people and assets in those infrastructures. Therefore, with the increasing number of HNWI, the need for manned guarding services increases to ensure safety at various places, thus providing a lucrative growth opportunity for the market.
UAE Manned Guarding Services Market Challenge:
Automated & AI-Based Security Systems Hindering Market Growth – One of the main challenges is to ensure consistent security and improve security lapses, especially during the night shifts when the security guards might fall asleep due to fatigue, leading to a compromise in the safety of their assigned place. As a result, various individuals and organizations are shifting towards the use of automated and AI-based security systems such as; AI-based security cameras, facial recognition, access control systems, motion sensors, etc., that could replace manned guarding services and can be trusted 24-hour for seven days a week.
Additionally, various security systems are trained with machine learning models that can detect entry at unauthorized spaces. Moreover, these services are more cost-effective and less prone to human errors. Therefore, the errors caused by security guards can incline the mindset of the people towards automated systems that could limit the market growth, and present a challenge for the industry.
UAE Manned Guarding Services Market Trend:
Increasing Demand for Trained & Certified Professionals – The manned guarding service providers provide their customers with security guards who have passed advanced training programs and proper certifications such as; SIRA training, a training set by the Security Industry Regulatory Authority that security guards must pass to get certified as per Dubai Law. These trainings help security guards to serve clients better, interact politely with visitors, and stay relevant on the latest security trends. Moreover, this training helps the guards to identify the risk and take appropriate measures to prevent the uncertainty before happening. Therefore, to get the desired outcome, various individuals and institutions are inclining towards certified guards, who are well-trained to do their work effectively and efficiently.
UAE Manned Guarding Services Market (2025-30): Segmentation Analysis
The UAE Manned Guarding Services Market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends and influencing factors in each segment. It includes predictions for the period 2025–2030 at the country level. Based on the analysis, the market has been further classified as:
Based on Type
- Service Based
- Equipment Based
Based on type, the guards are required the most for services-based operations. This is because the UAE is home to a large number of office buildings, luxury developments, residential areas, and commercial properties, all of which require visible, physically present security guards for deterrence. Such guards manage various other operations without the use of any equipment such as checking IDs, managing visitor entry & guidance, doing physical surveillance of the site, responding to fire & medical emergencies, etc. Therefore, with the rising demand for traditional security services and without the use of any advanced equipment, service-based manned guarding systems dominate the market with around 70% market share.
Based on End-User
- Industrial
- Commercial
- Residential
Based on the end-user, the commercial sector is the most prominent user of manned guarding services holding around 60% share of total market value. This is because the UAE has a vast urban area such as; Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, etc., that have rapidly developed into a global business hub and tourism center, and as a result, it consists of a significant concentration of commercial real estate buildings such as; office towers, shopping malls, hotels, airports, etc. Almost every such infrastructure has a team of guards that can control the access systems, monitor the CCTV, patrol the parking lots, etc. Therefore, due to the high growth in the commercial sector, demand for manned guarding services dominates in this segment and this trend is expected to continue in the future due to the continuous establishment of new MNCs and SMEs.
UAE Manned Guarding Services Market (2025-30): Regional Projections
Geographically, the UAE Manned Guarding Services Market expands across:
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi & Al Ain
- Sharjah & Northern Emirates
Regionally, Dubai holds the major share of the market around 60%. This is because Dubai is the most developed city as compared to other regions as it consists of better infrastructure and popular tourist places. As a result, this region consists of a high number of buildings including MNC offices, hotels & resorts, residential apartments, etc. All these infrastructures drive the demand for manned guarding services to ensure the safety of people and assets.
Moreover, another major reason is the presence of the highest number of HNWI. There were approximately 68,000 millionaires in Dubai as per the World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2023. Such individuals increase the demand for security guards as they require them to safeguard them in public places and also a team of guards to ensure safety at their homes. Therefore, due to the presence of a high number of HNWI and various buildings with valuable assets, the need for manned guarding services is highest in this city.
UAE Manned Guarding Services Industry Recent Development:
- 2024: Transguard Group Security Services has announced that they are again selected to provide security services to the British Embassies in Dubai & Abu Dhabi and expanded the contract. The original contract was signed in 2019.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Market Segmentation
- Introduction
- Product Definition
- Research Process
- Assumptions
- Executive Summary
- UAE Manned Guarding Services Market Trends & Developments
- UAE Manned Guarding Services Market Industry Dynamics
- Growth Drivers
- Challenges
- UAE Manned Guarding Services Market Opportunities & Hotspots
- UAE Manned Guarding Services Market Regulations and Policy
- UAE Manned Guarding Services Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenues (USD Million)
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Type
- Service Based- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Equipment Based- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By End-User
- Industrial- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Energy & Utility Plants- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Construction Sites- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Manufacturing Plants- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Warehouses & Distribution Centers- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Oil & Gas Facilities- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Commercial- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Corporate Headquarters & Offices- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Retail Stores & Shopping Malls - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Hotels & Resorts- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Hospitals & Educational Institutions- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Airports and Railway Terminals- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Residential- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Apartments & Gated Communities- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Individual Homes- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Others- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Industrial- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Movement
- Static Guarding- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Mobile Patrol- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Region
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi & Al Ain
- Sharjah & Northern Emirates
- By Company
- Market Share & Analysis
- Competition Characteristics
- By Type
- Market Size & Analysis
- UAE Service Based Manned Guarding Services Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenues (USD Million)
- Market Share & Analysis
- By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Region- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Movement- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Market Size & Analysis
- UAE Equipment Based Manned Guarding Services Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenues (USD Million)
- Market Share & Analysis
- By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Region- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- By Movement- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
- Market Size & Analysis
- UAE Manned Guarding Services Market Key Strategic Imperatives for Success & Growth
- Competitive Outlook
- Company Profiles
- Magnum Security
- Business Description
- Type Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Transguard Group
- Business Description
- Type Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Gentur Security Services
- Business Description
- Type Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Perfect Protection Security Services LLC
- Business Description
- Type Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Power Group Facilities Management Services
- Business Description
- Type Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Orion Security
- Business Description
- Type Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- MBK Security Services
- Business Description
- Type Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Top Star Group
- Business Description
- Type Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Forever Brave Security Services
- Business Description
- Type Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Star Security Services LLC
- Business Description
- Type Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Others
- Magnum Security
- Company Profiles
- Disclaimer
