UAE Access Control Market Overview

Market Size in 2025: USD 130.92 Million

Market Size in 2034: USD 285.14 Million

Market Growth Rate 2026-2034: 9.03%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "UAE Access Control Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2026-2034", The UAE access control market size size was valued at USD 130.92 Million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 285.14 Million by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 9.03% from 2026-2034.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of UAE Access Control Market

• Powering Smart City Infrastructure: Dubai and Abu Dhabi's smart city projects are integrating AI-powered facial recognition and biometric systems, with Dubai's "Travel Without Borders" initiative using AI cameras to scan travelers on the move for seamless airport experiences.
• Enhancing Cybersecurity Integration: The UAE Cyber Security Council's Global Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi, launched with Google Cloud, is advancing AI capabilities to strengthen digital infrastructure, with access control systems becoming key components of Zero Trust security strategies.
• Driving Contactless Authentication: Over 87% of UAE consumers now use fingerprint authentication, while 62% have used facial recognition for access within the past year, pushing vendors to develop AI-enhanced biometric solutions that combine convenience with security.
• Supporting Government Digital Transformation: Federal initiatives like UAE Pass are deploying AI-powered facial recognition across 800 government buildings in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, creating seamless authentication for citizens accessing public services.
• Enabling Predictive Security Management: AI-driven access control platforms are helping commercial facilities implement predictive maintenance across 900 buildings, reducing downtime while enhancing security protocols through intelligent threat detection.

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UAE Access Control Market Trends & Drivers:

The UAE's access control sector is rapidly evolving, with smart city projects and infrastructure development creating ample opportunities for clever access control systems. The Smart Dubai initiative, and Abu Dhabi's smart cities initiatives are driving demand. The developments inspired by NEOM in particular will need 1.5 million sensors and IoT-based access solutions in residential, corporate and public domains. The hotels sector, represented by 700 hotels in Dubai with contactless biometric access systems, is a key driver of demand as tourism contributes AED 220 billion to the economy. Leading real estate companies including Emaar Properties and Aldar Properties have rolled out advanced access control systems to 1200 commercial buildings, and 200 new commercial buildings have been built as part of the Expo City Dubai project requiring thorough facility management and security solutions.

Government digital transformation strategy to provide the vision for integrating access control into national security. The UAE Cybersecurity Council's National Strategy seeks to protect critical infrastructure in nine sectors and largely relies on access control systems. Earlier this year, CyberArk launched its Identity Security Platform hosted in the UAE, to allow customers to meet UAE's data sovereignty requirements by keeping all identities and credentials resident in the UAE, and the UAE government is promoting the use of biometric authentication. The Federal Authority for Identity's palm ID payment technology is being integrated into transport and retail, as 99% of the UAE was online in 2022. Dubai ranked 12th in the Smart City Index in 2022. Access control is being used to integrate with the building management system (BMS), video surveillance and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Due to changing customer demands and operational requirements, the commercial and retail markets have accelerated the adoption of mobile and cloud-based credential solutions. With 900 smart commercial spaces using building management systems (BMS), there is a drive for scalable solutions that can be managed from a central location. In hospitality, the contactless trend that was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to wider adoption of biometric and mobile access solutions, whereas multi-store retailers have adopted ACaaS solutions so that multiple sites can be managed from a single location, with reduced costs compared to on-site systems. Security, convenience and sustainability are equally critical. For example, over 300 green-certified buildings in projects such as Masdar City require energy efficient access systems that integrate with smart lighting and HVAC systems. This convergence of security, convenience and sustainability is leading the way for effective access management for companies across the Emirates.

UAE Access Control Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Component Insights:

• Controller
• Reader
• Locks
• Software

Type Insights:

• Card Based
  • Contact
  • Contactless
• Biometric Based
  • Fingerprint
  • Face Recognition
  • Face Recognition and Fingerprint
  • Iris Recognition
  • Others

End User Insights:

• Government
• Commercial
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing and Industrial
• Transport
• Education
• Residential
• Others

Breakup by Region:

• Abu Dhabi
• Dubai
• Northern Emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah)

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent News and Developments in UAE Access Control Market

• April 2025: The UAE Cyber Security Council, in collaboration with Google Cloud, launched the first Global Cyber Security Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi, strengthening digital infrastructure and advancing AI-powered cybersecurity capabilities that integrate with access control systems across critical sectors.
• April 2024: CyberArk launched its UAE-hosted Identity Security Platform, enabling organizations to store and manage credentials locally to meet data sovereignty requirements while enhancing protection against identity attacks through Zero Trust and least-privilege strategies.
• October 2024: Dubai airports announced the "Travel Without Borders" project, deploying AI-powered facial recognition cameras that scan travelers on the move without requiring them to stop at passport control, with the system initially targeting business and first-class passengers before expanding to all 91.8 million annual travelers.

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