Fire alarm cost by building size
| Building | Typical size | Indicative cost (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Small office or shop | Up to 1,000 sq ft | 8,000 - 15,000 |
| Restaurant or warehouse | 2,000 - 10,000 sq ft | 15,000 - 80,000 |
| Multi-floor building, hotel, school | 10,000+ sq ft | 80,000 - 250,000+ |
Indicative only. Your written quote after a free site survey gives the exact figure. Larger sites with voice evacuation or smoke control interfaces are priced per project.
Fire alarm cost by system type
- CONV
Conventional: AED 12,000-25,000 (mid-size office)
Reports by zone. A good fit for smaller, simple layouts.
- ADDR
Addressable: AED 25,000-80,000+
Reports per device, so staff and Civil Defence see exactly which detector or call point triggered.
- WIRE
Wireless: AED 35,000-60,000
Per-device reporting without new cabling. Suited to heritage buildings and retrofits. Approved for specific brands only.
What changes the price
- SIZE
Area and number of floors
More area and floors mean more detectors, cable and panels.
- TYPE
System type
Conventional, addressable or wireless, as above.
- USE
Building use
Hotels, hospitals and schools can need voice evacuation and smoke control interfaces, which add scope.
- NEW
New build or retrofit
Retrofits may favour wireless; new builds can use wired addressable systems.
- AMC
Maintenance contract
Optional AMC adds half-yearly testing, detector cleaning, panel firmware updates and test certificate preparation.
How long it takes
- 5 DAYS
Survey and quote
Site survey and quote within 5 days.
- SMALL
Small offices and shops
5-10 working days including the ADCD inspection, for sites under 1,000 m2.
- MID
Factories and warehouses
3-6 weeks.
- LARGE
Hotels, hospitals, multi-floor buildings
6-16 weeks including voice evacuation, smoke control interfaces and commissioning.
Civil Defence approval
Fire alarm systems are approved by Civil Defence: ADCD in Abu Dhabi and DCD in Dubai. Approval is obtained through the building's fire consultant or a Civil Defence-registered contractor, not by Quicknet directly. Equipment comes with manufacturer type-approval documents. See the ADCD fire alarm compliance checklist.
Why get your fire alarm quote from Quicknet
- ADMCC approved; ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified; in business since 2012
- Free site survey and written quote within 5 days
- Conventional, addressable and wireless systems quoted side by side
- Optional AMC with a 2-hour response time
- Branches in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain; Dubai on a project basis
Get a fire alarm quote
A free site survey and a written quote follow every enquiry.
- Building type and use
- Area or number of floors
- Emirate and area
- New build or existing building
- When you need it
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Fire Alarm Cost in the UAE: FAQs
How much does a fire alarm system cost in the UAE?
Quicknet publishes indicative ranges: AED 8,000-15,000 for a small office or shop up to 1,000 sq ft, AED 15,000-80,000 for a restaurant or warehouse of 2,000-10,000 sq ft, and AED 80,000-250,000+ for multi-floor buildings, hotels and schools. The written quote gives the exact figure.
Is an addressable system worth the extra cost?
An addressable system reports per device, so you see exactly where an alarm started. It is typically AED 25,000-80,000+ against AED 12,000-25,000 for a conventional system in a mid-size office. Your building size and use decide which fits.
Does the quote include Civil Defence approval?
Civil Defence approval (ADCD in Abu Dhabi, DCD in Dubai) is obtained through the building's fire consultant or a Civil Defence-registered contractor. Ask for the approval steps and who handles them to be written into the quote.
How long does installation take?
Site survey and quote within 5 days. Small offices and shops take 5-10 working days including the ADCD inspection; factories and warehouses 3-6 weeks; hotels, hospitals and multi-floor buildings 6-16 weeks.
Is there a maintenance contract?
Yes. An optional AMC covers half-yearly testing, detector cleaning, panel firmware updates and test certificate preparation, with a 2-hour response time. Batteries are typically replaced every 4-5 years.
Do you install fire alarms in Dubai?
Yes, on a project basis from Abu Dhabi. We do not have a Dubai office. Dubai systems are approved by DCD.