When choosing CCTV cameras in Riyadh for a villa, shop or warehouse, start with three questions: will the housing survive summer heat and dust, can it identify faces at the entrance, and will the recorder and drive hold the required retention period? The brand (Hikvision, Dahua, Bosch or EZVIZ) comes next, and pricing follows a site survey. If you are looking for a CCTV camera shop in Riyadh or comparing CCTV companies in Riyadh, this page also gives an alphabetical directory of businesses that show this work on their official websites, with steps to check their licensing.
This guide covers the system itself: cameras for each building type, recording and network equipment, the regulation, and supply and installation, then lists CCTV companies and shops in Riyadh and how to verify them. If you are comparing installers, use the scorecard further down this page, and for more depth our guide to choosing a CCTV company. AZEIDK supplies cameras and recorders and installs and programmes them as part of its security and surveillance solutions.
Key takeaways
- Published climate data puts Riyadh’s average daily high at about 44 °C in July and August, so compare the datasheet’s maximum operating temperature with the conditions at the actual mounting position.
- Outdoor cameras should be rated IP66 or IP67 for dust and water. Indoor cameras can have a lower rating.
- Recorders and switches tolerate less heat than cameras; keep them in an air-conditioned room or ventilated cabinet.
- The Executive Regulation of the Security Surveillance Cameras Law sets mandatory coverage locations and prohibits audio recording without the competent authority’s approval.
- Compare CCTV installation quotes in Riyadh with a seven-point scorecard of written evidence before you look at price.
- In Riyadh, AZEIDK has an administration office in Al Malaz District, showrooms on Dhahran Street and Salah Al Din Street, and a warehouse in Al Yasmin District.
- Article 5 of the Law on the Use of Security Surveillance Cameras requires Ministry of Interior approvals before cameras are sold, installed or maintained, so ask any shop or company for proof.
- The directory of CCTV companies and shops in Riyadh below is alphabetical; company details were last checked on 12 Nov 2026.
In this article
- Which cameras can handle Riyadh’s heat and dust?
- Which CCTV system in Riyadh suits your building?
- Hikvision, Dahua, Bosch or EZVIZ? The brands AZEIDK offers
- What does a CCTV system include besides the cameras?
- What does the Security Surveillance Cameras Law require of Riyadh facilities?
- Supplying and installing CCTV cameras in Riyadh with AZEIDK
- How do you compare CCTV installation quotes in Riyadh? A seven-point scorecard
- Where are AZEIDK’s CCTV showrooms in Riyadh?
- CCTV camera shop in Riyadh or installation company: what is the difference?
- CCTV companies in Riyadh: directory of companies and shops (alphabetical)
- How do you verify the licence of a CCTV shop or company in Riyadh?
- Common mistakes when buying CCTV cameras in Riyadh
- Frequently asked questions
- Summary
Which cameras can handle Riyadh’s heat and dust?
According to Climates to Travel, Riyadh’s average daily high is about 43.8 °C in July and August, the hottest days can exceed 45 °C, and sandstorms are most common in March and April. A camera on a sun-exposed wall runs hotter than the surrounding air, so we check three items on every datasheet:
- Operating temperature: check the upper limit; it varies between similar-looking models.
- Ingress protection (IP): IP67 means dust-tight and water-protected, which we specify for façades, roofs and open yards.
- Impact rating (IK10): needed for cameras mounted low enough to be reached by hand.
| Model (listed by AZEIDK) | Use | Operating temperature | Protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hikvision DS-2CD2T46G2-2I/4I (4 MP network) | Outdoor | -30 to 60 °C | IP67 |
| Dahua IPC-HFW2531T-ZS-S2 (5 MP network, varifocal) | Outdoor | -30 to 60 °C | IP67 |
| Bosch DINION 5100i IR (2, 5 or 8 MP network bullet) | Outdoor | -40 to 55 °C | IP66, IP67, IK10 |
| Bosch FLEXIDOME indoor 5100i IR (8 MP dome) | Indoor only | -20 to 50 °C | IP54, IK10 |
| EZVIZ C3TN (Wi-Fi, 1080p) | Home, outdoor | -20 to 50 °C | IP67 |
Values are from the product pages and official datasheets. A lower limit decides where a camera goes rather than whether it fails: a model rated to 50 °C belongs under a canopy or indoors, and higher-rated models go on exposed roofs and façades. At glass-fronted entrances, choose WDR so backlight does not hide faces.
Which CCTV system in Riyadh suits your building?
The table below is a starting point; the final design comes from a coverage plan after the site survey.
| Building | Suggested cameras | Recording | Riyadh notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa or istiraha | Network (IP) bullet or turret cameras on gates and boundary walls. Wi-Fi cameras for simple cases. | NVR with more channels than needed today, or microSD for Wi-Fi cameras | White light on colour night cameras can disturb neighbours; check the angle |
| Apartment building | Entrance, parking, stairs and lifts | NVR in a locked room open to authorised staff only | Agree who holds the admin account: owner or owners’ association |
| Street-front shop | One camera on the cashier and one on the entrance, with enough detail to identify faces | Small NVR with PoE ports | Shops inside enclosed malls are exempt from external cameras |
| Offices and admin buildings | Indoor domes in corridors and reception, plus entrance and car park cameras | NVR or an all-in-one recording and management unit | Cover network and electrical rooms, which are among the mandatory locations |
| Warehouses and factories | Varifocal bullets for yards, PTZ for wide open areas | Larger storage and distributed switches | Long cable runs may need extra distribution points or fibre |
Hikvision, Dahua, Bosch or EZVIZ? The brands AZEIDK offers
We only list what AZEIDK carries in its Saudi product catalogue:
- Hikvision: our widest range of network and Turbo HD cameras, NVR/DVR recorders and PoE switches, for example the DS-2CD2087G2-L(U), an 8 MP ColorVu camera with F1.0 aperture, 40 m white light and IP67.
- Dahua: network cameras, the WizSense and WizMind series, and PTZ cameras such as the DH-SD8A840-HNF-PA, an 8 MP model with 40x optical zoom for large yards.
- Bosch: DINION 5100i IR cameras for outdoors, FLEXIDOME indoor 5100i IR for indoors, and the DIVAR IP all-in-one 4000 recorder. Consultants usually specify them on projects with defined specifications.
- EZVIZ: Wi-Fi cameras for homes and small shops, such as the outdoor C3TN (IP67), which records to a microSD card up to 256 GB or to the optional cloud service.
For a detailed comparison, read Hikvision or Dahua.
What does a CCTV system include besides the cameras?
A complete supply-and-install offer has several items, and a missing one is the usual reason quotes differ:
- Recorder (NVR): for example the Hikvision DS-7608NXI-K1/8P(B). It has 8 channels, 8 PoE ports with up to 75 W in total, one SATA bay for a drive of up to 10 TB, and 80 Mbps incoming bandwidth. For larger sites, the Bosch DIVAR IP all-in-one 4000 supports up to 32 cameras and has two drive bays.
- Hard drive: sized by camera count, resolution, frame rate, compression (H.265) and retention days. See CCTV storage and bandwidth calculation.
- PoE switch: powers cameras over the network cable; the Hikvision DS-3E1309P-EI has 8 PoE ports and a 110 W budget.
- Cables, conduits and the network cabinet (rack), plus a UPS, programming, mobile viewing setup and training.
This equipment has a narrower operating range than the cameras: the NVR above runs from -10 to 55 °C, and the switch and DIVAR unit from 0 to 40 °C. So we never place the recorder in a rooftop room or unconditioned space, and the regulation already requires a secure, clean, continuously monitored location.
What does the Security Surveillance Cameras Law require of Riyadh facilities?
The Security Surveillance Cameras Law was issued by Royal Decree No. (M/34) dated 7/3/1444 AH. Its Executive Regulation was published in Umm Al-Qura on 20/11/1444 AH (9 June 2023). The points that shape the design are:
- Article 2: lists mandatory coverage locations, including entrances and reception, car park entrances and exits with plate reading, corridors and stairs, emergency exits and assembly points, and electrical, gas and water tank rooms. Shops inside enclosed malls and office buildings are exempt from external cameras.
- Article 3: storage media dedicated to the camera system, access limited to authorised persons with an entry log, and immediate reporting of any fault that stops the system.
- Article 8: prohibits enabling audio recording or using thermal cameras without the Directorate’s approval. It also requires a privacy mask on PTZ cameras and on cameras whose view extends beyond the site boundary.
Retention periods and technical specifications are set by the approved conditions document, not by the regulation itself. For more detail, see the Saudi Security Surveillance Cameras Law. Compliance is the facility’s responsibility; the installer designs the system to meet it.
Supplying and installing CCTV cameras in Riyadh with AZEIDK
- Site survey: each camera’s purpose (face identification, plate reading or general view), cable routes and recorder location.
- Coverage plan and equipment list: full model numbers, datasheets and the storage calculation.
- Supply: from AZEIDK’s Riyadh warehouse or its other warehouses in the Kingdom, depending on model availability.
- Cabling and installation: outdoor-rated conduits and junction boxes, cameras fixed at the planned angles.
- Programming and hardening: change default passwords, create separate user accounts, set privacy masks and configure mobile viewing.
- Testing and handover: every channel checked by day and night; as-built plan and admin account handed to the owner.
You can see the cameras at AZEIDK’s two Riyadh showrooms: Dhahran Street, and Salah Al Din Street (Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Al Malaz District), where the Riyadh administration office is also located.
How do you compare CCTV installation quotes in Riyadh? A seven-point scorecard
No single company suits every site. The right installer is the one that gives the strongest written evidence for your type of site: for a villa, mobile viewing and quick maintenance; for a shop, clear faces at the cashier and entrance; for a warehouse, long distances and night lighting; for compounds and office buildings, integration with access control and a control room. Ask every company for the seven pieces of evidence below and score each from 0 to 2.
| Criterion | Evidence to ask for | Score 0 | Score 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Survey and coverage plan | A site visit and a plan showing each camera’s position and field of view | A camera count without a visit | A written plan stating each camera’s purpose (general view, face identification or plate reading) |
| 2. Equipment list | Brand and model for every camera, recorder and switch | “4 MP camera” only | Full model number with datasheet |
| 3. Storage calculation | Retention period, drive capacity and method | “2 TB drive” with no calculation | A written calculation using resolution, compression and camera count |
| 4. Regulatory obligations | How the design meets what the Security Surveillance Cameras Law requires of your facility | No mention of the law | A statement of mandatory coverage locations, retention and privacy controls |
| 5. Network security | How passwords, firmware updates and remote access are set up | Default password | Separate user accounts, updated firmware and a segregated camera network |
| 6. Documented handover | A sample handover record and as-built drawings | Verbal handover | A test record for every camera, training and handover of passwords |
| 7. Maintenance after handover | A maintenance contract or offer with a written response time | “Call us if needed” | Scheduled visits and a defined fault response time |
As a rule of thumb set by this guide, not an official standard, a company scoring 12 or more out of 14 has given you enough for a serious comparison. A company that will not provide a coverage plan or full model numbers before signing cannot be compared with others, whatever its price.
Why is the coverage plan the most important evidence?
Camera count on its own means little. A camera meant to identify faces at an entrance needs a different angle and distance from one watching general movement in a car park. The plan turns a quote from a shopping list into a design the installer can be held to at handover; our article on CCTV camera placement and coverage explains the principles. Ask for cable routes, the recorder and switch location and the backup power source to be shown on the plan.
Steps to compare quotes on the same basis
- Write one scope: areas to cover, the purpose of each, retention period, remote viewing and links to other systems.
- Send it to three or more companies suited to your type of site.
- Apply the scorecard to each quote before looking at price.
- Compare what each quote includes: cables and protective conduit, switches, UPS, programming, training and warranty.
- Ask for anything not stated to be confirmed in writing before you sign.
For the installation stages in detail, see CCTV installation from survey to handover, and for what a maintenance contract should cover, CCTV maintenance.
Where are AZEIDK’s CCTV showrooms in Riyadh?
The contact and branches page lists four AZEIDK locations in Riyadh. AZEIDK’s Saudi showrooms sell to individuals as well as to projects, so you can buy a camera or recorder over the counter or ask for a survey and a supply-and-install offer.
| Location | Address as listed on the contact page |
|---|---|
| Riyadh administration | Salah Al Din Street, Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Al Malaz District |
| Riyadh showroom, Salah Al Din Street | Salah Al Din Street, Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Al Malaz District |
| Riyadh showroom, Dhahran Street | Dhahran Street |
| Riyadh warehouse | Al Yasmin District |
The working hours published on the contact page are Sunday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm. These are general company hours rather than branch-specific ones, so call ahead to confirm the model you need is in stock. For AZEIDK branches in other Saudi cities, see safety equipment shops and AZEIDK branches, or open the contact and branches page.
CCTV camera shop in Riyadh or installation company: what is the difference?
A shop usually suits buyers who already know what they need: a Wi-Fi camera for a home, a replacement recorder, or cables and accessories. A company suits buyers who need a site survey, a camera layout, cabling, documented handover and a maintenance contract. Many Riyadh businesses do both, with a showroom for direct sales and a team for installation.
If your facility falls under the Law, such as hotels, shopping centres, hospitals and warehouses, the decision is not only about price, because installation is tied to the compliance certificate and to your activity licence. That is why the next section lists who works in this field in Riyadh, followed by how to verify them before you sign.
CCTV companies in Riyadh: directory of companies and shops (alphabetical)
Each row is based on the company’s official website or branch page. Districts are given as stated there; where a site does not name the district, we say so.
| Name | Location in Riyadh | Main field as shown on its site | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amniat Security & Safety (أمنيات للأمن والسلامة) | Branches in districts including Al Malaz (main branch), Al Badiah, Al Rawdah, Al Takhassusi, Al Aziziyah, Al Sahafah, Al Farouq, Al Mursalat and Al Sulay | Supply and distribution of security and safety equipment, including a CCTV section with recorders and network cables | Official branch page |
| AZEIDK Group (أزيدك جروب) | Office and showroom: Salah Al Din Street, Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Al Malaz District. Showroom: Dhahran Street. Warehouse: Al Yasmin District | Supply, installation and maintenance of CCTV cameras and recorders, plus access control, intercom, intrusion alarm and low current systems | Contact and branches page |
| Hamah Smart Tech (هامة التقنية الذكية) | Al Sulay District | Supply and installation of IP cameras for shops, companies and warehouses, access control and attendance devices, network cabling, and post-installation maintenance contracts | Official website |
| Ibtikar (إبتكار) | Al Yarmouk District, Al Sahaba Road | IP cameras, NVR/DVR recording systems and CCTV implementation for facilities, with an online store | Official website |
| Masar Al Rakizah Security Systems (مسار الركيزة للأنظمة الأمنية) | Tuwaiq District, Najm Al Din Street | Supply and installation of CCTV cameras | Official website |
| Securetrack (Secure Track Information Technology) | Office 8, Ibrahim Fahad Al Owaidah Building, Madinah Road, Exit 17, as stated on the company’s site | CCTV system design, cabling, installation, maintenance and upgrades | Official website |
| Smart Vision (سمارت فيجن) | Showroom in King Fahd District, Prince Sultan Street | CCTV supply and installation, camera and DVR/NVR maintenance, and maintenance contracts for homes and businesses | Official website |
| Systems Rules (قواعد النظم للأنظمة الأمنية) | Southern Ring Road, Exit 20, Maan Bin Zaidah Street | CCTV supply and installation for companies, villas and shops with remote viewing, plus fingerprint devices and PBX | Official website |
| Thiqat Al Jazeera Security (ثقة الجزيرة الأمنية) | Riyadh branch (district not stated on the site), plus a Dammam branch | CCTV supply, installation and periodic maintenance, alarm and access control systems | Official website |
Company details last checked: 12 Nov 2026. The order is alphabetical only. Inclusion does not mean an endorsement, rating or partnership. English names for some companies are transliterations of their Arabic names. To correct a detail, or to suggest a company whose official site shows CCTV activity in Riyadh, write to us through the contact page.
About AZEIDK in this directory
AZEIDK is one of the entries above, and we list only what is published on our own site. In Riyadh we supply CCTV cameras and recorders from brands shown on the site, including Hikvision, Dahua, Bosch and EZVIZ, along with access control and intercom from Hikvision, Dahua and ZKTeco, and intrusion alarms from Ajax and Hikvision. Our security and surveillance systems scope covers supply, installation, programming, testing and maintenance. Our Riyadh showrooms sell to individuals as well as projects.
How do you verify the licence of a CCTV shop or company in Riyadh?
What the Law says about selling and installing cameras
The Security Surveillance Cameras Law covered above does not stop at the facility. Its Article 5 states that manufacturing, importing, selling, installing, operating or maintaining security surveillance cameras may not be practised without the necessary approvals from the Ministry, meaning the Ministry of Interior, under procedures set by the Regulation.
Article 7 of the Executive Regulation sets out those procedures: meet the conditions in the Conditions Document, apply for the licence to the General Directorate of Public Security on the designated form, attach the owner’s ID and the commercial registration for an establishment, or the commercial registration and articles of incorporation for a company, and sign a declaration of compliance. You are entitled to ask a shop or company for proof of this approval before you sign.
The installation compliance certificate for your facility
Article 4 of the Regulation states that the General Directorate of Public Security issues the certificate confirming that the camera installation requirements are met, and that licensing authorities may not license or renew the licence of anyone covered by the Law without it. If your facility is covered, ask the company to design the layout around the coverage locations in Article 2 of the Regulation, not around a rough camera count.
Do Civil Defense and Salamah play a role?
The Law and its Regulation assign approval of camera activities to the Ministry of Interior through the General Directorate of Public Security, and do not name Civil Defense as the licensing body for this activity. The Regulation does, however, require cameras to cover emergency exits, assembly points and fire equipment locations. If the same company will also carry out fire alarm or fire fighting work on site, that is a separate activity with its own licence, explained in our news item on the Civil Defense licence for safety companies.
Commercial registration
Check that the commercial registration is active and that the name on it matches the party that will sign the contract and issue the invoice. Commercial registration details can be checked through the Ministry of Commerce e-services. Ask for the CR number to appear on the quotation and the contract.
Warranty, maintenance and documents
Ask how long the warranty runs and what it covers: equipment only, or equipment and installation, and who pays for site visits. Because Article 3 of the Regulation requires the facility to report any fault that stops the system immediately and to fix it as soon as possible, a clear maintenance contract is part of compliance, not an extra. See what such a contract usually covers in CCTV maintenance.
| What to ask the company for | Why |
|---|---|
| Proof of Ministry of Interior approval for selling, installation or maintenance | Article 5 of the Law requires it before the activity is practised |
| CR number and company name on the quotation and contract | The contracting party must match the party issuing the invoice and warranty |
| Warranty terms, maintenance scope and response time | Faults must be fixed quickly under the Regulation |
For small retail units, our guide to CCTV cameras for shops covers camera positions and suitable storage.
Common mistakes when buying CCTV cameras in Riyadh
- Mounting an indoor camera, such as an IP54 dome, on an exterior wall exposed to sun and dust.
- Placing the recorder and switch in a rooftop room or an unconditioned space.
- Comparing quotes by camera count alone, ignoring resolution, lens and drive capacity.
- Enabling a built-in microphone without the Directorate’s approval.
- Relying on Wi-Fi cameras in a facility subject to the law.
- Leaving default passwords, or only the technician holding the admin account.
- Signing with a shop or company that cannot show Ministry of Interior approval for selling or installation, or whose CR number is missing from the quote and contract.
- Starting installation in a covered facility before the mandatory coverage locations are known, even though the compliance certificate is a condition for licensing or renewing the activity.
Frequently asked questions
How much do CCTV cameras cost in Riyadh?
There is no fixed price per camera. Cost depends on camera count and resolution, recorder and drives, cable lengths and building type, so projects are priced after a survey.
Does AZEIDK have a CCTV showroom in Riyadh?
Yes. AZEIDK has two Riyadh showrooms, on Dhahran Street and on Salah Al Din Street (Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Al Malaz District), where the Riyadh administration office is also located. The warehouse is in Al Yasmin District.
Can CCTV cameras handle Riyadh’s summer heat?
Outdoor models rated to 55 or 60 °C can, such as the Hikvision DS-2CD2T46G2 and Dahua IPC-HFW2531T-ZS-S2. Indoor models belong in shaded or air-conditioned spaces.
How many megapixels do I need for home cameras?
2 MP usually suits a general view of corridors and courtyards, 4 to 5 MP gates and entrances where faces must be identified, and 8 MP wide yards.
Is audio recording allowed on CCTV cameras in Saudi Arabia?
The Executive Regulation prohibits enabling audio recording without the Directorate’s approval. The same applies to thermal cameras.
Does a CCTV camera shop in Riyadh need a licence?
Yes. Article 5 of the Law on the Use of Security Surveillance Cameras requires the necessary approvals from the Ministry of Interior before cameras are sold, installed or maintained, and Article 7 of the Executive Regulation requires applying to the General Directorate of Public Security, meeting the Conditions Document and attaching the commercial registration.
Does Civil Defense license CCTV companies?
The Law and its Regulation assign approval of camera activities to the Ministry of Interior through the General Directorate of Public Security. Civil Defense licensing covers fire and safety work, which is a different activity.
Which is the best CCTV company in Riyadh?
No company is best for every site. The right one gives you, for your type of site, a written coverage plan, full model numbers, a storage calculation, a documented handover and maintenance with a written response time. Apply the scorecard above to every quote before comparing prices. The directory above is alphabetical and contains no rating or recommendation.
Summary
Choosing CCTV cameras in Riyadh starts with the site, not the brand: operating temperature and IP rating for outdoor cameras, resolution matched to each camera’s purpose, a recorder and drive sized for retention in an air-conditioned room, and a design that meets the regulation. After that, Hikvision, Dahua, Bosch and EZVIZ are all workable options. When choosing a shop or company from the directory above, check Ministry of Interior approval for the activity, an active commercial registration, a quote with specific models, written warranty and maintenance terms, and a complete handover file.
Planning cameras for a villa, shop or warehouse in Riyadh? Send us the building type, the number of entrances and the areas to cover. We will propose suitable models with datasheets and a storage calculation. Contact the AZEIDK team
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