Travel Abroad to Work: How Much Can a Security Guards Make in Dubai?

1) How Much Security Guards Earn in Dubai

There’s a wide range depending on experience level, employer (hotel, mall, residential building, corporate, government), shift (day/night), location, and whether benefits like accommodation, transport, visa etc. are included. Several sources give ranges:

Level / Context	Typical Monthly Salary (AED)	Notes / Source
Entry-level / helpers / minimal experience	AED 1,600 – AED 2,500	For jobs without much responsibility or few qualifications.
Regular security guard (1-5 years exp)	AED 2,500 – AED 3,500	Most common middle-range roles.
More experienced / high responsibility roles (night shifts, supervisors)	AED 3,500 – AED 5,000+	When you include extra duties, shift differentials, leadership, etc.

According to Naukri Gulf, the average for security guards is approx AED 2,924/month.
Salary Explorer gives a range from about AED 1,890 (lowest) to AED 5,410 (highest), average around AED 3,560.

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2) Converted into Ghanaian Cedis

Using 1 AED ≈ GH₵ 3.37, here are what those salaries are roughly in GHS:

AED Salary	GHS Equivalent
AED 1,600	GH₵ ≈ 5,392
AED 2,000	GH₵ ≈ 6,740
AED 2,500	GH₵ ≈ 8,425
AED 3,000	GH₵ ≈ 10,110
AED 3,500	GH₵ ≈ 11,795
AED 4,000	GH₵ ≈ 13,480
AED 5,000	GH₵ ≈ 16,850+

So a typical mid-level security guard earning AED 2,500–3,500/month would take home around GH₵ 8,400-11,800/month before deductions.

3) Qualifications & Requirements

Here are common requirements that security guard roles in Dubai often ask for:

Education: Usually a high school diploma or secondary school certificate (or equivalent).
Security License (SIRA): Many jobs require certification from the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) in Dubai. Training + exams are mandatory.
Physical fitness & medical clearance: Must be healthy, able to stand / walk for long hours, sometimes handle crowd control, patrols etc.
Clean criminal record: Employers often require police clearance / no serious offenses.
Basic English (or relevant local language) for communication, reading instructions, etc. Some roles may require more advanced skills if interacting with public/customers.
Experience: Helpful, especially for higher pay or supervisory roles. Some roles accept freshers. Supervisory or “lead guard” roles may require several years.

4) Responsibilities / Job Tasks

Typical duties of a security guard in Dubai include:

Patrol premises (interior and exterior) to detect unusual or suspicious activities.
Monitor access points: control who enters and exits property, verify credentials, check gates, vehicles.
Monitor CCTV / surveillance systems, alarms.
Respond to incidents or emergencies: disturbances, trespassers, alarms, first aid if needed.
Writing reports / logs of daily activities, incidents, observations.
Check doors, windows, ensure premises are secure at end of operations.
Enforce safety policies and regulations. Maintain order; sometimes assist with crowd control.

Some roles may have additional duties depending on location: for example, hotel security may assist guests, patrol parking, monitor hotel amenities; corporate security may handle access control systems, liaise with management; event security may manage large crowds.