Access Control Devices We Supply and Install Across the UAE: Readers, Locks and Keypads Matched to How Each Door Is Used
Al Azwer Technical Services supplies and installs card readers, biometric readers, PIN keypads and electric locks for doors, gates and restricted areas across the UAE. With 15 years experience fitting access control into offices, warehouses, residential buildings and government sites, we know which hardware holds up under daily UAE conditions and which is better suited to a showroom than a working entrance.
We select equipment based on how each door or gate is actually used, balancing convenience for staff and residents against the level of security a site genuinely needs. A staff side fire exit rarely needs the same credential as a server room, and a vehicle gate used by deliveries all day faces different wear and weather demands than an internal office door, so we specify hardware door by door rather than fitting one standard kit everywhere.
Choosing the right credential type also affects cost and day to day convenience, which we cover in our guide comparing [card, PIN and biometric access control](/blog/card-pin-biometric-access-control-compared/). Access control devices are normally specified and fitted as part of a wider [access control system](/access-control-systems/) covering wiring, controllers and management software, so the products below are best read alongside that service page.
What we offer
Equipment and features
- Card and fob based readers for standard staff and visitor entry
- Biometric fingerprint and face readers for higher security areas
- PIN keypads as a standalone entry method or backup credential
- Electric strikes, magnetic locks and automatic gate operators
- Multi door and multi site controller software for centralized management
- Fail safe and fail secure locking configuration for fire exit compliance
- Weatherproof readers rated for outdoor gates and exposed entrances
- Temporary and visitor access codes issued without a physical card
Where it fits
Common use cases
- Office entrances and internal restricted areas such as server rooms
- Residential buildings and gated community entrances
- Warehouse yards and vehicle gates with heavy daily traffic
- Labor accommodation blocks needing simple, durable entry control
- Retail stock rooms and cash offices needing a logged entry trail
- Government and healthcare facilities with tiered security zones
Buyer's guide
What to Check Before Choosing Access Control Devices
Match the credential to what actually sits behind the door
A card reader is fine for a general office entrance, but a server room or cash office usually justifies the extra cost of a biometric reader. Pricing the most secure option for every door wastes money on the ones that do not need it.
Confirm fail safe versus fail secure before any fire exit is wired
A fire exit must release the moment an alarm activates, which means the correct fail safe hardware has to be specified from the start, not adjusted after a civil defense inspection flags it.
Check the management software scales to how many doors you will eventually have
Software that handles five doors comfortably can become awkward at fifty. If you expect to add doors or sites over time, confirm the platform supports that before you commit to it.
Ask what happens during a power or network outage
Some locking hardware defaults to locked, some to unlocked, during a power cut, and this has real safety implications on an escape route. We confirm this behavior for every door during the survey rather than leaving it to chance.
Frequently asked questions
Common Questions from Our Clients
Can access control be added to an existing door?
Yes, most doors and gates can be retrofitted with electric locks and readers without major structural changes. We confirm feasibility during the free site survey and flag anything unusual, such as fire rated doors or listed buildings, before we quote.
What happens to controlled doors during a fire alarm?
Doors on fire exit and escape routes are configured to release automatically during a fire alarm so people can evacuate safely. Our guide on access control and fire exit rules in the UAE covers what civil defense inspectors typically check.
Can we manage users ourselves after installation?
Yes, we train your team to add, remove and adjust user access through the software, so you are not dependent on us for routine changes such as onboarding new staff or revoking a leaver's card.
How much does access control cost for a typical office?
Cost depends on door count, credential type and whether cabling already exists. Our access control system cost guide breaks down typical price ranges so you can budget before requesting a formal quote.
Do you supply devices only, or handle installation too?
We supply and install as a complete service in most cases. Message us if you specifically need equipment supply only, for example if your own electrician is handling the fit out, and we can discuss options.
Which credential type is most secure, card, PIN or biometric?
Each has trade offs between security, cost and convenience, which we compare directly in card, PIN and biometric access control compared. Many sites combine two methods, such as a card plus PIN, for sensitive doors.
Can access control integrate with our CCTV or intercom system?
Yes, we regularly link access control with CCTV and video intercom so a door release event is logged against camera footage and visitors can be verified before entry is granted.
Do you install access control outside Dubai?
Yes, we work across all seven emirates. We recently completed several fitted out retail units through access control systems in Sharjah, alongside our ongoing Dubai and Abu Dhabi projects.
Can different doors in the same building use different credential types?
Yes, and this is the normal setup rather than the exception. A general entrance might use card readers while a server room uses biometrics, all managed through the same software.
Do access controlled doors work during a power outage?
It depends on how the hardware is configured. We set fire exits to fail safe so they release automatically, while other doors can be configured to fail secure if that suits the security requirement better, and we confirm this choice per door during the survey.
How long do card readers and biometric readers typically last?
Readers generally last several years under normal use, though outdoor or high traffic gates see more wear than an internal office door. Our maintenance visits catch early signs of wear before a reader actually fails.
Can visitors be given temporary access without issuing a permanent card?
Yes, most systems support temporary PIN codes or time limited credentials for visitors and contractors, which expire automatically rather than needing to be manually revoked afterward.
Related reading
Guides Worth Reading Before You Book
Card, PIN or Biometric Access Control: Comparing Your Options
Access Control for Fire Exits: What UAE Businesses Need to Know
Fire Exit Access Control Rules Every UAE Building Manager Should Know
Access Control System Cost: What to Budget For
Security System Guide for Retail Shops in Sharjah
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