UAE rules by emirate
What do Abu Dhabi Police advise for home CCTV?
Abu Dhabi Police and the Monitoring and Control Centre ask residents not to point cameras at neighbours' homes or private areas, not to post footage on social media, and to store recordings securely. They recommend cameras at entrances and exits, parking, storage areas, children's play areas and the outer perimeter, installation and maintenance by licensed companies, and strong, regularly updated passwords.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change and vary by premises type: confirm with the relevant authority or an approved installer.