Privacy, footage and the law
Can my camera cover my neighbour's house or the street?
Avoid it. UAE privacy law treats capturing people without consent seriously, and Abu Dhabi Police explicitly ask residents not to point cameras at neighbours' homes or private areas. Aim cameras at your own entrances, driveway and boundary, and use privacy masking on the recorder to black out any part of a neighbour's property that falls in the frame.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change and vary by premises type: confirm with the relevant authority or an approved installer.