Most Dubai companies don't pursue ISO 27001 for fun. It starts with a line in a tender, or a large client asking "are you certified?" That's a good reason to begin, but it can also push you towards the quickest route to a piece of paper. This shortlist for ISO 27001 certification in Dubai should help you find a consultant who gets you certified and leaves you with something useful.
How to read this list. Intello publishes this article and competes with the companies named in it, so Intello appears first. The rest are in alphabetical order, and the order is not a ranking. Details come from each company's own website, checked in November 2026, so please confirm them directly before you decide. No company paid to appear here. If something is out of date, tell us and it will be corrected.
The list
| Company | Base | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Intello Cyber Technologies | Al Qusais | ISO 27001 with technical security |
| Ascent Emirates | Boulevard Plaza, Downtown | ISO consultancy |
| CYB3R | Dubai Marina | ISO 27001 auditing and training |
| CyberQuess | Al Rega | Security and compliance |
| DTS Solution | Sheikh Zayed Road | Security consulting |
| Emarati Consultancy | City Bay Business Centre | ISO consultancy |
| HLB HAMT | City Tower 2, Sheikh Zayed Road | Audit firm with IT consulting |
| Qdot Consultancy | Business Village, Deira | ISO consultancy and training |
| RMC Consultancy | Meydan Grandstand | ISO consultancy |
| Wizms | Al Karama | ISO consultancy |
1. Intello Cyber Technologies
Intello supports ISO 27001 certification in Dubai from its Al Qusais office, with workshops on site anywhere in the emirate. As a cybersecurity firm, it handles the technical side as well as the documents. It prepares you for the audit, and an accredited certification body issues the certificate.
What you get from Intello.
A gap assessment report against ISO 27001:2022.
An ISMS scope statement and context analysis, which is where the scope problem described below gets solved.
A risk assessment method, risk register and treatment plan.
A Statement of Applicability covering all 93 Annex A controls.
An information security policy, with supporting policies and procedures.
Staff awareness training.
An internal audit report and management review records.
Support during Stage 1 and Stage 2, and a plan for yearly surveillance audits.
How the project runs. It begins with a free call to agree the scope and whatever is driving the certificate, such as a tender date. The gap assessment takes about two weeks and gives you a prioritised plan. Over the next few weeks, the team builds your risk register and policies with your people, then works alongside IT and business teams to put controls in place and gather evidence. Two to three weeks before the audit, lead auditors run a full internal audit, so issues are fixed before the certification body arrives. The team also helps you choose an accredited body. Most small and mid-sized companies finish in 3 to 6 months.
Why Dubai companies choose Intello.
It can do the technical work. Penetration testing and control fixes don't have to go to another supplier.
It knows what auditors look for, which means fewer surprises at Stage 2.
Your work gets reused. The ISMS is designed to support SOC 2, the UAE PDPL and UAE IA as well.
It's nearby. Workshops happen at your office, wherever you are in Dubai, with remote work in between.
Call +971 55 355 6787 to talk about your deadline.
Worth a look if: you want your risk treatment carried out by the same team.
2. Ascent Emirates
From Boulevard Plaza, Ascent Emirates offers ISO 27001 guidance with a strong sector focus, including material for banks.
Worth a look if: you're a financial services firm or sit close to Downtown and DIFC clients.
3. CYB3R
CYB3R describes an ISO 27001 service covering certification support, auditing and training, alongside its penetration testing work.
Worth a look if: you'd like testing and ISO support from a security-focused firm.
4. CyberQuess
CyberQuess covers ISMS implementation, and its broader services include SOC 2, PDPL and a virtual DPO.
Worth a look if: data protection is also on your list.
5. DTS Solution
DTS Solution provides ISO/IEC 27001 consulting as part of a larger security practice that also runs testing and operations.
Worth a look if: you have a larger, more complex environment.
6. Emarati Consultancy
Emarati Consultancy, near Abu Bakr metro, works across mainland companies and free zones such as JAFZA, DAFZA and DIFC.
Worth a look if: you want a general ISO consultant used to free-zone clients.
7. HLB HAMT
HLB HAMT offers ISO 27001 consulting within an established audit and assurance firm.
Worth a look if: you'd like an audit-minded firm that already understands internal controls.
8. Qdot Consultancy
Qdot, established in 2016, offers implementation and internal audit support, plus ISO 27001 awareness and internal auditor training.
Worth a look if: you want to build internal skills from day one.
9. RMC Consultancy
RMC Consultancy advertises transparent AED pricing and covers more than 35 standards from its Meydan office.
Worth a look if: you need a clear price quickly to get budget approval.
10. Wizms
Wizms is an Al Karama consultancy handling ISO 27001 with other management standards, and also publishes guidance on who needs certification.
Worth a look if: you're an SME running your first ISO project.
Dubai consultants side by side
All 10 have a Dubai address. These columns show what else each one lists alongside ISO 27001. "Not stated" means it wasn't on the pages reviewed in November 2026, not that the company doesn't offer it. Ask each company directly.
| Company | Area | Type | Gap assessment | Training | Pen testing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intello | Al Qusais | Security firm | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ascent Emirates | Downtown | ISO consultancy | Yes | Yes | Not stated |
| CYB3R | Dubai Marina | Security firm | Not stated | Yes | Yes |
| CyberQuess | Al Rega | Security firm | Yes | Not stated | Yes |
| DTS Solution | Sheikh Zayed Road | Security firm | Not stated | Yes | Yes |
| Emarati Consultancy | Abu Bakr metro area | ISO consultancy | Yes | Yes | Not stated |
| HLB HAMT | Sheikh Zayed Road | Audit firm | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Qdot Consultancy | Deira | ISO consultancy | Yes | Yes | Not stated |
| RMC Consultancy | Meydan | ISO consultancy | Yes | Yes | Not stated |
| Wizms | Al Karama | ISO consultancy | Yes | Yes | Not stated |
The scope trap
Picture a DMCC software company that wins a contract requiring ISO 27001. To move fast, it certifies only its head-office IT. The certificate arrives. Then the client's security team reads the scope statement and sees that the cloud platform they're actually buying isn't covered. The project has to be reopened.
That's a scenario, but the fix is simple. Before you start, ask your client what the certificate must cover, and show that to your consultant. A narrow scope can be sensible and cheaper, as long as it covers what your clients care about.
Dubai-specific points to raise
| Your situation | Raise this with your consultant |
|---|---|
| Free-zone company | Will the certificate name the right legal entity and locations? |
| Group with several entities | Which ones are in scope, and can they share one system? |
| Data held in overseas cloud | How will you handle supplier controls and data location? |
| Dubai Government supplier | Does your contract ask for ISO 27001, DESC requirements or both? |
| Also selling to US clients | Should you plan for SOC 2 at the same time? |
Before you sign
Ask to meet the consultant who will do the work.
Get certification body and consultant fees quoted separately, including surveillance audits.
Check the body's accreditation with EIAC or another IAF member.
Ask how much your own team will need to do. Plan for it.
Avoid guarantees of certification.
For budgets, read ISO 27001 certification cost in the UAE. You can also compare with the top ISO 27001 consultants across the UAE.
Talk to Intello about ISO 27001 in Dubai or contact us.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the best ISO 27001 consultants in Dubai?
It depends on your size and risk. General ISO consultancies suit simpler projects, while security firms suit technical ones. Compare the named consultant, their ISO 27001:2022 experience and how much is tailored to you.
How long does ISO 27001 take for a Dubai company?
It depends on scope and starting point. Many companies take several months, because the system has to run and produce records before the audit. Be careful with promises of a couple of weeks.
Does ISO 27001 cover all my companies in a group?
Only those in the certificate's scope. Ask your consultant which legal entities and locations will be named, and check that this matches what your clients need.
Are consultant fees and certification fees separate?
Usually, yes. You pay the consultant for preparation and an independent certification body for audits. Ask for both, including surveillance audits in later years.
Do free-zone companies in Dubai need ISO 27001?
It isn't generally a legal requirement, but clients, tenders and partners often ask for it. Check which legal entity and locations the certificate needs to cover.
What does Intello deliver for ISO 27001 in Dubai?
A gap assessment, ISMS scope, risk register and treatment plan, Statement of Applicability, policies, staff awareness training, an internal audit, and support through the Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits.