Smart Citizens Case Study

Developer Handover — 120 Smart Apartments in Sharjah

Developer wanted a 'smart-ready' handover package that ran on a single app and worked the day residents moved in.

Written by Dr. Ashraf Nouri, Founder & CEOReviewed by Smart Citizens Technical TeamLast updated 13 June 2026 (published 15 May 2026)

Area

Sharjah (anonymized)

Property

120-unit residential tower

Client

Real-estate developer

Timeline

12 weeks (parallel with building handover)

Challenge

Developer wanted a 'smart-ready' handover package that ran on a single app and worked the day residents moved in.

Smart Citizens solution

Smart Citizens pre-installed smart switches, thermostats and a smart door lock per unit, pre-paired in the Smart Citizens App.

Devices and systems installed

Smart switches per room
Smart thermostat per unit
Smart door lock
Pre-paired Smart Citizens App profile

Integration

Smart Citizens handover kit with onboarding workflow per unit.

Outcome

Residents move in to a working smart home with zero setup.

Estimated benefit

Estimated benefit: meaningful sales differentiation for the developer and a smoother handover.

Before

Standard fittings, no smart story for marketing.

After

Branded smart-ready handover with one-app control.

Frequently asked questions

+ How long does a project like this take?

Most developer handover projects in Dubai are scoped during a free site visit. Typical timelines range from a few days for apartments to 3–6 weeks for large villas, depending on cabling and finishing trades.

+ Does this require permission from the building or developer?

For apartments we usually only need a standard NOC. For villas, retrofits typically don't need approvals. Smart Citizens handles paperwork where required.

+ Is the system controlled from one app?

Yes. All Smart Citizens-deployed devices are unified in the Smart Citizens App, with role-based access for owner, family members and staff.

+ What happens after handover?

Every project includes onboarding, a 3-year replacement warranty on Smart Citizens devices, and an optional AMC for ongoing support and tuning.

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