Essential is the entry Smart Citizens package for owners and tenants who want the core smart home experience — app control, key automations and a solid gateway. Premium (Most Popular) expands the scope with more zones, richer scenes, deeper integrations and a broader device catalogue. Both packages share the same platform and can be upgraded later.
Essential is the entry Smart Citizens package for owners and tenants who want the core smart home experience — app control, key automations and a solid gateway. Premium (Most Popular) expands the scope with more zones, richer scenes, deeper integrations and a broader device catalogue. Both packages share the same platform and can be upgraded later.
Entry Smart Citizens package covering the core rooms and a curated automation set.
Best for: Small apartments and owners who want the essentials before expanding.
Expanded package with more zones, richer automations and deeper integrations.
Best for: Most Dubai apartments and mid-size villas — the tier most clients choose.
| Feature | Essential | Premium (Most Popular) |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Entry tier | Most Popular tier |
| Typical footprint | Studio to 2-bed apartments | 2-bed apartments to mid-size villas |
| Zones covered | Core rooms | Most or all rooms |
| Automation depth | Curated set | Custom scenes and routines |
| Device catalogue | Focused | Broad |
| Upgrade path | Straightforward to Premium later | Executive available for larger villas |
| Pricing | See /smart-home-packages-dubai | See /smart-home-packages-dubai |
In Dubai, Essential is often the first step for tenants and studio/1-bed owners; Premium is the tier the majority of clients ultimately choose because it covers whole-apartment scope. Executive extends further for larger villas and is reviewed separately.
Choose Essential when the priority is a fast, focused entry point that can be extended later. Choose Premium when you want whole-home coverage from day one. See the packages page for the current scope and pricing — package pricing is centralised there and updated as scope evolves.
Initial smart home cost is one-off; long-term value comes from comfort, convenience, energy visibility, security and resale appeal. Both matter.
Standard electrical control turns things on and off. Smart energy management shows where energy is used and helps you reduce waste.
Manual inspections happen once in a while. Smart leak sensors watch every wet area 24/7 and can shut off water automatically when needed.
Yes. Both packages share the same platform and app, so adding zones, devices or scenes later is straightforward.
Premium is labelled Most Popular because it fits the majority of Dubai apartments and mid-size villas end-to-end.
Package pricing is centralised on the packages page and changes as scope evolves. Please check /smart-home-packages-dubai for the current figures.
Usually not on its own — villas typically need Premium or Executive to cover multiple floors, outdoor areas and more zones. Essential can still cover a specific area first and be extended.
The current inclusions per tier are maintained on the packages page so they stay accurate. That is the single source of truth for scope.
We recommend a short discovery call: once we know the property size, priorities and timeline, one tier is usually clearly the right starting point.
Smart Citizens can advise after a free site visit. No obligation.
