Gunnebo Entrance Control has completed an entrance control project for ByteDance’s new corporate offices in Dubai Media City and Business Centre.
ByteDance’s new corporate offices
ByteDance selected Dubai as the base for its Corporate Services head office, and the facility supports business functions including security, procurement, EHS and R&D and reflects its long-term investment in the Middle East.
With a rapidly growing workforce and constant visitor traffic, ByteDance needed to maintain a secure workplace while ensuring smooth, welcoming operations.
Managing access for hundreds of employees and contractors daily, alongside the onboarding of new staff, was critical to preventing unauthorised entry to sensitive areas and systems while maintaining a seamless experience across the offices.
Gunnebo Entrance Control worked with ByteDance’s internal teams to align with security and operational requirements.
This helped ensure that employees and visitors could move efficiently throughout the building without disruption while maintaining robust protection across key areas.
Gunnebo Entrance Control solutions
In total, 24 SpeedStile FLs MAX gates were installed across two sites: seven in Media City and 17 in the Business Centre.
The SpeedStile FLs MAX is a premium speed gate designed for high-traffic corporate environments, combining advanced security functions with a sleek, professional appearance.
Compact in footprint and highly adaptable, the solution integrates with third-party access control systems.
Intelligent detection technology also helps reduce the risk of tailgating and piggybacking, ensuring only authorised personnel gain entry while preserving a smooth flow for everyday movement.
Delivering the project required close collaboration with ByteDance’s IT teams and civil contractors to align the solution with building design and operational requirements.
The installation is said to have been completed in line with the timeline for the launch of ByteDance’s new headquarters and has become a central part of the company’s entrance control strategy in the region.
“An important hub”
Jacob Touma, Vice President, Middle East, Africa, Central Asia & Caucasus, Gunnebo Entrance Control said: “ByteDance is a global brand with demanding requirements for workplace security and employee experience.
“Their new Dubai offices mark an important hub for the company’s Middle East future and the SpeedStile FLs MAX delivers the right balance of safety, efficiency and aesthetics, ensuring smooth movement while maintaining robust protection.
“This project underlines our commitment to supporting world-leading businesses with reliable, effective entrance control solutions.”
