Aluminium windows in Dubai
Thermally broken, double-glazed aluminium windows for villas, apartments and towers, made in our own Dubai workshop and fitted across the emirates.
Updated June 2026 · Free site survey across all seven emirates
Aluminium windows on real projects
Sliding units in a tower, casements in a villa, and frames coming together in the workshop.
Frames that take the heat, glass that keeps it out
An aluminium window is a glazed unit set in a strong, slim aluminium frame that stands up to Dubai's heat, dust and humidity without warping, rusting or rotting. Across the city's villas, apartments and towers, aluminium has become the default window frame, because it carries large panes of glass on a thin sightline and lasts for decades with very little upkeep.
At Solo Dream we make aluminium windows in Dubai to measure: sliding, casement, awning, fixed, tilt-and-turn and slim-profile systems, single or double glazed, with or without a thermal break. Every unit is cut, assembled and glazed in our Al Qusais workshop, then fitted and sealed on site by our own installers rather than a subcontractor.
The frame is only half the window. The glass decides how much heat and noise get through, so we match the glazing to the room and the elevation. A double-glazed, low-E unit keeps a west-facing living room cooler through the afternoon; an acoustic laminated unit quietens a bedroom that faces a busy road or a flight path.
A good share of our work is replacement. We take out tired single-glazed or uPVC windows, adjust the opening where it needs it, and fit new aluminium units that seal properly against dust and cut the load on the air conditioning. Most homes are done in a day or two once the glass is ready.
New villa, apartment refit or a whole tower's worth of units, the route is the same. We survey, agree the system, glass and colour, fabricate to size, and install with a clean, sealed finish that an inspector and a homeowner can both sign off on.
Because the profiles are cut and the units glazed under our own roof, we keep the sizes, the sightlines and the lead time in our own hands. That lets us match an awkward arched head or a non-standard opening that an off-the-shelf window kit simply cannot.
Aluminium window styles we make and fit
The right opening type depends on the room, the view, the airflow you want and the floor you are on.
Sliding window
Panels that glide sideways on a track and take up no swing space. The most popular choice in Dubai apartments and towers, and the easy fit for wide openings and balconies.
Casement window
A side-hung sash that opens outward on hinges, giving the tightest seal and the best airflow of any style. A favourite for villas and any room that wants full ventilation.
Awning window
Top-hung and opening outward at the bottom, so it sheds the occasional rain and can stay open through a shower. Good set high on a wall or above a fixed pane.
Fixed / picture window
A non-opening pane that frames a view and floods a room with daylight. Often paired with an opening unit alongside so the room still ventilates.
Tilt-and-turn
A dual-action sash that tilts in at the top for trickle airflow or swings fully inward for easy cleaning. A practical pick for apartments and high floors.
Double-hung sash
Two sashes that slide vertically past each other, letting you control airflow from the top, the bottom, or both at once.
Slim-profile system
Minimal frames, often 15 to 20mm on the sightline, that almost disappear and maximise the glass. The architect choice for modern villa elevations.
Ventilation louvre
Angled glass blades that open together for steady airflow with privacy. Useful for bathrooms, stairwells and anywhere that needs constant ventilation.
The glass does the heavy lifting
In Dubai the glazing matters as much as the frame. Here is how the options compare.
One pane in a sealed frame. Lowest cost and fine for shaded or internal openings, but it lets in more heat and noise than a sealed unit.
Two panes with a sealed air or argon gap. The standard upgrade for Dubai: it cuts heat gain, dampens noise and eases the load on the air conditioning.
Best for DubaiA microscopically thin coating that reflects heat back while still passing daylight, lowering solar gain on sun-facing glass without darkening the room.
A bonded laminated interlayer that absorbs sound, for bedrooms and offices that face a busy road, the metro line or a flight path.
Paired with the glass is the thermal break, a polyamide bar set inside the aluminium frame that interrupts the metal so heat cannot conduct straight across the frame. A thermally broken frame with a double-glazed unit is the combination that keeps a Dubai room properly cool, rather than just shaded, and it is what we fit as standard on sun-facing elevations.
What the right window does for the room
A window earns its keep every hour the sun is up.
Lower cooling bills
A thermal break and a sealed double-glazed unit cut the heat coming through the window, so the air conditioning runs less and the monthly bill drops.
Quieter rooms
Sealed units, and laminated or acoustic glass where it is needed, take the edge off road, metro and aircraft noise so bedrooms and offices stay calm.
Sealed against dust
Continuous gaskets and brush seals keep fine desert dust and sandstorm grit out of the room, so sills and floors stay cleaner for longer.
Secure and safe
Multi-point locks, friction stays and toughened glass on exposed floors make a window hard to force and safe if it is ever struck.
Built to last
Aluminium does not rust, warp or rot, so a well-made window lasts decades in the Dubai climate with little more than the occasional clean.
Windows can account for up to a third of a building's heat gain, which is why the frame and glass you pick really matter.
Glass, frames, hardware and screens
Specify each window to the room it serves and the wall it sits in.
Glass options
Clear glass is the default. Tinted and reflective glass cut glare and solar heat on sun-facing elevations, low-E coatings reflect heat while keeping the room bright, and laminated or acoustic glass adds safety and quiet. We advise the right glass for each room and the direction it faces.
The thermal break explained
A thermal break is a polyamide bar set inside the frame that interrupts the run of metal, so heat cannot conduct straight through it. Paired with a double-glazed unit, it is the single biggest step in keeping a Dubai room cool and the cooling bill down, and we fit it as standard on exposed walls.
Finishes and colours
Frames are powder-coated in any RAL colour, with matte black, anthracite grey, white and bronze the usual picks. Anodised and wood-effect finishes are available too, and the coating is baked on to hold its colour under Dubai's strong, year-round sun.
Hardware and security
Multi-point locks, friction stays and quality handles come as standard, and we fit toughened or laminated glass on ground-floor and street-facing windows for extra security. Sliding units run on smooth, serviceable rollers that keep working through years of dust.
Fly screens and extras
Retractable or fixed mosquito screens, trickle vents and matching sills and reveals finish the job, so the window keeps insects out while it airs the room. We fit screens to the same colour as the frame for a tidy, considered look.
Single, double or triple glazing
How the glazing choice plays out in a Dubai room.
| Feature | Single | Double | Triple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build-up | One pane | Two panes, one sealed gap | Three panes, two sealed gaps |
| Heat control | Basic | Good | Best |
| Noise control | Basic | Good | Best |
| Weight | Lightest | Medium | Heaviest |
| Best for | Shaded or internal openings | Most Dubai homes and offices | Acoustic or very exposed rooms |
| Relative cost | Lowest | Mid | Highest |
Heat, dust, noise and the local rules
Three things a Dubai window has to handle, and how we answer them.
Keeping the heat out
Two numbers decide how a window performs in the heat: the U-value, which is how fast heat passes through the whole unit, and the solar heat gain coefficient, which is how much of the sun's heat the glass admits. Lower is better on both in a hot climate. The independent ENERGY STAR and NFRC ratings explain how windows are tested and labelled for exactly these figures, and a thermally broken, double-glazed, low-E unit scores far better than a plain single pane.
Sealing out dust and noise
Desert dust is fine enough to work its way through a loose old window, so we seal new units with continuous gaskets and brush strips and set them true in the opening. That same tight seal, with laminated or acoustic glass added, is what cuts road and aircraft noise in roadside villas and high-floor apartments.
Built to Dubai's thermal rules
New buildings and major refits in the emirate follow Dubai's green-building rules, which set glazing performance limits as part of the technical specifications for thermal insulation. We specify glass and frames that meet those limits, so the windows pass inspection and keep the building efficient rather than leaking cooling all day.
Doors and glass from the same workshop
Windows are one part of what we fabricate. On a full renovation the same Al Qusais workshop supplies slim aluminium sliding doors onto balconies and terraces, folding doors that open a wall right up, and a broader run of aluminium and glass doors for the rest of the home. Specifying the windows and doors together means one profile system, one powder-coat colour and one warranty, and keeps survey, fabrication and fitting under a single point of contact instead of split across separate trades.
Indicative aluminium window prices in Dubai
Real rates from recent Dubai work, priced by the square metre. Your figure follows a free measure.
Sliding and casement windows in single-glazed aluminium, suited to shaded or internal openings on a budget.
Sealed double-glazed units in thermally broken frames, the right specification for most Dubai homes and offices.
Slim-profile systems, low-E or acoustic glass and triple glazing for the most demanding and exposed rooms.
A double-glazed, thermally broken sliding window of about 1.5 by 1.5m in a powder-coated finish with a fly screen works out around AED 2,100 to 2,800 supplied and fitted. Larger spans, low-E or acoustic glass and slim profiles lift the rate per square metre. Removing and disposing of old windows is a small extra per opening. We measure every window first, then price the whole job in one clear quote.
Survey, fabricate, fit
Four stages, each one measured and signed off before the next.
Survey and measure
We visit, measure each opening, check the structural reveal, and note how each room is used and which way it faces.
Specify glass and finish
You choose the opening type, the glazing, the thermal break and the colour. We confirm the sizes, the performance and a firm price.
Fabricate to size
Profiles are cut, corners crimped, gaskets set and the sealed glass units glazed in, all under our own roof in Al Qusais.
Install and seal
We set each window true, fix and seal it against dust and water, fit the hardware and screens, and leave the opening clean.
Aluminium windows for every Dubai building
The same systems, specified differently for the home or building they serve.
Tower apartments. High floors in the Marina, Business Bay and Downtown need sliding or tilt-and-turn units that open safely without a wide swing, sealed tight against wind-driven dust and engineered for the pressures that come with height.
Villas. Larger homes in Arabian Ranches, Jumeirah and the Hills take casements and slim-profile picture windows in matte black or bronze, often double-glazed with low-E glass on the sun-facing elevations to keep living areas cool.
Offices and retail. Commercial fit-outs want clean sightlines, consistent colours and glass that controls solar gain and glare at a desk, fabricated and delivered to a programme.
Replacements and retrofits. Swapping old single-glazed or uPVC windows for sealed aluminium units is some of the most worthwhile work we do, dropping both the noise and the cooling bill in an older home without touching the rest of the building.
Looking after aluminium windows
Cleaning. A wipe of the glass with a soft cloth and mild detergent keeps the view clear, and the powder-coated frames need nothing more than the same. Steer clear of abrasive pads and solvent cleaners, which can mark both the coating and the rubber seals over time.
Servicing. Sliding tracks collect dust in Dubai, so a quick vacuum of the bottom channel a few times a year keeps the rollers gliding quietly. Hinges and friction stays on casement units occasionally want a drop of light oil, and gaskets are simple to renew if they ever harden in the sun.
Repairs and replacement. A misted sealed unit, a worn roller, a loose handle or a cracked pane rarely means replacing the whole window. We re-glaze misted units, swap rollers and locks, re-seal leaking frames and re-hang sashes that have dropped, and we cover the whole of Dubai for callouts.
Aluminium windows across Dubai and the UAE
Tower apartments in the Marina and Business Bay, villas in Arabian Ranches and Jumeirah, offices and retrofits citywide: we supply and fit throughout Dubai and the wider UAE.
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