We all know the Dubai sun is hot. Along with the heat is the concern many of us have about harmful UV rays. These powerful rays are particularly dangerous to children and have been proven to be an early cause of skin cancer. But who wants to stop enjoying the outdoors because of these harmful effects? No one!

In Dubai we are lucky enough to have villas with a fair size yard where we can spend quality time outdoors with our family and friends. During the hotter part of the year we hunt down the shade to spare us from the sun’s assault. A great way to get shade is through the use of an aluminium pergola. As a specialist pergola company, we speak to many families about backyard shade. The most common way for villa owners to gain shade is through the erection of pergolas in Dubai.

The most robust, modern and flexible pergola currently available is the aluminium pergola structure. These pergolas can be custom designed to fit your outdoor layout and to meet your exact needs. The simplest design option (and the cheapest) is to install a fixed louvered pergola. This is where we use aluminium louvered roof slates, usually at an angle, to provide sun protection. You can search for pergola images to see a wide range of aluminium pergola designs that are popular around the world.

The second main option is to have a pergola with a motorised louvered roof. These pergolas are sometimes called bioclimatic pergolas. All this means is that the roof can be opened and closed to adjust the amount of sun and shade that you’d like to let through the louvers. These pergolas are a great option if you like to adjust your sun and shade options throughout the day and during the year. Some of the high-end pergolas like the ones from Winsol also provide a fully waterproof roof when the louvers are closed. Some of the cheaper brand pergolas like the ones from Turkey and China cannot guarantee a fully waterproof structure. In terms of cost, motorised pergolas are certainly more expensive than fixed roof pergolas as they are normally manufactured from imported materials and have an electric motor to control the louvers. 

Most pergolas today also come with a range of optional accessories such as LED lights, feature walls and shade curtains. These types of features can be discussed with our company representatives who can provide advice as to which accessories you may want to consider. Overall pergolas provide a great shade solution for your Dubai villa. Flexible, functional and great looking, there are the perfect choice for modern living!