The sun here in Dubai is harsh and many residents are now installing pergolas and shade sails in their villas to enhance their outdoor living experience. Pergolas provide a shaded outdoor living area and add to the visual appeal of a villa.

Traditionally many villas across the UAE installed pergolas and structures made from timber, as known as wooden pergolas. The problem with timber is that it needs a large amount of maintenance to keep it looking good. The other issue is the wood will sage over time and can become structurally unsound.

Aluminium on the other hand requires little to no maintenance. It looks great for years and only requires a quick wash down to remove the dust. Aluminium will also last many years longer than timber, particularly in the harsh Dubai environment.

To enhance the lifespan of aluminium it is normally powder coated which adds a protective layer and stops it from rusting. Aluminium joints are also stronger to the pergola is much safer than a wooden pergola.

Aluminium pergolas also have a great modern look that is very popular at the moment. A white pergola takes us to thoughts of luxurious Mediterranean beach clubs!

The last area of difference is the cost. Generally, wood pergolas are cheaper than aluminium. However when you think of long term costs, aluminium is more cost effective over the long term as they don’t require painting every year and last years longer than a timber structure.

We may be biased as we love aluminium, but we feel the benefits of an aluminium pergola outweighs a timber pergola.

At Pergolas.ae we are staffed by a team of dedicated metalsmiths who pride themselves on being the best in the industry at metal fabrication. They build and install quality aluminium outdoor pergolas that look great and are designed to last.

Stay tuned as we offer function aluminium pergolas in areas such as Dubai Hills, Meadows Lakes Springs, Arabian Ranches, Jumeirah Islands and of course the sensational Palm Jumeirah.