Pergola Designs in Dubai

Modern outdoor areas are a great place to entertain and host functions for family and friends. The design of these outdoor areas has evolved over the last few years with aluminium structures providing shade replacing timber gazebos in many Dubai villas. The reason for this is aluminium provides a much more durable material and looks more modern when compared with timber. Below we will discuss these designs in more detail.

Wooden Pergolas and Gazebos

Wooden or timber pergola designs in the UAE were once a common choice for many villa outdoor areas. Any outdoor structure that blocks the sun and provides shade is excellent addition to your villa. The use of a wooden or timber pergola was popular in walkways, car parking structures, villa gardens, and sitting areas. Wooden pergolas are still available in the Dubai market but can only have a fixed roof option. This means the louvers or cross beams are set in place and can’t be adjusted to match the angle of the sun once they are installed.

The main issue with timber or wooden pergolas is that they don’t last in the harsh UAE environment. They also need yearly maintenance including sanding and re-painting to ensure the timber doesn’t rot and warp. For this reason we normally don’t recommend timber pergolas.

Aluminium Fixed Pergolas

Aluminum fixed pergola structures are, we believe, the best option to provide a shaded structure to the outer area of your villa. Another interesting aspect of aluminium pergola designs found across Dubai is that they are available in a wide variety of colours and custom designs. Depending on your specific needs, the design of an aluminium pergola can be customised to fit your exact requirements and matched to your villa aesthetics. Aluminum is a relatively lightweight but strong material that when powder coated, is designed to last for many years. This is the reason it is the preferred options for most new villa doors and windows in Dubai.

Retractable Canvas Roof Pergolas

Retractable canvas roof pergolas are available in a variety of sizes in Dubai and other UAE cities. These retractable roof structures are perfect to protect yourself and others from UV rays and the rain. With the touch of a button you can retract the canvas roof material and allow direct sunlight to penetrate the structure. When the sun is too hot, or on the odd occasion it rains, you can close off the roof of the pergola and have a waterproof and sun protected outdoor area.

Motorised Louvered Pergolas  

The last main design option for pergolas in Dubai is the motorised adjustable louvered roof pergola. While these are a more expensive option, they provide the ability to adjust the angle of the louvered roof. The louvers rotate to either provide full sun and rain protection from the elements or open to allow a cool breeze and sun to pass through. These are a great option for those that want the flexibility to adjust the louvers throughout the day and throughout the year.

Overall, there are plenty of pergola design options currently available across Dubai. With many companies offering pergolas in the UAE, we recommend talking to a company that is not tied to a single overseas brand as they will commonly only recommend one type of pergola brand. And with overseas manufactured pergolas, you will need to wait a number of months for the pergola to be manufactured, shipped and then installed in your villa.

New and Improved Timber is Here!

Many of us love the warm look of timber and the traditional outdoor structures that can be built from it. However as we all know, timber simply doesn’t last in the harsh UAE environment. When used outdoors for structures such as wood pergolas, gazebos, decking, and archways, timber quickly deteriorates in the sun. Timber needs constant maintenance to keep its looks and over time it will crack and warp. Timber structures can also become unsafe as they wear with age.

Now there is a modern, eco-friendly alternative to timber and wood. That is by using a composite material that looks like timber but is as strong as metal. Also known as wood plastic composite, or WPC, this material combines wood and plastic particles with a binding agent and is processed together to form strong timber like pieces. This composite is extremely hard wearing and many of the products that are built with WPC come with a 20 year warranty.

At Pergolas.ae we have rationally focused on aluminium when building outdoor structures such as pergolas, carports and gazebos. However, some clients tell us they still like the traditional look of wood. We were reluctant to build these outdoor items in timber as they become unsafe and don’t last. By using this composite material we now have the ability to build a timber like structure that requires very little maintenance and is designed to last for years. This is a much better solution than using timber or wood outdoors.

Please feel free to contact us to discuss your timber look requirements and we would be happy to design the perfect structure for you.

Aluminium Pergola Options in Dubai

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!

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Benefits of aluminium over a timber pergola in Dubai

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.

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A new journey begins

After many requests from happy Safety Screens and FlyScreens.ae clients, we have decided to offer a range of outdoor living products. We have started manufacturing a range of aluminium pergolas, wooden composite pergolas, storage boxes, vertical shade awnings and other great home accessories. These products are a natural extension from our aluminium insect and security screens as we love the robust nature of powder coated aluminium. We also like living outside but hate getting burnt! Thus we are offering products that offer shade.

In additional to the pergolas we will also be offering quality shade sails. These are manufactured from fabric designed and produced in Australia (we are Aussies after all). This fabric comes with a 10 year warranty so you know it will last.

Join us as we continue to offer our well regarded high levels of customer service and quality outdoor living products such as aluminium pergolas and shade sails.

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