A new glass shopfront in Dubai is the single highest-impact change a retailer can make to footfall and brand perception. Here's what to plan for.
Glasser Technical Works Team
UAE glass & aluminium specialists since 2019
Every major mall in Dubai publishes a tenant design manual with strict rules on glass type, head height, signage zones and lighting. Submit drawings against the manual to avoid rework.
12mm tempered frameless is standard. Jewellery, electronics and luxury retail step up to 13.5mm laminated security glass. Low-iron (ultra-clear) is worth the premium for high-end stores. Pair with matching aluminium doors for a coordinated finish.
Manifestation strips are mandatory for safety. Custom branded vinyl is the cheapest, fastest way to express brand identity on glass.
Mall handovers usually allocate one overnight window. Pre-fabricate everything at the workshop and use the on-site time only for lifting, sealing and cleaning. For flagship stores we integrate with glass facades work above the storefront.
12mm tempered frameless glass is the Dubai mall standard. Jewellery, electronics and luxury retail step up to 13.5mm laminated security glass.
Yes. We prepare shopfront drawings, sections and specs to match each mall's tenant design manual and submit for landlord approval before fabrication.
Fabrication is 7–10 days, and on-site installation is scheduled inside the mall's overnight handover window — typically a single night.
Yes. Safety manifestation strips are included by default; custom branded vinyl and frosted logos are quoted per design.
We'll handle mall approvals, fabrication and overnight installation.
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