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Curtain Wall Systems
Architecture expressed in glass.
Our curtain wall and facade systems transform commercial and residential buildings into architectural landmarks, delivering thermal performance and visual impact at scale.
BUILT FOR HEIGHT
Curtain Wall in Dubai – Non-Load-Bearing by Design
An aluminium curtain wall carries no structural load of its own, it hangs off the slab edge, floor by floor, which is why it's the default choice for towers across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah rather than block-and-glaze construction.
For developers working to fixed completion dates, that speed matters as much as the finish.
Non-load-bearing, so floor plates stay lighter
Faster erection on tight UAE handover schedules
Consistent module sizing across long Downtown Dubai or Business Bay elevations
Glass types swapped without reworking the frame
Cortizo TP52 Curtain Wall
A 52mm stick system curtain wall delivering outstanding structural performance and thermal efficiency for mid-to-high-rise applications.
- 52mm face width
- Pressure equalised design
- Natural and drained cavity
- Shadow box and spandrel options
Cortizo TP52 Equity
The premium Equity version of the TP52 system features enhanced thermal performance and design flexibility for prestige developments.
- Enhanced thermal break
- Opaque and vision panels
- Unitised and stick build options
- Custom profile finishes
Gulf Extrusions CW 50mm
Designed and tested for Gulf region projects, the CW 50mm system delivers structural reliability, thermal control and clean aesthetics for UAE-scale developments.
- 50mm face width
- GCC climate certified
- Natural drainage system
- Compatible with structural glazing
Vetromax VF35 Facade
The VF35 structural glazing facade system achieves a near-invisible frame, allowing the glass to become the architectural statement.
- 35mm minimal face
- Structural silicone bonding
- Flush external surface
- Opaque band decoration
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BUILD METHODS
Stick, Unitised or Semi-Unitised
Curtain wall systems are built one of three ways, and the right method depends on site access and programme rather than building height alone.
On dense sites in Business Bay or Al Reem Island, unitised builds often win because they cut hours spent working at height.
Stick systems, assembled piece by piece on site
Unitised panels, pre-glazed off site and craned into place
Semi-unitised hybrids for tighter budgets
Method chosen per floor height, crane access and site congestion
FRAMING LOGIC
Aluminium Curtain Wall – Curtain Wall vs Window Wall
An aluminium frame curtain wall runs as a continuous grid in front of the slab edge, while a window wall sits within each individual floor. That difference changes cost, waterproofing detail and how a tower reads from Sheikh Zayed Road.
Below that height, a window wall or storefront system is usually the more economical route than a full aluminium frame curtain wall.
Continuous mullion grid runs past floor slabs
Waterproofing detailed once per elevation, not per floor
Cleaner sightlines on multi-storey UAE elevations
Typically specified above four or five storeys
BUILDING ENVELOPE
More Than Cladding
A façade is the building's thermal and acoustic boundary, not just its finish. Aluminium façade systems built for UAE conditions balance three things at once, daylight in, heat out, and joints that survive a decade of Gulf sun and coastal salt air.
We spec each façade against the block's real exposure, whether that's Downtown Dubai or Ras Al Khaimah.
Low-E and solar control coatings tuned to elevation orientation
Acoustic seals rated for Dubai's road and construction noise
Gasket materials chosen for UV and heat resistance
Joint design tested against thermal movement in 45°C summers
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LOCAL COMPLIANCE
Built for Dubai's Climate
Curtain wall Dubai projects must meet Dubai Municipality's Green Building Regulations on thermal transmittance, alongside wind load and safety testing specific to the emirate, a system built for milder climates elsewhere can underperform on a curtain wall Dubai installation without the right thermal break.
Sorting this paperwork out early avoids a costly redesign at the approval stage.
U-values checked against current Dubai Municipality thresholds
Wind load data referenced for local, coastal-adjacent conditions
Higher corrosion resistance specified for Jumeirah and Palm-area sites
Submission documentation prepared for consultant and authority approval
GLASS THAT WORKS HARDER
Getting the Glazing Right
The glass make-up decides most of what an aluminium glass curtain wall achieves, and it matters more than frame colour ever will.
Sample panels help clients see how a coating actually looks on an aluminium glass curtain wall under real Dubai daylight.
Double glazed units for thermal separation in Gulf heat
Laminated inner pane for occupant safety
Ceramic frit or spandrel panels to mask structure
Tinted or reflective outer glass for glare control on west-facing towers
GLAZING OPTIONS
One Elevation, Several Build-Ups
Choosing aluminium curtain wall glazing means matching the glass build-up to sun exposure and interior use, not just picking the thickest pane on offer.
Mixing build-ups across one elevation for aluminium curtain wall glazing is standard UAE practice, not a compromise.
Vision glass for occupied, daylight-facing zones
Spandrel or opaque panels to conceal slab edges and services
Acoustic laminated units near busy road frontages
Solar control coatings varied by facade orientation, a core part of any aluminium curtain wall glazing brief
ENERGY & COMFORT
Where the Cooling Load Comes From
Heat gain through glazing drives most of the cooling load in Gulf buildings, which is why thermal performance sits at the top of nearly every UAE specification brief.
A well-detailed curtain wall façade system reduces solar gain sharply compared with older single-glazed elevations.
Thermally broken aluminium profiles as standard
Low-E coated glass to reduce solar heat gain
Shadow boxes to mask spandrel zones from view
U-value and SHGC data supplied for Al Sa'fat, Estidama and LEED submissions
STRUCTURAL SAFETY
Tested Against Real Wind Loads
Every curtain wall façade system on a UAE mid- or high-rise must prove it can handle wind pressure without deflecting past safe limits, this isn't a paperwork formality.
On exposed sites like Dubai Marina or Al Reem Island, wind load figures can reshape the entire mullion spacing plan.
Structural calculations run per building height and coastal exposure
Deflection limits checked against glass bite tolerances
Air and water penetration testing to international standards
Anchor design reviewed against substrate condition on-site
GREEN BUILDING
Facade Choices That Affect Your Rating
Abu Dhabi's Estidama Pearl Rating and Dubai's Al Sa'fat system both weigh facade glazing heavily, since it's one of the larger contributors to a building's energy score.
Aluminium's long service life is one more reason aluminium façade systems keep coming up in sustainability briefs.
Recycled content documentation available on request
Solar control glass to reduce mechanical cooling demand
Daylighting calculations to support wellbeing credits
End-of-life recyclability of aluminium framing
AFTERCARE
Built to Last, Not Set and Forget
An aluminium curtain wall is built to last decades in UAE conditions, but gaskets age faster in Gulf heat and drainage channels can silt up with blown sand.
A basic maintenance plan agreed at handover tends to save far more than it costs to run.
Annual inspection of gaskets and sealant joints
Drainage channels checked and cleared of sand and debris
Powder coat touch-ups on coastal or Marina-facing elevations
Glass cleaning schedules tailored to building height and dust exposure
COMMERCIAL USE
Offices, Hotels and Retail Podiums
Offices, hotels, retail podiums and mixed-use towers each ask something different of a facade. Curtain wall Dubai developments increasingly mix daylight-focused and drama-focused glazing within one building.
Matching the glazing spec to each use, floor by floor, tends to outperform one blanket specification.
Office towers prioritising daylight and glare control
Hotel and hospitality frontages built for visual impact
Retail podiums with larger structural glazing spans
Mixed-use towers blending vision and spandrel zones
RESIDENTIAL USE
Not Just for Towers
Boutique villas in Emirates Hills, Al Barari and Jumeirah increasingly ask for the same frameless, floor-to-ceiling look as commercial towers, scaled down to a residential setting.
A well-detailed aluminium glass curtain wall can turn a flat villa elevation into its focal point.
Frameless corner glazing for villa living spaces
Reduced sightlines compared with standard window systems
Acoustic upgrades near main roads or flight paths
Compatible with sliding and pivot door integration
BUDGETING
What Actually Drives the Price
Curtain wall pricing in the UAE varies more than most clients expect, and the biggest swings come from build method and glass build-up rather than the aluminium itself.
A clear brief at concept stage lets us give a realistic budget range for aluminium façade systems rather than a guess.
Unitised systems cost more upfront, less in site labour
Glass build-up often outweighs framing cost
Complex geometries and curves add fabrication time
Access and crane requirements affect site pricing
HOW WE WORK
Survey to Handover
Every curtain wall façade system we install follows the same sequence, whether it's a single villa elevation or a full tower.
Clients get a written specification before any material is ordered, so there are no surprises at delivery.
Site survey and structural verification
Shop drawings issued for consultant and authority approval
Fabrication and pre-glazing where applicable
On-site installation, testing and snagging
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WHY SWIFTROOMS
Manufacturer-Backed, Not Just Contractor-Built
We're an authorised UAE partner for Cortizo, Vetromax, Vetro and Gulf Extrusions, which means our aluminium curtain wall and aluminium frame curtain wall installations carry manufacturer-backed warranties.
For anyone comparing curtain wall systems suppliers, that manufacturer backing is usually the detail worth checking first.
Direct access to Cortizo TP52, Equity, Gulf Extrusions and Vetromax ranges
In-house technical team for U-value and wind load queries
Free site survey and written specification within 24 hours
Track record across residential and commercial projects across the UAE