Frameless shower enclosure cost Dubai: 2026 price guide
A frameless shower enclosure in Dubai costs between AED 3,200 and AED 12,000 supplied and installed in 2026. Most standard bathrooms settle between AED 4,500 and AED 6,500 once you move to 10mm toughened glass with a single hinged door.
Why work with Muhammed Gani
- In-house aluminium and glass installation team
- Interior fit-out and glass works delivered across Dubai
- Fixed written quotation after a free site survey
- 10mm toughened glass supplied to BS EN 12150
- Water-leak test before every enclosure handover
- Direct WhatsApp line for quotes, photos and measurements
Frameless shower enclosure cost in Dubai in 2026
The prices below cover supply, delivery inside Dubai, removal of the old screen, chrome or brushed nickel hardware, neutral cure silicone sealing and site clean-up. VAT is charged separately.
| Enclosure type | Glass | Supply and install |
|---|---|---|
| Hinged door with fixed panel | 8mm | AED 3,200 to 4,800 |
| Hinged door with fixed panel | 10mm | AED 4,500 to 6,500 |
| Two panel sliding | 8mm | AED 4,000 to 5,800 |
| Two panel sliding | 10mm | AED 5,500 to 7,800 |
| Pivot door, corner entry | 10mm | AED 5,200 to 7,500 |
| Angled or shaped custom unit | 10mm | AED 7,000 to 12,000 |
A worked example. A 1200mm by 900mm corner shower in a Dubai apartment with one 10mm hinged door, one fixed panel, chrome hardware and a magnetic seal usually lands at AED 5,400. Add matte black hinges for AED 650 and a nano coating for AED 450 and the same job comes to AED 6,500.
Prices only make sense next to real work, so compare the numbers with our completed frameless shower installations. For an exact figure on your own bathroom, request a frameless shower enclosure quote in Dubai and send two photos of the opening with rough measurements.
8mm versus 10mm toughened glass
Both thicknesses are safe when the glass is genuinely toughened and correctly installed. The difference is stiffness, weight and how the door feels in daily use.
- 8mm: lighter, lower cost, suits fixed panels under 800mm wide and narrow doors, flexes slightly when pushed
- 10mm: noticeably more rigid, quieter on closing, the better option for doors wider than 700mm and for pivot units with no top rail
- Cost gap: roughly AED 900 to 1,500 on the same enclosure
- Standard: we supply 10mm toughened safety glass to BS EN 12150, stamped on every panel
- Optional: low iron glass with a clearer edge, usually AED 500 to 900 more
How a shower enclosure job runs from survey to handover
The whole process is usually 7 to 14 days from first message to a working shower, and no demolition is needed for a straight screen swap.
- Send your bathroom photos for a price on WhatsApp, showing the opening, the wall surfaces and the drain position.
- We visit for a free site survey of 30 to 45 minutes, laser measure the opening and check wall plumb, tile line, ceiling height and drainage.
- You receive a fixed written quotation with glass thickness, hardware finish and lead time itemised.
- We cut and toughen the panels, 4 to 7 working days for standard sizes and 10 to 14 days for angled or shaped units.
- Install day takes 3 to 5 hours. We drill the glass, set hinges and clamps, seal with neutral cure silicone and protect the floor while we work.
- At handover we run a water-leak test, 10 minutes of water on both sides of the enclosure, and you check for drips with us before we pack up.
- You get aftercare instructions. If a hinge needs a small adjustment in the first weeks, we come back.
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What pushes a frameless shower price up
Five things move the number: glass thickness, how custom the shape is, the hardware finish, the site conditions and any coating you add.
- Glass thickness: moving from 8mm to 10mm adds about AED 900 to 1,500
- Custom shapes: angled, shaped or non standard heights above 2200mm add AED 800 to 2,500 because each panel is templated and cut individually
- Hardware finish: matte black, brushed gold, gunmetal and rose gold add AED 400 to 1,200 over chrome
- Site conditions: stone thresholds, out of plumb walls, upper floors with no lift access or work around live plumbing all add labour
- Old enclosure removal: AED 150 to 300 for taking away a framed unit and disposing of it
- Nano coating: AED 350 to 700, and it earns its money on Dubai water
One thing that adds neither cost nor paperwork: a shower screen swap needs no Dubai Municipality or DET fit-out permit. Permits only enter the picture when drains move, walls change or the work forms part of a larger fit-out.
Aluminium and glass work beyond the shower screen
Frameless showers sit inside a wider aluminium and glass package, which is why the same team handles glass balustrades, office partitions, shopfronts, mirrors and complete fit-outs for offices, restaurants, cafes, retail units and villas in Dubai.
If you are refurbishing a bathroom or fitting out a new unit, bundling the glass with the fit-out cuts the number of site visits and usually the total price. Send your layout and we will price the glass package on its own so you can compare it against a single trade quote. The wider scope sits under our aluminium & glass works in Dubai.
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Keeping frameless glass clear on Dubai water
Dubai mains water is desalinated and still carries enough dissolved mineral to leave a chalky film on glass within a few weeks.
The routine is simple. Squeegee the glass after every shower, wipe hinges and clamps dry once a week, and clean with diluted white vinegar instead of abrasive cream. Never use bleach or scouring pads on anodised or powder coated aluminium, it dulls and pits the finish. A nano coating makes water sheet off instead of drying in spots and can be renewed once a year for around AED 350 to 500, which is far cheaper than replacing glass that has gone permanently cloudy.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a frameless shower enclosure cost in Dubai?
A standard hinged unit with one fixed panel runs AED 3,200 to 4,800 in 8mm glass and AED 4,500 to 6,500 in 10mm. Sliding enclosures cost AED 4,000 to 7,800 and custom angled units reach AED 12,000. Your final figure depends on measurements, glass thickness and hardware finish, so a written quote after a site survey is the only accurate number.
Do I need a permit to replace a shower screen in Dubai?
No. Swapping a shower screen or fitting a new frameless enclosure does not require a Dubai Municipality or DET fit-out permit. Approvals only apply when the work involves moving drains, altering walls or forms part of a wider fit-out.
Is 8mm glass strong enough, or should I choose 10mm?
8mm toughened glass is safe and works well for fixed panels and narrower doors. Choose 10mm if the door is wider than 700mm, if you want a pivot unit or if you want the glass to feel solid with no top rail. The upgrade adds roughly AED 900 to 1,500 to the same enclosure.
How long does a frameless shower enclosure installation take?
The site survey takes 30 to 45 minutes, fabrication runs 4 to 7 working days for standard sizes and up to 14 days for angled units, and installation on site takes 3 to 5 hours. We finish with a water-leak test before handover.
Can you match matte black or brushed gold hardware?
Yes. Chrome and brushed nickel are standard at no extra cost. Matte black, brushed gold, gunmetal and rose gold add around AED 400 to 1,200 depending on how many hinges, handles and clamps your enclosure needs.
How do I stop hard water marks on frameless shower glass?
Squeegee the glass after every shower and dry the hinges and clamps once a week. Clean with diluted white vinegar rather than abrasive cream and avoid bleach on aluminium. A nano coating helps water sheet away and can be renewed once a year for about AED 350 to 500.
