Aluminium window prices in the UAE: what you pay per square metre and why
The short answer
Aluminium window prices in the UAE are quoted per square metre and depend mainly on the profile system, the glass and the opening type. Standard sliding windows with single glass are the cheapest; thermal-break casements with Low-E double glazing cost the most. Small windows cost more per square metre than large ones because hardware is a fixed cost per window.
The five things that set the price
- Profile system: standard, slim or thermal-break
- Glass: single, double, Low-E, laminated or acoustic
- Opening type: fixed, sliding, casement or tilt-and-turn
- Finish: RAL powder coat, wood-grain or anodised
- Site: floor level, access, and removal of old frames
How to compare two quotes
A quote that only says "aluminium window, 2m x 1.5m" cannot be compared with anything. Ask each supplier to write down the profile system and series, the glass make-up (for example 6mm + 12 air + 6mm Low-E), the hardware brand, and the finish. When those match, the prices become comparable, and the cheapest honest quote is usually obvious.
Hidden costs to watch for
- Removal and disposal of old windows
- Making good plaster and paint around new frames
- Fly screens, which are often priced separately
- Scaffolding or a crane for upper floors
- VAT at 5%
Our quotes include removal, making good and VAT as separate lines, so the total is the total. Send your sizes or photos on WhatsApp and we will book a free site visit for an exact quote.