Al Salam Tower, Office 15B, Al Barsha, DubaiEvery day, 8am to 10pm
Newer Dubai villas and apartments are built open plan, which is lovely until a toddler starts crawling. Standard baby gates stop at about a metre. We fit retractable gates, extended gates and panel barriers that close off openings up to three metres wide, securely and neatly.
Open-Plan Living
Newer villas and townhouses in Dubai Hills, Damac Hills and Town Square often have living spaces that run past two metres without a door. Standard baby gates simply stop short.
We fit retractable mesh gates that roll away when not needed, extended gates with matched kits and configurable panel barriers that bend around corners. Each one is fixed to the wall, so a determined toddler cannot push it over.
Measure the opening at floor level and at about 70 cm high. Walls are not always parallel, and the narrower figure decides which gate fits.
A mesh screen rolls out from a cassette on one wall and hooks into a catch on the other. When it is not needed, it disappears into the cassette, leaving nothing on the floor to trip over.
Rigid panels link together to span a long opening or to fence off an area such as a fireplace, a TV wall or the kitchen island. Wall mounts keep them from being pushed over.
The wider the gate, the more leverage a child has when pushing or swinging on it. That is why wide gates should be fixed to the wall rather than held by pressure alone. On gypsum walls we fix into the studs or use cavity anchors rated for the pull, and on concrete we use plugs that grip the wall properly.
Retractable gates need the catch on one side to be perfectly in line with the cassette on the other, or the mesh sags and a child can push underneath. We set both at the same height with a laser and test the tension with the mesh fully extended.
For narrower openings, a standard gate is often all you need. Our guide to baby safety gate installation in Dubai covers those. Angled walls, spiral stairs and odd openings are handled through custom gate fitting for irregular spaces in Dubai.
Pricing Guide
Wide gates cost more to fit than standard ones because they need secure wall fixings and careful alignment. Panel barriers are priced by the number of fixing points.
From AED 180*
Cassette and catch aligned with a laser.
From AED 160*
Extended to the opening width.
AED 250 to 400*
Spans up to 3 metres with wall mounts.
Quoted by width
Chosen for your opening and use.
*Prices shown are starting guides only. They vary and can change depending on your requirements, the size of the job, the surface, the materials and access to your building. You agree the final price before any work begins.
Tools and Materials
A roll-out mesh screen that retracts into a cassette on one wall. It leaves no bar on the floor when open. Doorways up to about 140 cm are covered.
Matching panels that add width to a standard gate. They let one gate cover an unusually wide doorway. Each extension is secured so the gate stays rigid.
Linked panels that span long openings or wrap around areas such as a fireplace. Wall mounts stop them being pushed over. A built-in walk-through door keeps adults moving freely.
Mounting cups and brackets rated for the extra leverage of a wide gate. They are fixed into studs on gypsum or plugs in concrete. They keep the gate firm under a pushing toddler.
Based in Al Barsha since 2014, we work across every Dubai community with trade-specialist technicians and a workmanship guarantee on every job.
Newer villas and townhouses often have openings standard gates cannot close. We fit wide and retractable gates in these homes every week. We know which models suit which layouts.
Retractable gates must line up perfectly to stay tight. We set the cassette and catch to a laser line. The mesh stays taut and safe.
Wide gates are never left to pressure alone. Every mount goes into solid material. A leaning child cannot push the barrier over.
Not every retractable gate is approved for stair tops. We check the manufacturer's rating first. If it is not suitable, we suggest a gate that is.
Fitting a retractable or extra-wide gate you already own starts from AED 180. Configurable panel barriers across very wide openings take longer and usually cost AED 250 to AED 400 to install, depending on the number of wall fixings. Prices vary and can change depending on your exact requirements, the materials and access to the property, so the final price is confirmed after we see photos or visit.
Yes. Retractable gates need small screw fixings, but they are tiny and easy to fill when you leave. For wide openings at the bottom of stairs, pressure-fitted extended gates can avoid drilling completely.
Not if it is planned well. We use wall cups and adhesive pads on painted surfaces where pressure gates are suitable, and where screws are needed we place them in the least visible spot and can patch them at move-out.
Gates, cabinet and drawer locks, outlet covers, furniture anchoring, corner guards, window restrictors and balcony safety. Wide gates can be booked on their own or as part of a full home visit.
A retractable gate takes 30 to 45 minutes to fit and test. A configurable panel barrier across a large living area can take an hour or more.
Only models that are approved for top-of-stairs use, and only when they are screwed to the wall on both sides. We check the manufacturer's rating before fitting one at a stair head.
Wide openings are most common in villas and townhouses, and we cover every community from Arabian Ranches to Al Furjan. Apartment owners with open-plan layouts are covered too.
Based at Al Salam Tower, Office 15B, Al Barsha First
Dubai Marina, JBR, JLT, Palm Jumeirah, Al Sufouh, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan
Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, DIFC, Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Barsha, Tecom, The Greens
Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills Estate, Emirates Hills, The Springs, The Meadows, Damac Hills, Motor City, Sports City, JVC, JVT, Town Square
Deira, Bur Dubai, Mirdif, Al Warqa, Silicon Oasis, Al Qusais
We will recommend the right gate and confirm the fitting price.
