Roller Shutter Garage Doors (2026): When a Shutter Beats a Sectional Door — Types, Sizes and Installed AED Prices in the UAE
Roller shutter garage doors in Dubai and the UAE: BAB ALSARAY's 5.0 × 2.5 m garage shutter is AED 6,630–11,900 before VAT, installed with motor.
Yes. Roller shutter garage doors work on UAE villa garages and carports, and where the opening has no roof or top structure a roller shutter is the only garage door possible. A roller shutter is a curtain of horizontal slats that rolls up into a coil above the opening.
BAB ALSARAY's 2026 price list puts a 5.0 × 2.5 m garage shutter at AED 6,630 (GI single skin) to AED 11,900 (clear polycarbonate) before 5% VAT, installed with a motor and remote. BAB ALSARAY's warranty is 1 year on the shutter and motor, 5 years on the powder-coat colour.
How much do roller shutter garage doors cost in Dubai and the UAE?
A roller shutter garage door from BAB ALSARAY costs from AED 5,018 for a 3.0 × 2.5 m single garage in GI single skin to AED 15,560 for a 6.0 × 3.0 m double garage in clear polycarbonate, before 5% VAT. BAB ALSARAY's 2026 prices include installation, a China-made motor and a remote, with 80% paid to start and 20% on handover.
| Opening (W × H) | GI single skin | Aluminium single skin | GI double skin, foam-filled | Aluminium double skin | Clear polycarbonate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 × 2.5 m | AED 5,018 | AED 5,111 | AED 5,855 | AED 6,785 | AED 9,110 |
| 4.0 × 3.0 m | AED 6,344 | AED 6,488 | AED 7,640 | AED 9,080 | AED 12,680 |
| 5.0 × 2.5 m | AED 6,630 | AED 6,785 | AED 8,025 | AED 9,575 | AED 11,900 |
| 6.0 × 3.0 m | AED 8,216 | AED 8,432 | AED 10,160 | Not offered (GI double skin foam instead) | AED 15,560 |
With VAT, a 4.0 × 3.0 m GI double skin foam-filled garage shutter from BAB ALSARAY costs AED 8,022 in total, which is AED 7,640 plus AED 382 VAT. An Italian motor adds AED 1,000 and a box cover adds AED 2,000 to a BAB ALSARAY garage shutter, both before VAT. BAB ALSARAY's rolling shutter price guide carries the full size-by-size table.
When is a garage shutter door the right choice — and when is it the only one?
A garage shutter door is the only option when the opening is open to the sky and no roof is planned, and a sound choice for a carport, a covered parking bay or a villa garage where price decides.
A sectional garage door is a door made of horizontal panels that runs up under the ceiling on tracks, so a sectional door needs a top structure, a roof or a pergola, above the garage.
A roller shutter garage door needs no ceiling tracks. The shutter curtain rolls up into a coil fixed above the opening, on the wall or on a beam, so a roller shutter can close a carport between two walls, work as a parking shutter across a covered parking bay, or close a garage front with a beam but no roof behind it.
BAB ALSARAY installs roller garage doors in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the other emirates, and every new garage shutter BAB ALSARAY quotes is electric, with a motor and a remote.
Which garage roller shutter door suits a villa: GI, aluminium, foam-filled or clear?
GI single skin is the lowest-priced garage roller shutter door BAB ALSARAY installs, GI double skin foam-filled is the strongest double shutter, and clear polycarbonate suits a garage front that should stay see-through. Each of the five types is priced here for a 5.0 × 2.5 m opening, installed, before VAT.
GI single skin
one layer of galvanised (GI) steel slats, at AED 6,630, the lowest-priced garage shutter BAB ALSARAY installs and the choice when the budget decides.
Aluminium single skin
one layer of aluminium slats, at AED 6,785, only slightly more than GI single skin.
GI double skin, foam-filled
two galvanised steel skins with foam between them, at AED 8,025, the strongest double shutter BAB ALSARAY offers. GI double skin foam-filled is the type BAB ALSARAY recommends instead of aluminium double skin on openings over 16 m².
Aluminium double skin
two aluminium skins, at AED 9,575, offered by BAB ALSARAY only on openings up to 16 m² (width × height).
Clear polycarbonate
a transparent shutter that keeps the cars and the villa front in view, at AED 11,900, the highest-priced of the five types.
Why doesn't BAB ALSARAY recommend aluminium double skin on a wide garage?
BAB ALSARAY does not recommend an aluminium double skin shutter on an opening larger than 16 m² (width × height), because at that size the wind affects the door. GI double skin foam-filled, which is steel and the strongest double shutter, is offered instead.
A 6.0 × 3.0 m double garage is 18 m², so BAB ALSARAY's 2026 price list does not offer aluminium double skin at that size and prices GI double skin foam-filled at AED 10,160 before VAT.
The 16 m² limit also rules out aluminium double skin at 5.5 × 3.0 m, 5.0 × 3.5 m and 4.5 × 4.0 m, while a 5.0 × 3.0 m garage, at 15 m², can still take it at AED 10,700 before VAT.
How much beam and box space does a garage rolling shutter need?
A garage rolling shutter fixed on a beam needs at least 40 cm of beam above the opening, and 50 cm is better. A carport or garage still being built in the UAE, open to the sky, should plan a beam of that depth if a roller shutter will close it, and the beam can be checked on BAB ALSARAY's free measuring visit.
A box cover is optional on a BAB ALSARAY garage shutter. The box cover closes over the rolled-up shutter above the opening and adds AED 2,000 before VAT; without a box cover, the roll stays visible.
What if the garage or parking opening is wider than 6 m or taller than 4 m?
A garage or parking shutter wider than 6.0 m or taller than 4.0 m has no list price at BAB ALSARAY; Sales prices it after a site visit, and the measuring visit for a new shutter is free.
The largest opening on BAB ALSARAY's 2026 list, 6.0 × 4.0 m, costs AED 9,776 in GI single skin, AED 12,260 in GI double skin foam-filled and AED 19,160 in clear polycarbonate, before VAT.
Roller garage door or sectional door: what is the short answer?
A roller garage door suits an opening with no roof, a carport or a tight budget; a sectional door suits a roofed garage where insulated panels matter.
For a roofed 5.0 × 2.5 m garage, BAB ALSARAY's lowest-priced sectional door, the Standard in Off White, is AED 7,850 before VAT paid in full in advance, against AED 6,630 at 80/20 for a GI single skin roller shutter; BAB ALSARAY's sectional vs roller garage door comparison sets out the full decision.
How long does an electric roller shutter garage door take to install, and what is the warranty?
A new electric roller shutter garage door from BAB ALSARAY takes about 2–3 weeks. Urgent delivery, in about 1 week to 10 days, adds 7% to the price and is paid in full in advance.
BAB ALSARAY gives a 1-year warranty on a garage shutter and its motor and a 5-year warranty on the powder-coat colour, which matters on a garage front facing the UAE sun. The optional Italian motor, King Gates, carries a 2-year warranty.
Garage shutter repair and maintenance go through BAB ALSARAY's maintenance team, Monday to Saturday. A repair visit is free for a new customer and for a shutter BAB ALSARAY installed while its warranty runs; parts and work are priced separately, and a request from the BAB ALSARAY app goes straight to the technical team.
What does BAB ALSARAY need to quote a garage shutter?
BAB ALSARAY prices a garage shutter from four details, sent by message or through the BAB ALSARAY app.
Step 1 — Size
the opening's width and height in metres, the larger number being the width. A rough size is enough for a first price, and the BAB ALSARAY app can measure the opening with the phone camera.
Step 2 — Type
GI single skin, aluminium single skin, GI double skin foam-filled, aluminium double skin (up to 16 m²) or clear polycarbonate.
Step 3 — Motor and box
the China-made motor and remote are in the price; the Italian motor adds AED 1,000 and the box cover AED 2,000, before VAT.
Step 4 — Structure
a roof, a pergola or only a beam over the opening, and the beam's depth (at least 40 cm, 50 cm better).
Payment for a new garage shutter at BAB ALSARAY is 80% to start and 20% on handover, and Tabby and Tamara instalments are available. Door and shutter samples can be seen at BAB ALSARAY's showroom in Al Qusais Industrial Area 4, Dubai, Saturday to Thursday, 08:00–18:00.
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Before you book
Customer checklist
- Measure opening width, height, headroom, side room, garage depth, floor level, and power access.
- Confirm whether the quote includes panels, motor, tracks, springs, remotes, sensors, removal, and warranty.
- Check spring balance, cable condition, sensor reversal, bottom seal, and manual release before daily use.
- Send photos or video before booking so the team can identify unsafe spring, cable, or motor symptoms.
Common customer questions
What people ask before calling
Can I use a roller shutter as my garage door in the UAE, and what does it cost?
Yes. BAB ALSARAY installs roller shutters as villa garage and carport doors across the UAE, and an opening with no roof or top structure can only take a shutter. BAB ALSARAY's 2026 price for a 5.0 × 2.5 m garage shutter is AED 6,630 (GI single skin) to AED 11,900 (clear polycarbonate) before 5% VAT, installed with a China-made motor and remote.
How much does a garage roller shutter door cost in Dubai?
BAB ALSARAY's 2026 installed prices for a 6.0 × 3.0 m double garage are AED 8,216 (GI single skin), AED 10,160 (GI double skin foam-filled) and AED 15,560 (clear polycarbonate), before 5% VAT, with a China-made motor and remote. A 3.0 × 2.5 m single garage shutter costs from AED 5,018 before VAT.
Can I install a sectional garage door if my garage has no roof?
No. A sectional (overhead) garage door needs a top structure, a roof or a pergola, because its panels run up under it on tracks. BAB ALSARAY fits a roller shutter on an opening open to the sky; a shutter fixed on a beam needs at least 40 cm of beam, and 50 cm is better.
Which roller shutter is best for a wide garage door?
For an opening larger than 16 m², such as a 6.0 × 3.0 m double garage, BAB ALSARAY offers GI double skin foam-filled, the strongest double shutter, at AED 10,160 before VAT for 6.0 × 3.0 m. BAB ALSARAY does not recommend aluminium double skin at that size because the wind affects the door.
How long does a roller shutter garage door take to install?
A new roller shutter garage door from BAB ALSARAY takes about 2–3 weeks; urgent delivery takes about 1 week to 10 days, adds 7% to the price and is paid in full in advance. The measuring visit for a new garage shutter is free.
What warranty does a roller shutter garage door have?
BAB ALSARAY gives a 1-year warranty on the shutter and motor and a 5-year warranty on the powder-coat colour. The optional Italian King Gates motor, which adds AED 1,000 before VAT, has a 2-year warranty.
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