Shop Roller Shutters in the UAE (2026): GI, Aluminium or Clear Polycarbonate — and What a Shop Front Costs
Shop roller shutter prices in the UAE for 3–6 m shop fronts: GI, aluminium, foam-filled double skin or clear polycarbonate, installed with a motor (+5% VAT).
A shop roller shutter is a curtain of interlocking slats, driven by a motor, that rolls into a box above the shop front.
For a typical shop front 4 m wide and 3 m high, BAB ALSARAY's installed price is AED 6,344 in galvanised steel (GI), AED 7,640 for a foam-filled GI double-skin shutter and AED 12,680 in clear polycarbonate, each with installation, a China-made motor and a remote (+5% VAT).
The right one depends on what the shop needs after closing time: maximum security, a quieter and cooler front, or a window display that stays visible.
Which shutter suits your shop front?
GI single skin
Galvanised steel slats in one layer. It is the security basic for groceries, workshops, pharmacies and most street-front shops, and the lowest price for any size.
Aluminium single skin
Lighter than steel and does not rust, for a cleaner front on a salon, café or office for almost the same price as GI.
GI double skin, foam-filled
Two steel skins with insulating foam between them. It is the strongest of the five, noticeably quieter in the wind, and keeps a sun-facing front cooler — the choice for jewellers, electronics and mobile shops, and any front that faces the afternoon sun.
Aluminium double skin
A premium look with an insulated core. It is not recommended for openings larger than 16 m² (for example 5 × 3.4 m), because the wind works on a light, wide curtain; on a front that size we fit foam-filled GI double skin instead.
Clear polycarbonate
Transparent slats that keep the shop visible and lit after closing time, for showrooms, car detailing studios, cafés and fashion stores whose window is part of the sale.
Shop shutter prices for common shop fronts (2026)
| Shop front (W × H) | GI single skin | Aluminium single skin | GI double skin, foam | Aluminium double skin | Clear polycarbonate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 × 3.0 m | AED 5,408 | AED 5,516 | AED 6,380 | AED 7,460 | AED 10,160 |
| 4.0 × 3.0 m | AED 6,344 | AED 6,488 | AED 7,640 | AED 9,080 | AED 12,680 |
| 5.0 × 3.0 m | AED 7,280 | AED 7,460 | AED 8,900 | AED 10,700 | AED 13,400 |
| 6.0 × 3.0 m | AED 8,216 | AED 8,432 | AED 10,160 | GI double skin instead | AED 15,560 |
A taller front costs more because the curtain is longer, so send the exact width and height for an exact figure. Paying 100% in advance takes 8% off the price before VAT. Several identical shutters cost the same each, and urgent delivery adds 7%.
Motor, remote and power cuts
Every new shop shutter is quoted motorised, with the motor installed and a remote. The China-made motor is the budget choice; the Italian motor costs AED 1,000 more and suits a front that opens and closes several times a day.
Ask how the shutter is opened by hand during a power cut, and keep the remote's battery fresh — a flat remote battery is a frequent reason a healthy shutter will not open.
Already have a manual shutter?
An existing manual shutter can be motorised without replacing the curtain: AED 3,500 with a China-made motor or AED 4,500 with an Italian motor (+5% VAT). A failed motor on an automatic shutter is replaced for AED 2,000 (+5% VAT).
Size limits and special cases
The price table covers shop fronts up to 6 m wide and 4 m high. A wider or taller opening, a shutter inside a shopping mall, which follows the mall's own fit-out rules, and special clear-shutter designs are priced by our sales team after a visit.
Lead time, payment and warranty
A standard shop shutter takes about 2–3 weeks from confirmation; urgent delivery takes about 7–10 days for 7% more, paid fully in advance. Payment is 80% to start and 20% on handover, or 100% in advance with 8% off.
The warranty is 1 year on the door and motor and 5 years on the powder-coat colour, written on the invoice and running from handover.
How to get a fixed price
Send a photo of the shop front with its width and height on WhatsApp or through the ALSARAY app, and say which type you prefer. If you are not sure of the size, a technician measures it on a free visit. You receive a written quotation with the final AED price; nothing is approximate.
Site check summary
Rolling Shutters UAE quote and safety notes
Before you book
Customer checklist
- Confirm width, height, side guide space, shutter box position, power point, and opening frequency before fabrication.
- Choose the slat type for the site: single-layer, insulated, polycarbonate, GI, stainless steel, or window shutter.
- Ask for motor force, manual release, photocells, access control, emergency access, and maintenance access in the quote.
- For shops and warehouses, document closing procedure, staff safety, and emergency service contacts.
Common customer questions
What people ask before calling
What is the price of a rolling shutter for a shop in the UAE?
At BAB ALSARAY a motorised shutter for a 4 m × 3 m shop front costs AED 6,344 in GI single skin, 7,640 in foam-filled GI double skin and 12,680 in clear polycarbonate, installed with a China-made motor and remote, +5% VAT. A 3 m × 3 m front starts at AED 5,408.
Which roller shutter is best for a shop front?
GI single skin for security at the lowest price, foam-filled GI double skin for the strongest, quietest and coolest front, and clear polycarbonate when the shop should stay visible after closing. Aluminium suits salons and cafés that want a lighter, rust-free front.
Is a polycarbonate roller shutter strong enough for a shop?
Clear polycarbonate is used on showrooms, car detailing studios and fashion stores where display matters. It locks like any shutter but trades some of steel's brute strength for visibility; for maximum security choose foam-filled GI double skin.
Can I motorise my existing manual shop shutter?
Yes, without replacing the curtain: AED 3,500 with a China-made motor or AED 4,500 with an Italian motor, +5% VAT, at BAB ALSARAY. Replacing a failed shutter motor costs AED 2,000 +5% VAT.
How long does it take to install a shop roller shutter?
About 2–3 weeks from confirmation for a standard shutter, or about 7–10 days with urgent delivery, which adds 7% and is paid fully in advance.
What warranty does a shop roller shutter have?
BAB ALSARAY gives 1 year on the door and motor and 5 years on the powder-coat colour, written on the invoice and running from handover.
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