Curtain Wall Systems in Abu Dhabi
Engineered facade glazing for commercial buildings, towers and showrooms — unitised, stick-built and spider systems built to UAE wind and thermal loads.
A curtain wall is a non-structural exterior cladding system that hangs off a building's structural frame, made of aluminium mullions and transoms holding insulated glass, metal panels or stone. Raihan Aluminium & Glass delivers unitised, stick-built and spider glazing systems with structural calculations, weather-tightness testing and full UAE municipality coordination.
System Types
- Unitised curtain walls — pre-assembled in factory, faster site erection on tall buildings
- Stick-built systems — site-assembled, suitable for smaller commercial buildings
- Spider glazing — frameless point-fixed glass for atriums and feature facades
- Structural silicone glazing — flush exterior look with hidden frames
- ACP cladding integration — combined glass + aluminium composite panels
- Skylights & rooflights — engineered overhead glazing
Engineered for UAE Conditions
Wind Load Design
Calculations to UAE wind code with safety factors for tower-height pressures.
Thermal Performance
Low-E coated insulated glass + thermal-break aluminium reduces solar heat gain.
Water Tightness
Drained-and-pressure-equalised systems tested to EN/ASTM standards.
Fire Safety
Spandrel insulation and firestopping detailed to UAE civil defence requirements.
Acoustic
Laminated and IGU configurations to meet 32–42 dB Rw in commercial spaces.
Maintenance
Easy-clean coatings, replaceable gaskets, accessible glazing units.
Curtain Wall FAQs
What is a curtain wall?
A non-structural exterior cladding system that hangs off a building's structural frame and carries only its own weight plus wind load.
Stick-built vs unitised?
Stick-built is site-assembled, suiting smaller projects. Unitised is workshop-pre-assembled and craned into place — better for towers.
What glass do you use?
Double-glazed insulated units with low-E or solar-control coatings; tempered or heat-strengthened, with laminated for spandrel and overhead.
Do you handle approvals?
Yes — shop drawings, structural calcs, fire-safety details and material certificates for UAE municipality and civil defence sign-off.