Al Barsha is one of the most mixed areas in Dubai — older villas in Barsha 1 and 2, apartment blocks along the main roads, and a lot of family housing that has been lived in for years rather than newly handed over. Most of our work here is replacement rather than first fit.
The windows in Al Barsha
Replacement work has its own set of problems: old tracks screwed into crumbling plaster, brackets at heights that do not match the new window, and holes that need making good. We allow time for that rather than pretending a swap is a ten-minute job.
What we usually fit
If the old fixings are sound we reuse the positions, which keeps the wall intact and the price down. If they are not, we say so before we start rather than after. Roads like Umm Suqeim Street carry traffic noise, and while curtains are not soundproofing, a heavier lined fabric does take the edge off it noticeably.
Fabrics that survive Al Barsha
Most Barsha work is replacement, so the fabric decision is usually made against something that already failed. The two common failures are fading on a west window and a lining that has gone brittle and split along the fold. Both point the same way: line everything that takes direct sun, and choose the lining for longevity rather than saving a few dirhams, because the lining always dies before the face cloth does. On the main roads, a heavier lined fabric also takes a noticeable edge off traffic noise.
Cost and lead time
Replacement is not always cheaper than a first fit, and it is honest to say so. If the old fixings are sound we reuse the positions, which keeps the wall intact and the price down. If they are not — crumbling plaster, brackets at the wrong height for the new drop — there is making-good to do and we say that before we start rather than after. Either way we quote after seeing the existing installation, not from a photo.
The mistake we fix most often
The Barsha mistake is reusing an old track because it is still up. A track that has carried a heavy lined curtain for eight years has worn glides and a bowed centre, and hanging new fabric on it means the new curtain drags within a season. If the track is tired, replace it with the fabric — it is a small part of the total and it is the part that determines whether the whole thing still works in five years.
The practical side
Villa parking in Barsha 1 and 2 is usually fine; the apartment blocks on the main roads can be awkward at peak times. Late morning is the easiest slot for us here, and it means we are not carrying materials past school run traffic.
Curtains and blinds in Al Barsha: common questions
Can you replace old curtains and reuse the fittings?
Often, if they are sound — it keeps the wall intact and the price down. We check the fixings and the track at the visit and tell you honestly whether they will carry the new fabric. A worn track with a bowed centre will make a new curtain drag, and that is not worth saving.
Do you remove and dispose of the old curtains?
Yes, at no extra charge when we fit the replacements. Mention it at the visit so we allow the time and bring the right vehicle — an eight-window villa produces more than people expect.
Will curtains help with traffic noise on Umm Suqeim Street?
They are not soundproofing and nobody honest will tell you otherwise. What a heavier lined fabric does is take the edge off — it absorbs some of the higher frequencies and makes the room feel calmer. If noise is the main problem, the glazing is the fix; curtains help at the margin.
Is the measurement visit in Al Barsha really free?
Yes. We bring the full fabric books to your home in Al Barsha, measure every window and give you a written, itemised quote — no charge and no obligation to order. Nothing is payable at the visit whether or not you go ahead.
How long does a job in Al Barsha take?
Most jobs are measured, made and fitted within three to seven working days of approving the fabric. Motorised tracks take around a week because the track is cut to your measurements. Everything is made to size and installed by our own fitters rather than subcontracted, which is why we can hold that timeline and stand behind the warranty.
Best suited to this area
- Blackout Curtains — Total darkness, made to measure and fitted in your home.
- Roller Blinds — The most practical blind there is. Blackout, sunscreen or plain.
- Sheer Curtains — Daylight without the glare, privacy without losing the view.
- Vertical Blinds — Built for wide glass and sliding doors. Tilt to steer the light.
Areas near Al Barsha we also cover
- Curtains and blinds in Mirdif
- Curtains and blinds in Emirates Hills
- Curtains and blinds in The Springs
- Curtains and blinds in Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Book a free measurement
We bring the fabric books to your home in Al Barsha, measure every window and give you a written quote. No charge, no obligation.