Blackout curtains Dubai: made to measure for dark, cool rooms

What makes a curtain truly blackout?

A curtain becomes blackout in one of two ways. Most of ours use a separate blackout lining, a fabric with a coated or bonded layer on the back that stops light passing through, sewn behind the face fabric you choose. The other route is a triple weave blackout fabric, where a dark yarn is woven into the middle of the cloth. Lining gives you the widest choice of face fabrics. Triple weave is softer and lighter, though it blocks slightly less.

The fabric is only half of it. Light escapes at the top above the track, at the sides past the window frame, at the centre where two curtains meet, and under the hem. A well made blackout curtain that is badly fitted still leaves a bright halo round the window. That is why we plan the fitting on the visit before we cut any fabric.

Lining can be sewn in or detachable. Sewn in lining gives the neatest drape and the crispest folds. Detachable lining hangs from the same hooks on its own tape, so the face curtain can be cleaned separately or a blackout layer added to curtains you already own. We recommend the option that suits the fabric and how you clean.

Blackout curtain options we make

Each style below can be made with blackout lining. The heading changes how the curtain folds and how much light slips through at the top.

How we stop light leaking round blackout curtains in Dubai

Our fitting standard for blackout curtains in Dubai is built around the four places light escapes. At the top, we fix the track to the ceiling or as close to it as possible, or fit a pelmet or concealed recess so nothing shows above. At the sides, we extend the track 15 to 20 cm beyond the window frame on each side and can add returns that turn the curtain back to the wall. At the centre, overlap arms let the two leading edges cross. At the floor, curtains finish about 1 cm above the floor, or with a slight break onto it if you prefer.

Fullness matters too. We make pinch pleat and wave blackout curtains at 2 to 2.5 times the track width, so the curtain covers the glass completely even when the folds are deep. For tracks and fixing options, see our curtain tracks and installation page.

Blackout curtains for Dubai sun, heat and glass

Dubai daylight is strong from early morning, and in summer the sun rises before 6am. Blackout curtains help shift workers, babies and anyone who sleeps late. Lined and interlined curtains also cut heat gain through glass, so a west facing room stays cooler and the air conditioning works less hard.

Some Dubai specifics we plan for. Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors onto a balcony or terrace need a track long enough to stack the curtains clear of the opening. Double height villa windows usually need a ceiling track and often motorized curtains. Pale or white blackout curtains are popular, but a white face fabric glows slightly when strong sun hits the back, so we show you samples against the light. For a full blackout with a lighter look by day, pair the curtains with a sheer curtain on a double track or with a blackout roller blind behind.

Blackout curtains price and how ordering works

As a market example, public prices seen on a Dubai competitor site in November 2026 started from AED 500 for pinch pleat blackout curtains at 2.5 x 3 m, and from AED 2,000 for motorized curtains at 2 x 3 m. Your price depends on window size, fabric, lining type, heading, track and any motor. Our curtain cost guide explains each factor.

We visit with the fabric and lining library, measure every window and agree the track position. You receive a written quote within 24 hours. A 50% deposit books a fixed fitting date. Our craftspeople make the curtains to order in Dubai to the written specification, including fullness, heading and pattern match. Every pair is inspected and photographed before delivery, and our team fits them and dresses the folds on the agreed day, covered by our workmanship guarantee.

Blackout curtains across the UAE: where we work

People often search for blackout curtains in the UAE or in Abu Dhabi when they are comparing options. The Fabric Room is a Dubai based soft furnishings studio, and our home visits, measuring and fitting are carried out by our own team.

Before the visit, our blackout curtain guide and how to measure for curtains help you plan. You can also design matching cushions or a headboard in the The Fabric Room Design Studio. When you are ready, book a home visit or message us on WhatsApp on +971 50 551 1768, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm.