Wooden pergolas · Dubai
Wooden Pergolas
A timber pergola sized for your garden or terrace, finished for outdoor conditions and built by our own team.
Shade and structure for outdoor space
Wooden pergolas give a garden or terrace a defined area for seating or dining, with filtered shade from the slats above. They can stand alone, attach to the house, or frame a seating area beside a pool.
Outdoor timber has to cope with strong sun, heat and humidity, so the timber choice and the finish matter more than they do indoors. We discuss both with you before we draw anything. For outdoor seating and tables to go under the pergola, see outdoor furniture.
Pergola types
Wooden pergolas are usually one of these three types.
Freestanding
Four or more posts in the garden, over a seating or dining area. It can be placed where the shade is needed most.
Attached to the house
Fixed to the wall of the house on one side, so it extends the living space outdoors.
Poolside or terrace
A lighter structure over a terrace or beside a pool, often combined with built-in seating.
Images in this section are design illustrations to show the options, not photographs of completed projects.
Planning points
Approvals
Many communities and buildings require approval for external structures. We supply drawings and trade documents for the application, and work starts once approval is given.
Shade level
Slat spacing and direction decide how much shade you get at different times of day.
Fixings and footings
Posts are fixed to suit the surface, whether that is paving, soil or a roof terrace.
Lighting and fans
Cable routes for lighting can be planned into the design. We arrange a licensed electrician for any lighting or power.
Timber and finishes
The timber and its finish decide how the pergola weathers.
- Outdoor-suitable timber. Species chosen for durability outdoors. We discuss the options and their maintenance at the survey.
- Exterior finishes. Oils, stains or exterior coatings that protect against sun and moisture.
- Fixings. Exterior-grade fixings and post bases.
- Maintenance. Outdoor finishes need re-coating over time. We explain what your chosen finish needs.
From design to installation
- Send the space. Photographs of the garden or terrace and rough measurements.
- Site visit. We measure, check the surface and fixing points, and note the sun direction. The visit is free within Dubai.
- Drawing and fixed price. You approve the design and receive a written, fixed price.
- Approval. Where your community requires it, the application is made with our drawings and trade documents.
- Build and install. The pergola is made in our workshop and installed by our own team.
What affects the price
The main factors are:
- The size of the pergola and the number of posts.
- The timber species and section sizes.
- The finish.
- Fixing method and site access.
- Extras such as built-in seating or planters.
What to send for a quote
- Photographs of the garden, terrace or roof.
- Rough measurements of the area to cover.
- Whether the pergola is freestanding or attached to the house.
- Your community, so we can check the approval process.
- Any designs or photographs you like.
Send these on WhatsApp to +971 54 766 1410, by email to ba***************@***il.com, or through the contact page.
Wooden pergola FAQs
Do I need approval for a pergola?
Often, yes. Many communities and buildings require approval for external structures. We supply drawings and trade documents for the application.
How long does a wooden pergola last outdoors?
It depends on the timber, the finish and the maintenance. We explain the maintenance your chosen finish needs.
Can you install a pergola on a roof terrace?
It depends on the roof and the building rules. We check the fixing options and approvals at the survey.
Can it have a solid roof?
Tell us what you need. We will discuss what is possible for your space and your community’s rules.
Can you add lighting?
We can plan cable routes into the design. We arrange a licensed electrician for the electrical work.
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Plan a pergola
Send photographs and rough measurements of the space on WhatsApp, or use the form below. We will suggest a design and check the approval process for your community.