Blackout Curtains Abu Dhabi | Made to Measure for Darker, Cooler Rooms

In Abu Dhabi, custom blackout curtains usually cost AED 65–120 per square metre. The price depends on fabric, lining, heading style and window size. A typical 3 m × 2.8 m bedroom window costs about AED 546–1,008. Carpet Hub offers free quotes and 15% OFF this month.

Buy from a local made-to-measure specialist rather than a ready-made shop. A specialist measures your windows and fits curtains without light gaps. Carpet Hub’s showroom sits behind FAB Bank and Abu Dhabi Municipality. We offer free samples, free measurement and expert fitting.

Yes. 3-pass coated fabrics and curtains with a blackout lining block 100% of light through the fabric. However, light can still leak around the edges. Ceiling tracks, wide side coverage and center overlaps give near-total darkness in the room.

For most Abu Dhabi homes, wave-style curtains on a ceiling track work best. They close tightly and leave few gaps. Pinch pleat suits formal villas and majlis rooms. Choose 3-pass coated or lined fabric for full darkness.

Yes, if the fabric has a 3-pass coating or a separate blackout lining. The color does not matter once the coating is in place. Unlined light fabrics without coating will glow and let some light through.

Coated polyester is the best all-round blackout fabric. It blocks all light, resists fading and is easy to clean. Velvet is best for luxury and sound absorption. Linen-look fabrics work well when paired with a blackout lining.

Light colors like white, beige and light grey are best for Abu Dhabi. They reflect more sunlight and heat. With a good blackout coating, any color blocks light fully. Dark colors work well for bedrooms and home cinemas.

Blackout curtains have a coating, lining or dense triple weave that stops light. Regular curtains only filter light, so the room stays bright. Blackout curtains also reduce heat gain, UV fading and outside noise better than regular curtains.

Yes. Blackout curtains stop much of the sun’s heat at the window before it warms the room. Thermal and white-backed fabrics work best on west- and south-facing glass. Your AC works less, which can help lower cooling bills.

Mount the track on the ceiling and extend it 15–20 cm past each side. Add return ends that wrap back to the wall. Use overlap arms in the center and finish curtains just above the floor. Our free measurement visit plans all of this.