The Best Blinds for Dubai Heat and Strong Sun

Dubai sun is strong for most of the year, and west facing rooms can heat up fast in the afternoon. The right blind keeps rooms cooler, protects furniture from fading and makes the AC work less.

Quick answer: For Dubai heat, sunscreen roller blinds are best for cutting glare and heat while keeping the view, and blackout roller blinds with a light backing block the most heat in bedrooms. Combining blinds with curtains works best in west facing rooms.

Sunscreen roller blinds

Made from a woven mesh that blocks a large share of the sun’s heat and glare while you can still see out. They are graded by openness. A lower openness blocks more heat but gives less view.

• Best for living rooms with a view
• Cuts glare on TVs and screens
• Keeps daytime privacy from outside

Blackout roller blinds

Solid, coated fabric that blocks light completely. A white or light backing reflects heat back out through the glass.

• Best for bedrooms and media rooms
• Blocks the most heat when fully down

Zebra blinds

Good flexible option, but the sheer bands let heat through. Pair with heavy curtains in very hot rooms.

Tips to get more from your blinds

• Choose a light colour on the window side. Dark backs absorb heat.
• Close blinds on sun facing windows before the sun reaches them.
• Combine blinds with curtains for the hottest rooms.
• Consider motorized blinds that close on a timer. See are motorized curtains worth it.

Which room gets which blind?

• West facing living room: sunscreen roller, plus curtains
• Bedroom: blackout roller
• Kitchen: PVC sunscreen roller
• Home office: sunscreen roller or zebra

Explore our sunscreen roller blinds or read the best curtain fabrics for Dubai’s climate.

Frequently asked questions

Do blinds really reduce AC costs?

Blocking sun before it heats the room reduces how hard the AC has to work, especially in west and south facing rooms.

What colour blind is best for heat?

A light or white backing on the window side reflects more heat. Dark backs absorb heat.

Can I see outside through sunscreen blinds?

Yes. Sunscreen fabric is a fine mesh, so you can see out during the day while glare is reduced.

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