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Sliding doors for Marina apartments
In the Marina the sliding door is the apartment's front row: it carries the view, it takes the salt, and it is the one thing residents touch every day. When it ages, it tends to show in the same three ways — heavy to move, letting dust in, and letting the Walk in after midnight.
- salt-rated rollers and hardware
- occupied you stay in the flat
- free survey on your balcony
What a Marina sliding door needs
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Stainless
Rollers and fixings
Salt reaches every floor here
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Acoustic laminated
Glazing
For apartments facing the Walk
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Solar control
Coating
West-facing balconies take the afternoon
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Brush and gasket
Seals
The part that stops the dust
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Low threshold
Track
Drained, so water leaves the channel
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We produce
Curtain walls, structural and semi-structural glazing, ventilated and cassette facades. The system carries its own weight and the wind load of a tall building, and the glass line stays unbroken across the elevation.
Canopies, balustrades, railings and pool fencing, where glass is carried by an aluminium or steel frame. The load goes through the metal, the glass stays transparent.
Frameless glazing, spider systems, skylights and roof lanterns — everything built so the frame disappears and only the glass is read.
Office and glass partitions, sliding and smart-glass systems. They divide a floor without walls: light passes through, noise does not.
Glazed structures with a fire-resistance rating for escape routes and openings between fire compartments.
Priced per project
Glazed facade
Curtain wall
Glass floors
Stair railings
Glass fences
Glass canopies
Skylights
Glass partitions
Fire-resistant glazing
How a replacement runs in an occupied apartment
- Survey on your balcony, with the building's rules checked at the same time Engineer on site within 48 hours
- Building approval and any permits obtained before we book a date Most Marina towers require it
- Leaf sizes confirmed against the service lift and the corridor route Decided before manufacture, not on delivery day
- Floors and finishes protected, removal of the old leaves planned Route and timing agreed with the building
- One opening at a time, sealed before the next is opened Planned so the flat is not left open
- Handover with the track cleaning routine explained The single thing that decides how it ages
Examples of solutions
Profile Systems
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Schuco
Learn more about SchucoSchüco aluminium systems carry large panes on slim frames — for villas, apartments and offices where the view matters.
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GUTMANN
Learn more about GUTMANNGUTMANN systems are offered by Gutmann Middle East LLC, based in Dubai Investments Park: hinged windows and doors, sliding and lift-and-slide doors, curtain walls and glass railings
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Deceuninck
Learn more about DeceuninckDeceuninck uPVC profiles are designed in Belgium for superior insulation, weather resistance and a sleek finish. A popular choice for energy-efficient homes across Europe
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Cortizo
Learn more about CortizoCortizo aluminium systems combine precise Spanish engineering with high thermal and acoustic performance. A reliable choice for windows, doors and facades that need to perform in demanding climates
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Montana 120
Learn more about Montana 120Montana 120 is a thermal-break sliding series from Gulfex (Gulf Extrusion LLC), with the profile extruded here in Dubai. A straightforward choice for sliding windows and balcony doors of ordinary size
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TB-600
Learn more about TB-600TB-600 is the thermal-break hinged window and door series of Gulfex (Gulf Extrusion LLC). The profile is extruded in Dubai, and the same maker covers sliding, folding and curtain-wall systems
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ALUK
Learn more about ALUKALUK is an Italian aluminium systems brand known for slim, minimalist frames that maximise glass area without compromising strength. Perfect for architectural projects that call for a light, contemporary look
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Vetromax
Learn more about VetromaxVetromax combines advanced glazing technology with aluminium framing for maximum light, strength and energy efficiency. A modern solution for panoramic windows and glass facades
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REHAU
Learn more about REHAUREHAU uPVC systems are engineered in Germany for outstanding thermal insulation, soundproofing and long-term durability. A proven choice for energy-efficient windows and doors worldwide
The honest downside
Where a standard slider struggles in a Marina tower
A conventional sliding door closes onto brushes and fins, not a compressed gasket. High on a Marina tower, where wind presses on the facade and the flat is cooled hard, a little air, fine dust and sound still get past the interlock and the sill.
The salt does not go away either. Stainless hardware outlasts plated parts, but the track still needs rinsing and cleaning, and the building often fixes the frame colour and profile seen from outside. If the old door is simply heavy, a clean track and new rollers may be all it needs.
For a bedroom facing the Walk or a living room on a high, windward floor, a lift-and-slide door sets the leaf down on a continuous seal. A standard slider remains the right choice for a typical Marina balcony, where easy daily use and panels that fit the service lift matter most.
Consider instead
Lift-and-slide doors
Frequently asked questions
Usually not. In the Marina the common cause is fine sand packed into the bottom track, which makes the rollers run on grit rather than on the rail. A thorough clean can bring a door like that back. If it is still heavy after that, the rollers have worn and those can often be changed without touching the frame.
The Marina sits on a saltwater channel, so salt-laden air reaches balconies on every floor, not just the ones facing the sea. It attacks plated components first — rollers, cams, screws and handle fixings. Specifying stainless for those parts costs little at order stage and is the difference between hardware that lasts and hardware that seizes.
Yes, and it is mostly a glass and seal question rather than a frame one. Acoustic laminated glazing, panes of differing thickness in the unit, and seals that pull tight along the whole leaf all reduce what comes through. We do not publish figures for it, because the honest result depends on your floor, your orientation and what the existing door is.
In almost every Marina tower, yes. Management normally approves the work in advance, and there are usually rules about working hours, service lift booking and protecting common areas. We handle that paperwork as part of the job — it is sequential, so it is the first thing we start rather than the last.
Related pages
Nearby pages and the rest of the catalogue.
- Apartment doors
- Automatic doors
- Balcony doors
- Bi-fold doors
- Black doors
- Bronze doors
- Brown doors
- Corner sliding doors
- Double-leaf doors
- Entrance doors
- Fire-rated doors
- French doors
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