Dubai

Art Fabrication Dubai: Bespoke Technical Engineering and Installation

Since 1999, our design office and 21,500 sq ft art fabrication workshop in France have been transforming ambitious concepts into physical reality. We integrate metal, wood, neon, technical glass, and composite engineering to ensure turnkey delivery anywhere in the world as an expert art fabricator.

Art Fabrication Projects

Bespoke Art Fabrication Challenges in Dubai and the Emirati Metropolis

Installing artworks in Dubai requires rigorous management of access within ultra-dense districts such as Downtown or the DIFC. The urban layout, characterized by monumental infrastructure and highly regulated roadways, demands meticulous planning of unloading and installation operations.

Crane and access regulations in Dubai districts:

The installation of artworks requires specific permits from the Dubai municipality and the RTA for the use of heavy-duty cranes in urban areas. Our teams anticipate the constraints of lifting in strong winds and coordinate nighttime windows of opportunity to comply with traffic flows and security protocols at high-end sites.

artwork by Zoulikha Bouabdellah in the United Arab Emirates created by art project

Fine Art Fabrication in France and UAE Export Logistics

Each stage of the fabrication is centralized in our French facility, ensuring continuous quality control. This remote production model allows us to utilize cutting-edge technologies before the logistical transfer to the Persian Gulf.

Installation and validation through full dry assembly in a 21,500 sq ft workshop:

To ensure safe deployment in Dubai, we systematically carry out a full dry run assembly of each work of art under our 10-ton (22,000 lbs) overhead crane. This critical phase allows us to validate the adjustment tolerances and structural stability of metal or composite components. Once verified, shipping is organized via specialized sea or air convoys, including technical packaging designed to protect the artworks from temperature variations during transit.

packaging of artwork for the United Arab Emirates
Art fabrication in progress at art project workshops

Technical Engineering and Material Durability in the UAE Desert

The art project design office analyzes the extreme environmental constraints of Dubai, where intense heat and saline humidity accelerate degradation processes.

UV resistance and protection against salt corrosion:

We select high-performance alloys and specific surface treatments to ensure the durability of the artwork. The engineering includes thermal expansion calculations for structures exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations, as well as the application of UV-resistant varnish and coatings resistant to abrasive sand. This expertise ensures that the artworks retain their aesthetic and structural integrity, whether installed by the sea or in the heart of the desert.

Bespoke art fabrication: on-site installation phase

Request for study: Dubai

Our design office will validate the technical, regulatory, and budgetary feasibility of your project. Send us your file for a detailed analysis.