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Floor-to-ceiling white sheer curtains around a corner living room with the Dubai skyline behind

Curtains

Sheer Curtains in Dubai

Sheer curtains are unlined, lightweight curtains that soften daylight and give daytime privacy without darkening the room. They suit living rooms, dining areas and floor-to-ceiling glass across Dubai. Each one is made to measure, with the track and installation by our own team included. Prices include VAT, and a free home visit gets you an exact quotation.

  • Soft, filtered daylight
  • Privacy during the day
  • Made for floor-to-ceiling glass
  • Track and fitting included

Price

Quoted on your free visit

Price your exact window

Made to measure, installed and including 5% VAT. Your exact price is confirmed after the free measurement.

  • Free home visit & measuring
  • Delivered in 2-4 days after approval
  • Track & installation included

What are sheer curtains?

Sheer curtains are unlined curtains made from light, open fabrics such as voile and linen-look weaves. They filter harsh sun into soft, even daylight and make it harder to see into the room during the day, while still letting you see out to the view.

They are the curtain many Dubai homes start with, because so many apartments and villas have large windows and bright light for most of the year. A sheer takes the glare off without shutting out the city, the sea or the garden. One thing to know: at night, with the lights on inside, a sheer on its own gives much less privacy, which is why many people layer it with a blackout.

Heading styles

Types of Sheer Curtains

The heading is how the curtain hangs from the track or rod. It changes the look of the folds, and how much space the curtain takes when open.

  • White sheer curtain falling in soft, even folds to a terrazzo floor

    Wave

    Wave sheer curtains fall in a continuous, even S-fold on a wave track, so long runs of glass look calm and tidy whether the curtains are open or closed. A favourite for modern Dubai apartments.

    Best for: Floor-to-ceiling glass and modern apartments

    About wave curtains
  • White sheer curtains on a black rod in a bright minimalist living room

    Eyelet

    Eyelet sheer curtains have metal rings set into the top that slide along a rod, giving deeper, rounder folds and a relaxed, contemporary look. They suit wall-fixed rods rather than concealed ceiling tracks.

    Best for: Wall-fixed rods and relaxed living rooms

    About eyelet curtains
  • Close-up of white sheer fabric gathered into pleats at the heading

    Hook / Pinch Pleat

    Hook or pinch pleat sheer curtains, our American pleat, are gathered into neat pleats at the heading and hang from hooks along a track. The tailored top suits formal living and dining rooms.

    Best for: Formal living and dining rooms

    About hook / pinch pleat curtains

Benefits

Why Choose Sheer Curtains

  • Takes the glare off

    Sheers diffuse strong Dubai sun into gentle light, so you can read, work or watch TV without squinting or closing everything up.

  • Daytime privacy

    In daylight a sheer makes the room hard to see into from outside, which is useful for ground-floor villas and low-rise apartments.

  • Keeps your view

    You can still see the skyline, the sea or the garden through a sheer, which a heavy curtain would hide completely.

  • Flatters big windows

    Full-height sheers make ceilings feel taller and soften floor-to-ceiling glass in a way that blinds cannot.

  • Light, airy fabrics

    Choose from voile, linen and linen-look weaves and textured sheers in soft neutrals and gentle tones.

Made to your choice

Options for Sheer Curtains

Every option is shown on the free home visit, with samples held against your own window.

Heading styles

  • Wave

    An even, continuous S-fold on a wave track. The most popular look for sheers across long runs of glass.

  • American pleat

    Pinch-pleated folds at the top give a sheer a tailored, structured look, good for formal living and dining rooms.

  • Eyelet

    Metal rings set into the top slide along a rod, so the sheer falls in deep, rounded folds with a relaxed, contemporary feel.

Fabrics

  • Voile

    Fine and translucent, the lightest option for the brightest, softest daylight.

  • Linen and linen-look weaves

    A natural, slightly textured look that offers a little more privacy by day.

  • Textured weaves

    Subtle slubs and weaves that catch the light and add interest to plain rooms.

Pricing

How Much Do Sheer Curtains Cost in Dubai?

The price depends on your window size, fabric, heading and lining. Use the instant estimate for a guide, or book the free visit for a written quotation.

Installed prices for a 300 × 300 cm window, VAT included
OptionPrice
Sheer Curtains, American PleatAED 760
Sheer Curtains, WaveAED 1,010

At a glance

Sheer Curtains Specifications

Light control
Filters and softens daylight; does not darken the room
Privacy
Good during the day; limited at night when lights are on inside
Heat
Softens glare; pair with a blackout for real heat reduction
Best rooms
Living rooms, dining areas, studies, windows with a view
Fabrics
Voile, linen and linen-look weaves, textured weaves
Headings
Wave, American pleat (hook or pinch pleat) or Eyelet
Operation
Hand-drawn, or motorized for a flat add-on per track
Measuring
Free home visit with fabric samples and a written quotation
Installation
Track and installation included, by our own team
Delivery
Estimated 2-4 days after approval, installed on the day of delivery

Do sheer curtains give privacy at night?

Only partly. In daylight a sheer makes it hard to see in, because outside is brighter than the room. After dark, with lights on inside, that reverses, and shapes and movement can show through. If a room faces another building or a street, pair the sheer with a blackout on a double track.

That is why layered curtains are the usual choice for bedrooms in Downtown and Dubai Marina towers, while living areas with no facing neighbours often do well with sheers alone.

How do you choose sheer curtains for floor-to-ceiling windows?

Sheers look best when they run from ceiling to floor and across the full width of the glass, so the fabric reads as one soft wall rather than a narrow panel.

  • Mount the track at or close to the ceiling to make the room feel taller
  • Choose Wave for long, even folds across wide glass
  • Let the curtain hang just clear of the floor so it falls cleanly
  • Pick a linen-look weave over voile if you want more daytime privacy
  • Think about where the curtain will sit when open so it does not block the view

Voile or linen: which sheer fabric should you pick?

Pick voile for the brightest, most translucent look, and linen or linen-look weaves for a more natural texture and a little more daytime privacy. Voile feels light and polished; linen feels relaxed and suits villas and coastal-style rooms. The consultant brings both so you can compare them against your own window light.

How it works

From booking to installation, across Dubai

Made to measure sounds complicated. In practice you book a time, we do the rest, and you approve a price before anything is made.

  1. 01

    Book a Free Visit

    Choose a time that suits you. Online, by phone or on WhatsApp — it takes a minute.

  2. 02

    We Visit & Measure

    A consultant brings fabric samples to your home, measures every window and advises on style and light control.

  3. 03

    Choose & Confirm

    You receive one written quotation covering everything. Approve it when you are ready.

  4. 04

    We Make & Install

    Your curtains are made to your measurements and fitted by our own installation team.

Questions

Sheer Curtains: Your Questions Answered

Anything else, ask us on WhatsApp.

How much do sheer curtains cost in Dubai?

Sheer curtains cost AED 760 with an American pleat heading or AED 1,010 with a wave heading, for a 300 × 300 cm window. Prices include the track, installation by our own team and 5% VAT. For your exact figure, book a free home visit or try the instant estimate at /get-estimate.

Are sheer curtains see-through?

Sheer curtains let you see out clearly, but they are much harder to see into from outside during the day. At night, when the room is lit and outside is dark, they become more transparent from outside, so bedrooms and street-facing rooms usually need a blackout layer as well.

Do sheer curtains block heat?

Sheer curtains soften glare and take the edge off direct sun, but because they are unlined they do far less against heat than blackout curtains. For west-facing rooms that heat up in the afternoon, layered curtains let you keep the sheer by day and draw the blackout when the sun is strongest.

How quickly can sheer curtains be installed?

Delivery is estimated at 2-4 days after you approve your quotation, and our own team installs the curtains the same day they arrive. Before that, a free home visit covers samples, measuring and a single written quotation, so you can go from first visit to fitted curtains within days.

Do I need to measure my windows before booking?

No. Our consultant measures every window during the free home visit, brings fabric samples and gives you one written quotation, with no charge and no obligation. Sheers are often hung close to the ceiling, so it helps to think about how high you want the curtain before the visit.

Can sheer curtains be fitted without drilling in a rented flat?

In most cases, yes. Drill-free fixings are possible for many rented homes, and our consultant will recommend fixings that suit your tenancy. Sheers are light, which helps, but the right fixing still depends on your ceiling and window, so it is checked at the home visit.

Which heading is better for sheers, Wave or American pleat?

Wave is the more popular choice for sheers, because its even S-fold flows across wide glass and looks calm and modern. American pleat gives a more tailored, structured look with pinch-pleated folds at the top, which suits formal living and dining rooms. Samples of both are shown at the home visit.

Can I add blackout curtains to my sheers?

Yes, by choosing layered curtains: a sheer and a blackout on a double track. If you might want both, quote them together so the right track goes up the first time.

Are sheer curtains a good idea for a villa living room?

Yes. Full-height sheers suit villa living rooms in areas such as Arabian Ranches because they soften bright garden light, give daytime privacy from the street and keep the room feeling open. Pair them with a blackout layer wherever you also need darkness or privacy at night.

Can sheer curtains be motorized?

Yes. Motorization is a flat add-on of AED 1,000 per track, covering the motor, power supply and wiring, pairing to a remote and the phone app, and fitting on the same visit. Motorized sheers can close on a schedule as the afternoon sun arrives and open again in the evening.

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