CUSTOM SHOWER ENCLOSURES · DUBAI
Made-to-measure shower glass for angled ceilings, out-of-square walls, curved corners, steam showers and designer layouts. Drawn to your bathroom, fabricated to the millimetre and installed by a bathroom renovation team.
Toughened safety glass 8–12mm · Curved, steel-look and steam-ready options · SS304 and SS316 hardware · Free site survey across Dubai
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OVERVIEW
Custom shower enclosures in Dubai are for the showers that standard kits cannot fit: a sloping attic ceiling, a wall that is out of square, a curved corner, a steam shower or a layout the designer drew before the room was built. Vision Three designs, fabricates and installs custom shower enclosures for apartments, villas, hotels and offices across Dubai, in 8mm, 10mm and 12mm toughened glass, templated to your bathroom and cut to the millimetre.
Custom work is where careful measuring matters most. A straight cut-to-size panel can be adjusted on site by a few millimetres, but bent glass, shaped glass and steam-sealed glass cannot, because toughened glass is made to its final shape in the furnace. Every custom enclosure we make starts with a full survey, a dimensioned drawing for your approval and, where the walls are out of true, a physical template, so the glass fits the room as it actually is, not as the plan says.
We have renovated bathrooms in Dubai since 2008, so we can also correct walls, tiling and waterproofing before the glass is made. This page covers the custom layouts we build, how we template and fabricate, real AED prices, mistakes to avoid and how we work. For standard sizes, compare our shower glass doors, sliding shower glass doors and walk-in shower glass enclosures, or see the full range in our overview of shower glass enclosures in Dubai.
We measure with a laser and, where walls are out of true, make a physical template of the opening.
You see a dimensioned drawing of every panel, door and fixing before any glass is cut.
Every panel carries a visible safety mark. Holes, notches and curves are made before toughening, never after.
Survey, drawings, fabrication, installation and silicone sealing on a single written quotation with no extras on the day.
CUSTOM LAYOUTS
Each custom layout solves a specific site problem. These are the six we build most often and what each is best at.
Glass cut to follow an attic, loft or sloping ceiling, with the top edge shaped to the exact angle so there is no gap.
Bent toughened glass for rounded corners and quadrant showers, made to a fixed radius for a smooth, soft shape.
Fully sealed glass to the ceiling with door seals and a sloped ceiling for condensation, ready for a steam generator.
Slim black or bronze framed glass in a factory or Crittall-style grid, built to your pattern and finish.
Reeded, frosted, bronze or grey tinted glass for privacy and a designer look, in any of our enclosure layouts.
Panels templated to walls that lean, bow or run at an angle, so the enclosure fits without large silicone gaps.
A regular alcove or corner is usually cheaper with a standard layout: see our shower glass doors, sliding shower glass doors, walk-in shower glass enclosures and frameless shower glass.
WHY VISION THREE
Where walls are out of true we make a physical template, so the glass fits the room rather than the plan.
You approve a dimensioned drawing of every panel, because custom glass cannot be changed once toughened.
Final measurements are taken on finished surfaces with a laser level, to within 1mm.
Neutral-cure, anti-fungal sanitary silicone as standard, so marble and stone are never stained.
We can correct walls, falls and waterproofing through our bathroom tiling and MEP teams before the glass goes in.
Glass, shaping, thickness, hardware finish and installation are itemised so you can compare quotes like for like.
HOW IT WORKS
We measure with a laser level, check walls, floor fall and ceiling, and photograph the opening. Walls that are out of true are templated.
You choose the layout, glass, finish and hardware. We issue a dimensioned drawing and an itemised quotation, usually within 24 to 72 hours.
Once tiles and grout are done we take final measurements. Glass is cut, shaped or bent, drilled and toughened. Typically 10–15 working days, longer for curved glass.
We fix the channels, brackets and hardware, set the glass and check every joint and gap. Most custom enclosures are fitted in one day.
Joints are sealed with sanitary silicone and left to cure for 24 hours. We water-test the enclosure, check the door action and show you the cleaning routine.
CUSTOM OPTIONS GUIDE
Different site problems call for different custom solutions. The guide below shows the usual starting point, and we confirm every option on site.
| Your situation | Custom solution | Typical glass | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sloping attic or loft ceiling | Angle-cut glass following the slope | 10mm toughened | Drawing and template needed; fixed to the ceiling line |
| Rounded corner or quadrant shower | Bent (curved) toughened glass | 10mm toughened | Longer lead time, usually 3–5 weeks |
| Steam shower | Fully sealed glass to the ceiling with seals | 10mm toughened | Sloped ceiling needed; steam generator by others |
| Designer or steel-look finish | Slim framed glass in a grid pattern | 8–10mm toughened | Frame finish and pattern agreed on the drawing |
| Wall out of square or leaning | Templated panels with tapered edges | 10mm toughened | Physical template taken on site before making |
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Every custom enclosure is quoted from a site survey, not from a catalogue, so the options above are a starting point. Send us photos and rough dimensions on WhatsApp and we can usually say in one reply which approach suits the room.
GLASS, HARDWARE & FINISHES
Custom enclosures give the widest choice of glass and finish. For the cleanest frameless look, see our frameless shower glass page.
Smaller custom panels and steel-look framed glass. Strong and cost-efficient.
Our default for custom frameless, steam and angled enclosures. A solid, reassuring feel.
Tall or wide custom panels and heavy doors. The most substantial option.
Glass shaped in the furnace to a fixed radius for quadrant and rounded showers. Cannot be altered once made.
Reeded, frosted, bronze or grey glass for privacy and a designer look, matched to your tiles.
Steam-grade seals, vertical edge seals and a hydrophobic coating keep the glass clear and watertight.
Hinges, handles and frames come in polished chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, brushed gold, bronze and gunmetal. We specify SS304 stainless steel as standard and marine-grade SS316 for coastal homes on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, JBR, Emaar Beachfront and Bluewaters Island, where salt-laden air can pit lower-grade fittings. Low-iron glass removes the green edge tint of standard glass and typically adds 20–30% to the glass cost. Steam showers also need a sloped ceiling of around 15 degrees so condensation runs down the wall instead of dripping on the bather.
WHERE WE WORK
Curved, steam, steel-look and full-height enclosures for master bathrooms in Emirates Hills, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Hills Estate, often within a villa renovation.
Angled and bespoke enclosures for awkward footprints in Downtown, JLT, Business Bay and Dubai Marina. See our apartment renovation work.
Designer enclosures in fluted or steel-look glass with a repeatable specification across many rooms.
Steam rooms, spa showers and changing-room enclosures built to hard-wearing, easy-clean specifications.
PROBLEMS WE SOLVE
Ordered before tiling or from drawings of walls that are out of true. We re-template and re-make the glass to the real opening.
No sealed top or a flat ceiling. We seal to the ceiling and advise on a sloped ceiling so condensation runs down the wall.
Panels cut square for walls that are not. We re-make tapered panels that fit with a thin, neat joint.
A shower in a loft or niche with no room to swing. We design a sliding, pivot or fixed solution to suit.
Old silicone that was never anti-fungal grade. We cut it out completely, clean and dry the joint, then re-seal.
Toughened and bent glass cannot be repaired once damaged, so we template, re-make and replace the panel.
COST GUIDE 2026
Supplied and installed, custom shower enclosures in Dubai typically cost from AED 3,200 for an angled or out-of-square enclosure in 10mm glass to AED 16,000 or more for a large steam, curved or steel-look design in low-iron glass. A custom L-shaped enclosure in 10mm glass with a hinged door usually lands between AED 3,200 and AED 5,500.
Price follows five things: the glass area in square metres, the amount of shaping or bending, the glass type and thickness, the number of panels, cut-outs and fixings, and the hardware finish. Bent glass, steel-look frames, matte black and brushed gold cost more than flat clear glass with chrome fittings.
Our quotes include survey, drawings, templating, fabrication, delivery, installation, silicone sealing and removal of packaging. Removing an existing enclosure is quoted separately, typically AED 150–350, and the steam generator and its plumbing are quoted separately by our MEP team.
CUSTOM STANDARD
AED 3,200 – 5,500
Angled, L-shaped or out-of-square enclosure in 10mm clear glass with templating, easy-clean coating and chrome or matte black hardware.
STEAM & CURVED
AED 5,500 – 9,500
Sealed steam enclosure to the ceiling, or bent glass for a quadrant or rounded shower, in 10mm glass with SS316 hardware.
DESIGNER & FULL ROOM
AED 9,500 – 16,000+
Large steel-look, fluted or tinted designs, wide steam rooms and low-iron glass with gold or bronze hardware.
Add-ons: easy-clean coating AED 250–600 · low-iron upgrade +20–30% · frosted, fluted or tinted glass +15–35% · premium hardware finish +AED 300–900. Indicative 2026 prices, supplied and installed; your exact figure follows a free site survey and drawing.
TIMELINE
Same day
SURVEY
2–3 days
DRAWINGS & QUOTE
10–15 days
FABRICATION
1 day
INSTALLATION
24 hrs
SILICONE CURE
From first visit to a usable shower typically takes 3 to 4 weeks for flat custom glass, and 4 to 6 weeks for curved glass. If the enclosure is part of a renovation, we book the final measure for the day after grouting finishes so the glass is ready when the room is.
COMPARE
What is the difference between a custom and a standard shower enclosure? A standard enclosure uses common sizes and layouts and is quicker and cheaper, while a custom enclosure is templated and made to your exact opening, ceiling or shape. Choose custom when walls are out of true, the ceiling is sloped, or you want curved, steam or designer glass. Read more on our shower glass doors page.
| Feature | Standard enclosure | Custom enclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Common sizes, adjusted on site | Made to your exact opening |
| Shapes | Straight panels and doors | Angled, curved, sloped and steam options |
| Process | Survey, then make | Survey, template, drawing, then make |
| Lead time | 7–14 days | 3–6 weeks |
| Glass finishes | Clear, low-iron, frosted | Clear, fluted, tinted, steel-look and more |
| Best for | Regular alcoves and corners | Awkward spaces and designer bathrooms |
| Indicative price (AED) | 1,400–7,500+ | 3,200–16,000+ |
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AVOID COSTLY ERRORS
1. Ordering glass before the tiles are done. Tiles and grout change the opening by up to 30mm. Custom glass ordered before tiling often cannot be used, and cannot be altered once toughened.
2. Skipping the template. Walls in older Dubai buildings are rarely square. Cutting panels from a tape measure leaves wide silicone gaps; a template makes them fit.
3. Not planning the steam ceiling. A flat ceiling in a steam shower drips on the bather. Plan a slope of around 15 degrees and a sealed ceiling before the glass is ordered.
4. Choosing curved glass without allowing for lead time. Bent glass is made in the furnace to a fixed radius and takes longer. Allow 3 to 5 weeks and do not change the design after approval.
5. Ignoring cleaning and maintenance. Fluted glass and steel-look grids have more edges to clean. Choose the finish with the cleaning routine in mind.
6. Drilling or trimming after toughening. Toughened glass cannot be cut, drilled or notched once tempered. Every hole and cut-out must be on the approved drawing.
QUICK CHECKLIST
✓ Site survey and photos completed
✓ Physical template taken for out-of-true walls
✓ Dimensioned drawing approved before glass is made
✓ Tiles and grout finished before the final measure
✓ Ceiling slope planned for steam showers
✓ Curved glass lead time allowed for
✓ Hardware rated to the glass weight
✓ Safety mark visible on every panel
✓ Easy-clean coating specified
✓ SS316 hardware for homes near the sea
AFTERCARE
Ten seconds removes water before minerals dry on the glass. It is the single most effective habit.
Use a soft cloth and a mild non-acid cleaner, and a soft brush for the grooves and frame edges.
Open and close the door and look for sagging or hardened seals. Replace seals when they harden.
Run the extractor during your shower and for 20 minutes afterwards to reduce mould in the silicone joints.
Have the steam generator descaled as advised by its maker, because limescale builds up quickly in Dubai’s hard water.
Silicone discolours and loses adhesion. Our home maintenance and handyman teams can renew it in a single visit.
AREAS WE COVER
We survey, fabricate and install custom shower enclosures in Dubai across every major community, from beachfront apartments to gated villa estates.
FAQS
Supplied and installed, custom shower enclosures in Dubai typically cost AED 3,200–5,500 for an angled or L-shaped enclosure, AED 5,500–9,500 for steam or curved designs, and AED 9,500–16,000+ for large designer, steel-look or low-iron enclosures. The exact price follows a free site survey and drawing.
A custom shower enclosure is shower glass made to your exact opening, ceiling or shape instead of a standard size. It is templated and drawn for approval, then cut, shaped or bent and toughened. It suits sloped ceilings, out-of-square walls, steam showers and designer layouts.
Flat custom glass typically takes 3 to 4 weeks from survey to installation, including 10 to 15 working days of fabrication and toughening. Curved glass takes 4 to 6 weeks, because bent glass is made to a fixed radius and has a longer lead time.
Yes. We survey the slope and cut the top edge of the glass to the exact angle, then fix it to the ceiling line so there is no gap. This is common in loft and attic bathrooms and needs an approved drawing before the glass is made.
Yes. We supply bent toughened glass for quadrant and rounded showers, made to a fixed radius in the furnace. Because it cannot be altered once made, the radius and size are approved on a drawing, and lead time is usually 3 to 5 weeks.
Yes. A steam enclosure is sealed with glass to the ceiling, door seals and a ceiling sloped at around 15 degrees so condensation runs down the wall. We make and install the glass, and our MEP team can handle the steam generator and plumbing.
A steel-look shower enclosure uses slim black or bronze framed glass in a factory or Crittall-style grid. It is built to your pattern and finish, usually in 8mm to 10mm toughened glass, and gives a designer, industrial look at a lower cost than a solid steel frame.
10mm toughened glass is the best all-round choice for custom frameless, steam and angled enclosures. Use 12mm for tall or wide panels and heavy doors, and 8mm for smaller panels and steel-look framed glass.
No. Toughened and bent glass cannot be cut, drilled or reshaped once made, so every dimension, hole and cut-out is confirmed on a drawing before fabrication. That is why we template and measure after your tiling is finished.
Yes. We take a physical template of the opening, so tapered or leaning walls are matched exactly. This avoids large silicone gaps and gives a neater, more watertight fit than cutting from tape measurements.
SS304 stainless steel is fine for most homes inland. For apartments and villas near the sea, such as Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, JBR and Bluewaters, we recommend marine-grade SS316, which resists pitting from salt-laden air far better.
FREE SITE SURVEY
Send us a photo of your bathroom and rough dimensions on WhatsApp and we will book a free site survey, usually within 48 hours. Planning a full refit? Our bathroom renovation team can handle the room and the glass together, and you can explore every option on our shower glass enclosures page.
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