Window and balcony safety in Dubai.
Big windows and sliding balcony doors are part of life in Dubai. We fit restrictors and locks to suit each frame, so windows still open for fresh air and the balcony door only opens for an adult.
What we look at.
We check each window and balcony door one by one, at your child’s height as well as yours.
- How far each window opens, and at what height
- Sliding balcony doors and their existing locks
- Railing height, design and spacing
- Furniture, planters and storage a child could climb
- Fly screens, which are not designed to bear weight
- What your building or landlord allows
Windows.
- Window restrictors
- Restrictors limit how far a window opens while still letting air in. We choose a type that suits the frame, whether casement, tilt-and-turn or sliding.
- Furniture near windows
- Beds, sofas and toy boxes under a window give a child a step up. We suggest where to move them.
- Blind and curtain cords
- We tidy looped cords near cots and beds up and out of reach.
Balconies.
- Sliding door locks
- A lock fitted high on the door, out of a child’s reach, keeps a balcony door closed until an adult opens it.
- Railings
- We check the railing’s height and the gaps in it. If a child could squeeze through or climb it, we’ll recommend a barrier your building allows.
- Climbable items
- Furniture, planters and storage are the usual way a child gets higher than a railing. We advise on how to arrange the space.
Apartments and building rules.
Most towers and communities have rules about what can go on a balcony. We’ll tell you what needs sign-off from building management or your landlord.
Where approval is not possible, we recommend measures that are fitted inside your home instead, such as door locks and window restrictors.
Locks and restrictors are one layer of protection. Young children should always be with an adult on a balcony.
Common questions.
Ready to make your home safer?
Request an assessment and we’ll call you back to arrange a time.