Al Salam Tower, Office 15B, Al Barsha, DubaiEvery day, 8am to 10pm
Your baby starts crawling, and suddenly the stairs, the kitchen and the balcony door look different. We fit stair gates and doorway gates that actually stay put, using the right mounting for each spot in your apartment or villa.
Quick answer
Pressure gates for doorways and the bottom of stairs. Screw-fixed gates for the top of stairs and balconies. Always.
That single rule prevents most gate accidents. The rest is fitting the gate square, at the right height, with the latch on the side adults reach naturally.
Stair Safety
Toddlers lean on gates, pull them, swing on them and eventually try to climb them. A gate that is fitted loosely, at the wrong height or with the wrong mounting will not survive that for long.
We fit each gate square to the opening, check the gap at the floor, set the latch on the side adults use naturally and test it dozens of times. At the top of the stairs, the gate is always screwed in and swings away from the steps.
No drilling
Adjustable spindles push against both sides of the opening, holding the gate in place by tension. They go up in minutes and leave no holes, which makes them popular in rented apartments.
Screw-fixed
The gate frame is screwed into the wall, a door frame or a banister adapter. It cannot be pushed out, it has no trip bar across the floor, and it swings in one direction only.
We walk through your home with you and mark every risk point. Here is what we look at first, ranked by how urgent it usually is.
Hardware-mounted only
A pressure gate can be pushed out of its frame by a leaning toddler and fall down the stairs with them. At the top, the gate must be screwed into the wall or a banister adapter and swing away from the steps. It should also have no trip bar across the floor, so adults carrying a child do not stumble.
Pressure or hardware
A gate here stops a crawling baby from starting the climb. A pressure-mounted gate works well because a fall from the bottom step is low. We set it on the first or second step so the gate closes against a flat, square surface.
Pressure-mounted, walk-through
Kitchens hold the oven, the hob, sharp drawers and cleaning chemicals. A walk-through gate with a one-hand release lets adults pass while carrying plates or shopping. Auto-close models swing shut behind you, so the gate is never left open by mistake.
Hardware-mounted or sliding-door lock
Many Dubai apartments open straight from the living room onto a balcony. We pair a gate or a high-mounted sliding door lock with a check of the railings for gaps a child could squeeze through. Where needed, we add a transparent balcony safety net or panel.
Extra-wide or retractable
Living and dining spaces in newer villas and townhouses often run past 2 metres. Standard gates stop at about a metre, so we fit extension kits, retractable mesh gates or configurable panel barriers. Each is fixed to the wall so it cannot be pushed over.
Self-closing pool gate or fence
A garden pool needs a barrier that a child cannot climb or open. We fit self-closing, self-latching pool gates and removable pool fences with rust-proof hardware. Outdoor fittings are chosen to cope with Dubai heat and pool chemicals.
A stair gate is only as safe as its fitting. The most common faults we see in Dubai homes are gates pressure-fitted at the top of the stairs, gates left with a gap under the bar wide enough for a small foot, and spindles tightened against a gypsum wall that slowly gives way.
On a visit we measure the opening at the top and at the bottom, because many villa walls are not perfectly parallel. We set the gate square, check the gap at the floor, and test the latch dozens of times. Where the gate meets a gypsum partition, we fit a wall cup or a small mounting plate so the pressure does not crack the board.
Spiral staircases, angled banisters and irregular openings need a different approach. For those we use custom gate fitting for irregular spaces, and for long open-plan rooms we fit extra-wide and retractable gates in Dubai.
Gates are usually one part of a bigger safety plan. Our full baby proofing in Dubai service also covers cabinet locks, outlet covers, furniture anchoring and balcony safety nets.
Pricing Guide
Gate installation is priced per gate, with hardware-mounted stair gates taking a little longer than pressure gates. Extra gates in the same visit cost less.
| Job | Starting Price* | What Affects the Price |
|---|---|---|
| One Gate You Already Own | From AED 120* | Pressure or hardware mounting. |
| Each Extra Gate, Same Visit | AED 60 to 90* | Doorways, kitchens and hallways. |
| Top-Of-Stairs Gate with Banister Kit | From AED 160* | No drilling into the railing. |
| Gate Supplied and Fitted | Quoted by model | Matched to your opening width. |
*Prices shown are starting guides only. They vary and can change depending on your requirements, the size of the job, the surface, the materials and access to your building. You agree the final price before any work begins.
Tools and Materials
Gates held in place by adjustable spindles pushing against the sides of the opening. They leave no holes and suit doorways and the bottom of stairs. They must never be used at the top of a staircase.
Gates screwed into the wall, a door frame or a banister adapter. They cannot be pushed out and have no trip bar. They are the only safe choice at the top of stairs.
Straps and brackets that let a gate fix to a banister without drilling it. They protect wooden and metal railings. They are ideal in rented duplexes and townhouses.
Small cups that spread spindle pressure on gypsum and painted walls. They stop pressure gates cracking the board. They also prevent marks on the paint.
Based in Al Barsha since 2014, we work across every Dubai community with trade-specialist technicians and a workmanship guarantee on every job.
We never fit a pressure gate at the top of a staircase, whatever the request. Hardware mounting is the only safe option there. It is a rule we do not bend.
We push, pull and swing on every gate after fitting. The latch is tested dozens of times. If it gives, we adjust it before we leave.
Gates from Dubai baby stores, Amazon.ae or abroad are all welcome. We check the width and fittings before the visit. If an extension is needed, we tell you in advance.
Banister kits and wall cups protect your stairs and paint. Holes are only drilled where necessary. Rented homes stay deposit-safe.
Fitting one gate that you already own starts from AED 120. Each extra gate in the same visit is usually AED 60 to AED 90. A hardware-mounted stair gate fixed to a banister with an adapter kit, or an extra-wide gate, costs a little more because it takes longer to set up. Prices vary and can change depending on your exact requirements, the materials and access to the property, so the final price is confirmed after we see photos or visit.
Pressure-mounted gates leave no holes and are the first option we suggest for renters. Where a screwed gate is the only safe choice, such as at the top of the stairs, we drill small neat holes and can fill and touch them up when you move out. We also use banister adapters so the gate can fix without drilling the railing.
A full baby proofing visit covers gates, cabinet and drawer locks, outlet covers, corner guards, furniture anchoring to stop tip-overs, window restrictors and balcony checks. You can book just the gates or the whole home in one visit.
A typical two-bedroom apartment with two gates, cabinet locks, outlet covers and furniture anchoring usually costs between AED 450 and AED 900 including labour, depending on how many items you already have and how many we supply. Prices vary and can change depending on your exact requirements, the materials and access to the property, so the final price is confirmed after we see photos or visit.
A single pressure gate takes about 20 minutes. A hardware-mounted stair gate takes 30 to 45 minutes. A full home with several gates and other safety products usually takes two to three hours.
Areas We Cover
We fit stair and doorway gates in apartments, duplexes, townhouses and villas in every Dubai community. Bring your own gate or let us supply one that fits your opening.
Tell us how many openings and send a photo of the stairs. We will bring the right fittings.
