Balconies are part of everyday life in Dubai, used for morning coffee, drying laundry and evening breezes in the cooler months. For families with young children or pets, they are also the highest-risk space in the home.
Railings in many buildings meet minimum heights but leave horizontal gaps or rails that small feet can climb. Moving chairs, plant pots and AC units away from the edge helps, but a net or panel closes the gap for good.
Balcony safety works best alongside window locks and restrictors and high locks on sliding doors from child-proof locks and latches. Cats and small dogs benefit too, covered under pet barriers.