Zakher Palace, Al Ain

Project Name:
Zakher Palace, Al Ain

Dubai, UAE-Solico Skylights, the GCC manufacturer and installer of challenging metal framed skylights was awarded the contract of Zakher Palace in Al Ain.

SOLICO was awarded the contract for design, manufacture and installation of Retractable Telescopic Barrel Vault Skylight (Size: 27 m long by 15 m wide and 4.4 m high) by Al Ain General Contracting (Algeco) for Zakher Palace in Al Ain.

This Barrel Vault skylight has 8 sections telescopically opening one over the other. The design & installation of this skylight was particularly challenging as the deflection of each segment of the movable skylights were to be the same even though it had different span sizes.

Minimum gap of 3-6 mm only was maintained between the sections to prevent air, water and dust infiltration in order to ensure that the skylights open smoothly and flawlessly every time.

About Solico Skylights – Solico Skylights is a world leader in the manufacture and installation of Challenging skylights like: “Openable”, “Retractable” Skylights operated by motors; Large size, Self-supporting aluminum framed skylights (domes with diameters up to 30m without steel support); Skylights with non-symmetrical shapes; Skylights with decorative glazing like stained glass and Skylights with curved Rafters.

Solico is thought after by the most discerning developers and architects worldwide. Our capability to execute national as well as international projects on time and budget, has earned us the reputation of being the best in our Industry.