The Galleria Al Maryah Island

At The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, ExpandForm Sinsheim expanded metal mesh supplied by KAPHS clads the MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) zone across the entire rooftop. The 3 mm, 200 mm diamond pattern conceals the infrastructure while elevating the rooftop’s appearance.

The diamond pattern adds a sleek, modern finish in keeping with The Galleria’s architectural elegance, while ensuring ventilation and maintenance access and protecting the MEP systems from the elements. Its durability and weather resistance suit this exposed, high-performance area.

Expanded metal mesh at The Galleria Al Maryah Island

Produced in a wide choice of patterns and finishes, the mesh is lightweight yet rigid, providing shading, ventilation and a striking three-dimensional surface for façades and car-park screening.

As the Middle East partner for premium architectural materials, KAPHS supplies the ExpandForm range — expanded metal mesh that delivers a bold, weather-resistant skin with excellent ventilation and shading performance. Sourced through the ExpandForm range, the mesh at The Galleria Al Maryah Island was engineered to perform in the region’s demanding climate while elevating the building’s identity.

For architects, developers and contractors across the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC, this project shows how expanded metal mesh can transform a landmark scheme — balancing aesthetics, daylight, privacy and durability in equal measure. Every panel was selected, engineered and delivered to exacting tolerances, and backed by KAPHS’s regional expertise the result is a surface that looks exceptional on day one and keeps performing for decades in the Middle East climate. As one of the region’s most recognisable installations of its kind, The Galleria Al Maryah Island stands as a benchmark reference for specifiers across the GCC.

KAPHS is the Middle East’s specialist supplier of architectural mesh, glass and steel, trusted on landmark projects across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh and Kuwait. From sampling and engineering through fabrication to on-site support, our team helps architects, developers and contractors deliver ambitious façades with confidence. Contact KAPHS today for samples, technical data and project references for your next development.

Client: Al Maryah Retail Company

Architect: Elkus Manfredi Architects

Location: Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Application: Rooftop MEP screening / cladding