Fun in the sun: Outdoor furniture guide
From umbrellas that block out UV rays to fully-enclosed cabanas
CASUALIFE
A new development from Casualife is the “Durabrella” wood look umbrella, which is manufactured from a special robust fibreglass frame — outlasting traditional wooden frames and with little or no maintenance required. The poles always look fresh and do not deteriorate like natural wood. All Casualife furniture is manufactured to ‘Gulf specs’ standards, whereby all parts are developed to the particular standards required to withstand the harsh Middle Eastern climate. This includes features such as anti-rust frames, non-perishing parts, and sun protection for ultraviolet sun rays with treated coatings and fabrics.
Tel: +971 4 392 8600
Email: sales@casualife.ae
Web: www.casualife.ae
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DESERT RIVER
Offering an array of funky, brightly coloured furniture from top European suppliers, the ranges on offer at Desert River will add character to your hotel or restaurant outdoor space. With 24 bright, energising colours to choose from, the Fermob Luxembourg range will liven up even the darkest outdoor space with its chairs, tables, sun loungers and serving trolleys. Made from aluminium, the Luxembourg range is light and durable, with the chairs having the comfort of curved seat slats. They are made for outdoor use, but also look amazing indoors. Perfect either as stand-alone features or as complete sets, you can choose exactly what you want for your outdoor space.
Tel: +971 4 323 3636
Email: info@desertriver.com
Web: www.desertriver.com
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FIORE ROSSO
The new line from Skyline features a heavy-duty aluminium frame, uses wicker, and is recyclable and totally eco-friendly. The cushions are made from Sunbrella from USA and are waterproof and weatherproof. Skyline is a Spanish company which manufactures high-end outdoor furniture. Fiore Rosso is an Italian company, which has an exclusive partnership with Skyline in the region and the products are distributed under the Fiore Rosso by Skyline collection. All the designers at Skyline are from Spain, Italy and USA, and Skyline served more than 62 five-star projects worldwide last year.
Tel: 600 525 255
Email: info@fiore-rosso.com
Web: www.fiore-rosso.com
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KARMA MARKETING
The latest product on offer from Karma Marketing is the outdoor recreational and relaxation enclosure. The outdoor mobile recreational sitting enclosure is designed to use natural sources of energy such as water, air, and sunshine, which offer relaxation to users because of their natural elements. The sitting area is open to the sky, yet offers privacy to users in public places like the beach, garden, or a rooftop terrace. The product is lightweight but very sturdy and durable, and is able to be customised to be accommodated in different areas.
Tel: +971 4 386 9330
Email: sales@karmarketing.com
Web: www.karmarketing.com
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INTERMETAL
Intermetal is the recognised name in contract furniture manufacturing and is renowned as being a supplier to many prestigious hotel chains worldwide. With over 25 years of experience, the Outdoor Living collection offers customers a comprehensive range of chairs, tables, sofas, loungers, and umbrellas available in aluminium, synthetic rattan and teak, and upholstered in weather-resistant fabrics. With outdoor spaces becoming an extension of the indoor, Intermetal’s in-house design team continues to create furniture that is easy to maintain and flexible without compromising on comfort, quality, strength or durability.
Tel: +971 4 884 1650
Email: sales@intermetal.com
Web: www.intermetal.com
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LA VERANDA
La Veranda Home & Garden has added the Riviera collection and luxury fire tables to its offering. Inspired by the luxury homes of Europe, the new collection carries traditional and romantic features across its cast and extruded aluminium construction, hand-crafted to offer luxury relaxation and a reflection of the finer things in outdoor life. Drawing inspiration from calming retreats, the new collection features luxury styling and symmetry of design evoking a sense of peace that is sought after in today’s outdoor décor.
Tel: +971 4 346 8075
Web: www.laveranda.me
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POINT
The U collection was created by designer Gabriel Teixidó and the range has been expanded with new tables, chairs and sunbeds, which are attractive, functional, and adaptable to any space and situation. The furniture is made with a synthetic fibre called Shintotex, which is a distinctive feature of furniture at Point. Shintotex is a synthetic fibre for outdoor furniture inspired by nature and technically perfected to get maximum comfort, usefulness and resistance. Shintotex has toasted, dark colours in this collection that mix with a wide assortment of coloured fabrics that cover the Point cushions.
Tel: +34 96 648 01 32
Web: www.point1920.com
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TUUCI
The Plantation MAX Cantilever is an oversized parasol that creates a cool retreat with a warm ambiance. With up to 144ft2 of uninterrupted shade, the Plantation MAX Cantilever is graceful and generously proportioned for any sun-drenched environment. The Plantation MAX Cantilever features Tuuci’s Aluma-Teak finish. This hardwood-feel finish combined with the durability of Tuuci’s Armor-Wall aluminium construction creates a structure that is resistant to seaside corrosion. The style is ideal for both contemporary and traditional spaces.
Tel: +31 13 522 0471
Email: bdebruin@tuuci.eu
Web: www.tuuci.com
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KUDOS
Kudos has launched a new range of GRP outdoor furniture for the Middle East called the Podium Collection. The products are produced by sister company Signature Products in Dubai, and a wide selection of lounge furniture, pots, and planters among other items are available in a wide variety of colours, finished with cushions in Sunbrella fabrics. The company has recently completed its first commercial reference at The Royal Club Annex at le Meridien Dubai with the supply of balcony and poolside furniture.
Tel: +971 4 347 5701
Email: dan@kudos-global.com
Web: www.kudos-global.com
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UMBROSA
The new Infina umbrella, designed by European designer Dirk Wynants, places the umbrella ribs on the topside of the canopy so that from underneath all that is visible is fabric. Even on the topside, the ribs are hidden by long fabric pockets that give the umbrella a truly distinctive appearance. The Infina is available in square (8’2” and 9’10”) and round (9’10” and 11’6”) shapes in a range of 20 colours. An umbrella base complements the product with its sleek, minimalistic design.
Tel: +32 51 302260
Email: Khadidja@umbrosa.be
Web: www.umbrosa.com
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SUN AND SHADES
Sun and Shades’ new line of furniture focuses on blending colours and materials to keep them fresh. The new designs have a blend of aluminum frame with wood, synthetic rattan with powder coated frames, and a mixture of rattan colours. Sun and Shades is a Dubai-based company which began operating in 2009. It supplies quality outdoor furniture and sun umbrellas to clients and strives to make outdoor spaces conveniently beautiful. The company is constantly renewing its product line to cater to the most demanding and ever-changing design concepts.
Tel: +971 4 885 78 78
Email: info@sunandshades.com
Web: www.sunandshades.com
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WARISAN
Indonesian designers Adi and Ayu have just revealed their new outdoor luxury collection for Warisan, featuring innovative yet timeless furniture pieces designed to complement any garden, terrace, pool, restaurant or cafe. These sleek items make use of beautiful teak wood and natural-appearing synthetics and aluminium for comfortable, durable and functional pieces that add elegance and artistic ambience to any outdoor space.
Tel: +62 361 421 752
Email: marketing@warisan.com
Web: www.warisan.com
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PARASOL
Flexy is a modular system with a modern and clean design, suitable for covering large areas without central obstructions. Available in 10 different sizes which can be combined together, the system allows you to join one or several modules, depending on the size of the area. Flexy is ideal for both commercial use and and residential use. The canopy fabric folds easily thanks to a system which can be operated electrically or automatically, and can be tilted to shade a wider area throughout the day. Flexy features an aluminium frame with stainless steel hardware and can be supplied with freestanding bases or in-ground mounts.
Tel: +971 4 4276 675
Web: www.parasol.ae