Motorized mosquito screens in Dubai at the touch of a button
A powered insect screen that rolls down to cover a whole wall of glass and tucks away again on its own — operated by remote, wall switch or app. Made for the oversized, high and hard-to-reach openings a manual screen cannot handle, it keeps mosquitoes and dust out without anyone lifting a finger.
open or close from a remote or wall switch
links to app, voice and home automation
made for oversized, high and wide openings
supplied, wired and fitted from Al Qusais
See our motorized screens in action
Short clips of a powered screen gliding down to seal a large opening at the press of a button, then rolling away out of sight.
What is a motorized mosquito screen — and when you need one
A motorized mosquito screen (or motorised, in the British spelling) is a powered insect screen that opens and closes itself at the press of a button. A quiet electric motor, hidden inside a slim cassette above the opening, winds the mesh down between two side guide rails and back up again — so even a vast wall of glass can be covered or cleared in seconds, with a remote, a wall switch or a tap on your phone.
The reason to choose one comes down to size and reach. A standard window is easily screened by hand, but a six-metre sliding door, a double-height glass facade or a window high on a stairwell is a different matter — too big, too heavy or too far away to operate comfortably. A motor does the lifting, so openings that would otherwise be left bare, or screened in awkward sections, can finally carry a single, clean span of mesh.
That matters more in Dubai than in many places. Homes here are built around large openings and indoor-outdoor living, yet the same warm evenings that draw everyone onto the terrace also bring out the mosquitoes and carry fine dust inside. Because mosquitoes are a genuine health risk — the World Health Organization links them to a significant global burden of vector-borne diseases — being able to seal a whole glass wall at a touch, rather than leaving it open, is a real comfort as much as a convenience.
The powered part also opens the door to a little intelligence. A motorized mosquito screen can be wired into home automation and run by app or voice alongside your blinds and lighting, and optional sensors let it look after itself — dropping when a wind sensor feels a gust, easing off if an obstacle sensor meets something in its path, or following the sun through the day. None of it is essential, but on a large opening it turns a screen into something close to effortless.
It is worth being clear that this is a premium, large-format solution, not a default for every window. On small, reachable openings a manual screen does the same insect job for far less, and we will tell you so. Where a motorized mosquito screen shines is the oversized, the elevated and the hard-to-reach — the openings that define a home but are almost impossible to screen any other way.
- Opens and closes from a remote, switch or app
- Made for oversized, high or hard-to-reach openings
- Optional wind, sun and obstacle sensors
- Mesh hides in a slim cassette when not in use
Hidden when you want the view, there when you need it
When a motorized mosquito screen is up, there is almost nothing to see: the mesh rolls away into a slim cassette tucked above the opening, the side rails read as part of the frame, and your glass and your view stay completely clear. Press the button and the mesh glides down in seconds to seal the whole span, edge to edge, against mosquitoes and dust.
Powering it is straightforward. Most screens are wired into the mains during the fit, while a rechargeable battery or solar option suits spots where running a cable is difficult. See large openings we have tackled in our project gallery, or see how we screen the smaller, everyday windows around a home by hand.
The cassette and rails come powder-coated to match your frames, so on a big glass facade the whole system melts into the architecture — protection without a visual compromise.
Openings a motorized screen is made for
The powered option earns its place where size or height puts a manual screen out of the question. These are the spots where a motor genuinely pays for itself.
Oversized patio & sliding doors
Wide, heavy glass doors that are a chore to screen by hand close over in seconds at the press of a button.
Door screens →Large windows & glass walls
A single powered screen covers a whole wall of glass in one clean span, with no posts or panels breaking the view.
Window screens →Balconies & terraces
Turn an open terrace into a bug-free room on demand, then roll the mesh away when you want the night air back.
Balcony screens →Villa atriums & high openings
Double-height windows and stairwell glass that no one can reach are exactly where a motor is worth its weight.
Villa screens →Hotels, malls & restaurants
Powered screens cover grand entrances and dining terraces neatly, controlled by staff with a single switch.
Commercial screens →Choosing mesh for big spans
Wide openings call for the right weave, from a wind-steady heavier mesh to a fine weave that traps the finest dust.
Compare mesh →A motorized mosquito screen is rarely the answer for a whole house — usually it is reserved for the one or two openings that are simply too big or too high for anything else, with manual screens handling the rest. We will look at every opening with you and recommend a motor only where it truly earns its place, then price accordingly.
Motor, control and mesh options
At the heart of every motorized mosquito screen is the motor and the way you control it. We fit quiet, proven tubular motors sized to the opening, operated however suits you — a handheld remote, a discreet wall switch, or full integration with a smart-home system so the screen answers to an app or your voice alongside the blinds. Several screens can run from one remote, or each from its own.
From there you add as much or as little automation as you like. A wind sensor can lower the screen when a gust gets up, a sun sensor can track the glare through the day, and an obstacle sensor halts the mesh if something is in its path — reassuring where children and pets are about. Power comes from the mains as standard, with rechargeable-battery and solar options for openings where cabling would be awkward.
The mesh and housing matter just as much on a large span. A slightly heavier weave stands up to the wind better across a wide opening, a finer weave holds back the smallest midges and desert dust, and outdoor screens for a pergola or terrace use weather-rated cassettes built for the elements. Our mosquito mesh types page covers which weave fits a wide opening best. Day to day the screen asks little: keep the rails clear, give the mesh an occasional wipe, and the motor quietly gets on with the work.
Controls, power & mesh
Operate it by:
Remote Wall switch App / voiceOptional sensors:
Wind Sun ObstaclePower & mesh:
Mains Battery Solar Heavy-duty meshCassette colour:
White Black Grey CustomHow much do motorized mosquito screens cost in Dubai?
A motor and a large span put these screens at the premium end, so prices sit well above a manual screen. We can only confirm an exact price after seeing the opening, but the figures below give a sensible sense of scale.
| Screen | Typical opening | From (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Compact motorized mosquito screen | One large window or single door | 1,800 |
| Wide patio-door screen | Oversized sliding doors | 3,200 |
| Glass-facade / multi-panel | Walls of glass & tall spans | 5,500 |
| Pergola / terrace screen | Outdoor rooms, weather-rated | 7,500 |
| Sensor & smart-home add-ons | Wind / sun sensor, app or voice | +600 |
A few things drive the figure, and we run through each at the survey:
- Opening size — the width and drop decide the motor and the amount of mesh needed.
- Motor & controls — basic remote operation sits below full smart-home integration in price.
- Sensors — adding wind, sun or obstacle sensors raises the specification.
- Power supply — hard-wired, rechargeable battery and solar each cost differently.
- Mesh & housing — heavier mesh and weather-rated cassettes for outdoor spans add to the cost.
Want a firm figure for your own opening? Book a free survey and we will follow up with a written, no-obligation quote for your motorized mosquito screens, covering the motor, the mesh and the fitting.
There is no pretending a motor is cheap, and on a small window it would be money wasted. But on a six-metre glass wall or a window no ladder reaches, it is often the only screen that makes any sense — and the comfort of clearing an entire facade of mesh from the sofa, or having it drop by itself when the wind rises, is something no hand-pulled screen can offer.
Motorized or manual: which screen suits a big opening?
Each of them blocks insects; the only real question is whether a motor does the lifting or you do. The short version:
Motorized mosquito screen
A powered roller screen that opens and closes at the touch of a button, remote or app. Built for very large, very high or hard-to-reach openings, with optional wind, sun and obstacle sensors.
Manual screens
Sliding, pleated, retractable and magnetic screens are moved by hand — cheaper, power-free and ideal for the everyday windows and doors of ordinary size.
The deciding factors are size, height and how much you value automation. If an opening is huge, elevated or awkward to reach, a motor is usually the only comfortable answer. For normal openings, a manual retractable screen gives you the same roll-away neatness by hand, and a sliding screen is the simple, sturdy everyday choice. We will tell you plainly which way to go when we visit.
A screen is only ever part of staying bug-free, of course. With Dubai Municipality running seasonal mosquito-control work across the city, a powered screen on a big opening is the part you command at home — covering a whole wall of glass on demand, or on its own when a sensor decides for you.
For the everyday windows and doors where a motor is more than you need, here are the manual options:
Sliding screens
Framed panels on a sliding track, the dependable everyday pick for medium doors and windows.
Explore →Retractable screens
A hand-operated roller screen that pulls across and springs back into a slim cassette.
Explore →Pleated screens
Concertina mesh you draw by hand, folding flat to one side of a wide doorway.
Explore →Magnetic screens
A soft mesh door curtain that you walk through and that closes itself on magnets.
Explore →Fixed screens
A permanent, fitted mesh panel for windows you only ever open the glass on.
Explore →Plain mesh (side-retracting)
A frameless flat mesh pulled sideways by hand to cover an exceptionally wide gap.
Explore →Stainless security screens
A cut-resistant stainless weave that adds security alongside insect protection.
Explore →We measure, build, wire and set it up
A motorized mosquito screen brings electrics into the job, so it is not something to hand to a general handyman. One Mosquito Net Pro team measures the opening, checks the nearest power, builds the screen and cassette to size with a motor matched to the span, then mounts it, connects it and sets the open and closed limits precisely. Getting the rails true and the travel right is what gives the screen its smooth, quiet, edge-sealing run.
Handover is part of the service. We pair the remote, link any app or sensors, and show you exactly how it all works before we leave, and every installation carries our workmanship warranty with motors covered by their manufacturer guarantee. Want to see who carries out the work? The crew is on our about page, and the home page lays out every screen we make.
Why Dubai homes choose Mosquito Net Pro for motorized screens
A motorized mosquito screen is only as good as the motor inside it and the way it is installed, and neither is a place to cut corners. We fit quiet, proven tubular motors sized to the span, run the wiring cleanly, and align the guide rails so the mesh tracks straight and seals at the edges every time. Because one Mosquito Net Pro team handles the measure, the build and the electrical fit, the screen that goes up is engineered for your exact opening rather than forced to fit.
We are also honest about when a motor is worth it. On a normal window it rarely is, and we will happily steer you to a cheaper manual screen instead; the powered option earns its keep on the big, high or awkward openings where nothing else is practical. You will see the system demonstrated, understand the controls and the sensors, and have a written price before any cabling is run.
What people love once it is in is how effortless a big opening becomes. A wall of mesh clears itself at a touch, drops on its own when a sensor feels the wind, and tucks away out of sight when you want the view back. There is plenty to dig into before you commit: our story, the large openings we have screened on our work page, and frank client reviews.
Yes, it costs more than a hand-pulled screen, but on the openings it is built for there is often no real alternative — and the comfort of insect-free air across an entire terrace, summoned from the sofa, is worth every dirham to the homes that choose it.
A few motorized openings we have completed
A look at powered insect screens we have installed on large Dubai openings. Until our own photographs of these installations are ready, the pictures above are placeholders.
From survey to switch-on in four steps
Survey
We measure the opening, check the nearest power supply, and agree the controls and any sensors.
Make
Your screen and cassette are built to size, with a tubular motor matched to the span.
Wire & fit
We mount the cassette and guide rails, connect the power, and set the travel limits.
Switch on
We hand over the remote, link any app or sensors, and show you how it all runs.
Powered screens, wired and fitted across the UAE
From our Al Qusais workshop we install motorized mosquito screens throughout Dubai and out across the Emirates, handling the wiring and the controls as part of the job. Whether the opening is in a Palm villa, a Downtown penthouse, an Emirates Hills mansion or a home in Abu Dhabi, the same team arrives to measure, fit and set it up.
Motorized screen FAQs
How do you operate a motorized mosquito screen?
What size of opening is a motorized screen suitable for?
Does a motorized screen need mains power, and what if there is a cut?
Can it be connected to a smart-home or home-automation system?
What do the wind and sun sensors actually do?
What stops the screen closing on a child or pet?
Are motorized screens worth the extra cost over manual ones?
How much maintenance does a motorized screen need?
Got a large door, window or terrace in mind? We will come and measure it, check the power supply, walk you through the remote and sensor options, and follow up with a fixed written price — no obligation either way.
No obligation · Free survey · Demo & samples on site