What Is a Single Fly Screen?
A single retractable pleated fly screen is a one-panel pleated mesh screen that fits directly over a window or door opening. A fine fiber mesh is stretched tightly across a rigid aluminium frame, creating a barrier that blocks mosquitoes, flies, sand flies, and all other insects — while allowing full natural airflow to pass through freely.
The single fly screen is the most widely installed type in Dubai. It is ideal for standard-width windows, single doors, balcony sliding doors, and any opening where one continuous panel covers the full width. In apartments, it is the standard choice for bedroom and living room windows. In villas, it is commonly used for kitchen windows, utility doors, and any opening that does not require two panels.
Frame Colours & Mesh Options
Every single fly screen we supply at DreamFlyScreen is built with a custom aluminium frame in your choice of colour. We match your existing window frame exactly — whether it is white, grey, black, brown, bronze, champagne, or any custom RAL colour. The screen blends into your window as if it was always there.
The fiber mesh is available in three shades:
- Grey mesh — the classic choice, suits white and light-coloured frames
- Dark grey mesh — subtle and clean, works with most frame colours
- Black mesh — sharp and modern, most popular with dark or black frames
All three mesh options block 100% of mosquitoes, flies, and sand flies while maintaining excellent airflow. The choice is purely visual — pick the shade that looks best with your window frame and interior.
Single Fly Screen Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Powder-coated aluminium — rust-free, heat-resistant |
| Frame colour | Any colour — white, grey, black, brown, bronze, custom RAL |
| Mesh material | Premium fiber mesh — tightly woven, UV stable |
| Mesh colour | Grey, dark grey, or black |
| Sizing | 100% custom made to your exact window or door measurements |
| Opening mechanism | Hinged, sliding, or fixed — based on your window type |
| Window types | Casement, sliding, tilt-and-turn, awning, fixed frame |
| Installation time | 4–7 days from free measurement visit |
| Starting price | AED 450 for windows / AED 800 for doors |
| Warranty | 1 year on frame and mesh workmanship |
How Our Single Retractable Pleated Fly Screen Process Works
Getting a custom single fly screen in Dubai from DreamFlyScreen is a simple 3-step process:
- Step 1 — Free measurement visit: Our team visits your property anywhere in Dubai. We measure every window or door opening precisely, note your frame colour and mesh preference, and provide an exact price on the spot.
- Step 2 — Custom manufacturing: Your screens are manufactured at our workshop in Deira, Dubai. Every frame is cut and built to your exact measurements. The mesh is stretched and secured under tension for a clean, taut finish.
- Step 3 — Professional installation: We return to your property and install every screen. The full process from measurement to installation takes 4 to 7 days.
Single Fly Screen vs Double Fly Screen — Which Do You Need?
Choosing between a single and double fly screen depends on the width of your opening:
| Single Fly Screen | Double Fly Screen | |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal opening width | Up to ~120cm | 120cm and above |
| Number of panels | 1 panel | 2 panels |
| Starting price | From AED 450 | From AED 650 |
| Best for | Windows, single doors | Wide windows, patio doors |
| Available for villas | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Available for apartments | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Any frame colour | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
If you are unsure which type your opening requires, our team will advise you during the free measurement visit. We measure every opening and recommend the most suitable screen type at no extra cost.
Single Fly Screen for Dubai Homes & Apartments
Dubai's warm climate and humid evenings mean mosquitoes and flies are a year-round problem — not just in summer. A properly installed single fly screen allows you to open your windows for natural ventilation without letting any insects inside. This is especially valuable in:
- Bedroom windows — sleep with the window open without mosquito bites
- Kitchen windows — keep flies and insects out while cooking
- Balcony doors in apartments — enjoy fresh air on your balcony freely
- Utility and laundry room windows — often overlooked but important
- Children's bedrooms — protect young children from mosquito bites without chemicals
- Home offices with garden-facing windows — open the window, stay focused
According to the World Health Organization, physical barriers like mesh screens remain the most effective household method of preventing insect-borne disease in warm climates — more reliable than sprays, plug-in devices, or coils in residential settings.
Maintenance & Care
Single fly screens from DreamFlyScreen are built for Dubai's harsh climate — extreme heat, humidity, and sandy air. The powder-coated aluminium frame does not rust or corrode, and the fiber mesh is UV-stabilised to resist sun bleaching. Maintenance is minimal:
- Wipe the frame with a damp cloth to remove dust — monthly is sufficient
- Clean the mesh with a soft brush or vacuum to remove accumulated sand or dust
- Check the frame seal once a year to ensure a snug, gap-free fit
- Avoid harsh solvents on the frame — mild soapy water is all that is needed