At London Architectural Aluminium (LAA), our strength lies in the individuality and expertise of our people. Led by AJ Hassanali, a seasoned director of Direct Trade Windows Ltd (www.directtradewindows.co.uk) in the UK, our leadership brings over a decade of experience at the forefront of the high-end architectural glazing industry. We have carefully assembled a team of 50 professionals spread across our UK and UAE operations—ranging from quantity surveyors and technical supervisors to designers, engineers, fabricators, and installers—ensuring our clients benefit from world-class knowledge at every stage of their project.

With a combined 60 years of manufacturing and installation expertise, our team is uniquely positioned to deliver products and solutions that meet the most exacting standards, no matter the scale or complexity of your project.

About Us

European Engineering Excellence in Dubai

LAA operates with state-of-the-art machinery from DMAS Industrial Solutions (www.dmasuae.com), ensuring precision manufacturing that meets European quality standards. Our advanced equipment enables us to fabricate complex architectural aluminium systems with unparalleled accuracy and consistency—critical for Dubai's demanding luxury villa market.

Established UK Heritage, Dubai Innovation

Our Dubai operations are backed by our established UK factory, Direct Trade Windows Ltd, which has built a reputation for excellence in the British architectural glazing sector. This heritage gives us proven expertise working with the industry's most prestigious systems houses, including:

• Schüco – German-engineered precision and thermal performance

• Reynaers – Belgian innovation in aluminium architecture

• Technal – French excellence in sustainable glazing solutions

• Cortizo – Spanish craftsmanship and design versatility

• Alumil – Greek expertise in high-performance systems

Our experience fabricating and installing these world-leading systems in the UK market means we bring unmatched technical knowledge to every project in the UAE. We understand the engineering nuances, performance specifications, and installation requirements that separate adequate work from exceptional results.

A Complete In-House Team

Our 50-strong workforce encompasses the full spectrum of expertise required for exceptional project delivery:

• Quantity Surveyors ensure accurate project costing and budget management

• Technical Supervisors oversee quality control and installation standards

• Architectural Designers translate vision into buildable solutions

• Structural Engineers ensure compliance and performance integrity

• Skilled Fabricators craft components with precision engineering

• Professional Installers deliver flawless on-site execution

This integrated approach eliminates the delays and quality issues that arise when relying on multiple subcontractors. With LAA, you have one accountable partner managing your entire project from initial consultation through final handover.

Uncompromising Quality Standards

Quality isn't just a promise at LAA—it's embedded in our process. From our CNC machining capabilities to our in-house thermal break crimping services and powder coating through our sister company A1 Metal Coating (a1metal.ae), every component is manufactured under rigorous quality control.

Our strategic partnership with A1 Metal Coating ensures we control the entire finishing process—delivering superior color consistency, durability, and lead times that third-party coating services simply cannot match. This vertical integration means your project benefits from seamless coordination between fabrication and finishing, with both processes managed under LAA's exacting quality standards.

Our UK-trained fabrication team applies the same standards that have earned British architectural aluminium its global reputation for excellence.

Whether you're an architect specifying systems for a Palm Jumeirah villa, a developer planning Emirates Hills residences, or a homeowner creating your dream property, LAA delivers the technical expertise, manufacturing precision, and installation excellence your project deserves..