Tailor Made

A roundup of DOPPLER’s recent custom projects in the Middle East

The vertical-transportation (VT) industry is gaining ground in Middle Eastern countries due to growing demand from both residential and commercial sectors, justified by the booming construction industry, the increasing number of new building projects and rapid infrastructure development. Moreover, hotel chains are expanding across these countries, and retail, hospitality, healthcare and residential apartments are showing strong growth prospects.

VT manufacturer DOPPLER has experience, technical expertise and the engineering ability to meet Middle East market needs. Its customized solutions provide a wide range of materials, textures, colors and shapes that are in line with each country’s culture and aesthetics.

Lifts for Demanding Environmental Conditions

Public building tenders in the Middle East are quite demanding in terms of materials equipment, which needs to be tested and certified for special weather conditions, such as temperature fluctuation, humidity and sand corrosion.

Pedestrian Bridge in Dubai

Technical Specifications

• Type: Traction Eco 2i, No. of Elevators: 8, Stops: 2, Capacity: 1250 kg, Car Speed: 0.60m/s

Aesthetic Specifications

• Cabin: Square panoramic
• Doors: Brushed stainless-steel profiles and doors

An example of safety meeting aesthetics, this project required a special infrastructure, specifically designed and constructed for the surrounding area. The elevator integrated into the bridge construction provides accessibility in special weather and environmental conditions (high/low temperatures, sand, humidity, etc.).

Luxury Residential Apartments

Private villa lifts are a commonly requested product in the Middle East. They are highly customized, enabling the client to fit the product exactly to the building’s technical requirements, as well as aesthetic preferences.

Private Villa in Dubai (1)

Technical Specifications

• Type: Passenger, Traction machine-room-less (MRL),
• Stops: 2,
• Capacity: 375 kg,
• Car speed: 1.0 m/s

Aesthetic Specifications

• Cabin: Inox series, gold-etched stainless-steel finishes
• Doors: Gold-etched door panels

The lift complements the style of the private villa, giving an elegant touch and meeting the client’s needs. The client chose the Inox cabin series with gold-etched finishes, gold-etched door panels and a customized floor.

Private Villa in Dubai (2)

Technical Specifications

• Type: Passenger, Traction MRL,
• Stops: 4, Capacity: 800 kg,
• Car speed: 1.0 m/s

Aesthetic Specifications

• Cabin: Panoramic with one side glass, gold-etched stainless-steel finishes
• Doors: Gold mirror door panels

The lift focuses on the aesthetics of this villa, harmonizing with the surrounding elements of the apartment. The client chose a panoramic cabin with gold-etched stainless-steel finishes and gold mirror door panels.

Private Villa in Palestine

Technical Specifications

• Type: Passenger, Hydro HAI,
• Stops: 4,
• Capacity: 450 kg,
• Car speed: 0.63 m/s

Aesthetic Specifications

• Cabin: Galaxy Glass,
• Color: Blue 5002
• Floor: Granite starlight white 

The client chose the Galaxy Glass cabin series with the blue back-painted safety glass, giving a modern yet stylish touch to the apartment.

Safely Transporting Vehicles

Car lifts provide a great solution when looking to transport vehicles between floor levels or when more parking is needed but there is little space. DOPPLER provides solutions designed to meet the needs of available space and comply with technical specifications.

Bentley Dealership, Kuwait 

Technical Specifications

• Type: Car lift, traction MRL,
• Stops: 3,
• Capacity: 4000 kg,
• Speed: 1.0 m/sec

Aesthetic Specifications

Through-car, brushed stainless-steel cabin and doors

This customized car lift enables safe transportation of vehicles, while ensuring riding comfort, functionality and a secure entrance/exit.

An Elegant Statement in Public Buildings

Public buildings in the Middle East have special needs and require tailor-made solutions to ensure an excellent user experience. Depending on the structure of the building and the aesthetic elements of the surroundings, DOPPLER consults, designs and manufactures each lift appropriately.

Hospital in Abu Dhabi 

Technical Specifications

• Type: Passenger, Traction MR,
• No. of Elevators: 2, Stops: 20,
• Capacity: 1200 kg, Speed: 1.6 m/sec

Aesthetic Specifications

• Cabin: Prestige series (Prestige SPL), gold-etched finishes
• Doors: Gold mirror doors

This traction lift, installed in one of the leading hospitals in Abu Dhabi, offers stylish design, and safe, functional transportation. The client chose the Prestige cabin series, with gold-etched finishes and gold mirror door panels that harmonize with the building’s surroundings.

Office Building in Bangladesh        

Technical Specifications

• Type: Passenger, Traction MRL,
• Capacity: 800 kg,
• speed: 1.6 m/s, Stops: 11

Aesthetic Specification

• Cabin: Galaxy laminate with customized print option, gold mirror stainless-steel profiles

The lifts provide a safe ride for the 11-floor building. The client chose the Galaxy cabin series with a custom printing option to upgrade the user ride experience.

Open University in Palestine 

Technical Specifications

• Type: Passenger, Traction Eco 2i,
• Stops: 4,
• Capacity: 1000 kg,
• Speed: 1.6 m/sec

Aesthetic Specifications

• Cabin: Inox series, silver-etched wall finishes
• Floor: Starlight white granite
• Doors: Silver-etched door panels and stainless-steel mirror door frames

The university chose an Inox cabin with silver-etched wall finishes and door panels, resulting in a stylish product to transport students comfortably and safely. The lift was integrated into the indoor environment as a design component.   

Shopping Mall in Palestine 

Technical Specifications:

• Type: Passenger, Traction MRL ECO 2i,
• Stops: 9,
• Capacity: 630 kg,
• Speed: 1.6 m/sec

Aesthetic Specifications:

• Cabin: Prestige SPL, gold-etched stainless-steel wall finishes, gold mirror profiles
• Floor: Starlight white granite
• Doors: Gold-etched door panels and gold mirror frames

This lift provides easy and comfortable access to the nine-floor building, combining comfort, safety and design. It is harmonized with the surrounding elements of the building while satisfying the functional requirements.

Kuwait International Airport 

Technical Specifications

• Type: Hydraulic HAI,
• Stops: 2,
• Capacity: 400 kg,
• Speed: 0.15 m/sec

Aesthetic Specifications

• Cabin: Square panoramic cabin
• Doors: Glass doors in brushed stainless-steel frames

The transparency of the glass cladding allows the light to diffuse into the panoramic cabin of this square, aluminum-structured lift, accented by the blue color of the windows.

These projects reflect the nature of the Middle East market to look for customized solutions for settings with very specific technical requirements. These clients also have strong aesthetic preferences when it comes to the design of each product. DOPPLER’s range of products and services help them to meet clients’ expectations.