Limestone cladding supply in the Gulf region
The Gulf region with countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait or Bahrain have seen a dramatic growth in building, and specifically in the use of limestone on cladding applications. Not to mention the larger projects that have been developed in this region, we want to talk mostly about private residences that display amazing exterior cladding with the use of natural stones.
We take a look at this market and try to explain the Limestone cladding supply in the Gulf region, showing the most popular limestones used on cladding, giving examples of well-developed projects throughout the region.
Top limestones used on cladding
We begin with the Limra limestone, a Turkish limestone with a white to light beige color tone. This has been extensively used on cladding applications all over the gulf region, where price and availability have been key factors.
The Moleanos limestone from Portugal has been gaining some market in countries like the UAE, Kuwait or even Saudi Arabia. While the fine grain Moleanos is used on exterior cladding, the medium grain Moleanos has been a popular choice for interior and exterior flooring.
The Spanish limestone Capri is an authority in terms of supply to Gulf countries. Due to large availability and good market penetration, the Capri limestone has been widely used on diverse cladding projects in countries like Saudi Arabia, Bahrain or the UAE.
Finally, the limestone that has seen the most dramatic increase in popularity and demand in the past years in the Gulf area: the Moca Cream limestone. This Portuguese beige limestone presents a beautiful parallel vein that makes wonderful cladding projects. Very popular in Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and with growing demand in Saudi Arabia.
Beige limestone cladding / Limestone cladding in Saudi Arabia
Modern villa displaying a beige limestone cladding, with a cloudy structure and background. The beige limestone shows some slight color tone variation.
Beige limestone cladding / Limestone cladding in Kuwait
Beige limestone cladding in Kuwait, mostly straight cut panels, whereas the top parts of the building shows rounded tops. The beige limestone if fairly uniform with minimal color tone difference.
Beige limestone cladding / Limestone cladding in Kuwait
Beige limestone cladding project in Kuwait, where the beige limestone is clearly visible, showing very uniform color and look. It contrasts with some grey limestone on the front wall of the main entrance.
Beige limestone cladding / Limestone cladding in the UAE
Beige to yellow limestone cladding, showing a fairly consistent look and color. The strong beige color is in good contrast with the abundant green surrounding the villa.
Beige limestone cladding / Limestone cladding in Qatar
Beige limestone cladding on a villa in Qatar. The limestone is very uniform, showing very little color tone contrast.
Beige limestone cladding / Limestone cladding in Kuwait
Interesting project in Kuwait, where we can see the parallel vein on the beige limestone cladding. Very elegant and modern building.
Beige limestone cladding / Limestone cladding in Kuwait
Same elegant and modern building in Kuwait, where we can see once again the beautiful beige limestone panels of the cladding with the clear parallel vein.
Beige limestone cladding / Limestone cladding in Qatar
Beige limestone cladding project that combines the dominant beige cladding structure with some interesting darker grey cladding on top and side of the main building.
