# Emirates Float Glass to double float glass capacity in Dubai

Dubai Investments announced it will double float glass manufacturing capacity at its subsidiary Emirates Float Glass (EFG) by adding a second line, increasing production from 600 to 1,200 tonnes per day. The line is expected to be operational by late 2027 to early 2028.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-10-07
- Where: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Value: $164.0M (600.0M AED)
- Starts operating: Q4 2027
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 1,200 tonnes per day
- Products: float glass, Ultra Clear low-iron glass
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Dubai Investments](https://endata.com/companies/25347.md)
- [Emirates Float Glass](https://endata.com/companies/30646.md)
- [HORN Glass Industries](https://endata.com/companies/9626.md) (partner)
- [Emirates Building Systems](https://endata.com/companies/77919.md) (partner)
- [Mar Contracting](https://endata.com/companies/88225.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [abudhabinews.net](https://www.abudhabinews.net/news/278622164/dubai-investments-to-double-float-glass-manufacturing-capacity), 2025-10-07: "The new line will increase EFG's production capacity from 600 tonnes per day to 1,200 tonnes per day and introduce Ultra Clear low-iron glass, a first-of-its-kind capability in the MENA region."
- [albawaba.com](https://www.albawaba.com/business/pr/dubai-investments-double-float-glass-1613997), 2025-10-08: "The development of Emirates Float Glass’s second float line marks a pivotal step for the regional glass industry."
- [guest.meed.com](https://guest.meed.com/construction-begins-on-emirates-float-glass-project/), 2025-11-04: "The expansion will establish EFG as the only glass manufacturer in the GCC operating dual float lines."

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