{"title":"Kitchen Hoods, Ventilation \u0026 Exhaust Systems","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"commercial-kitchen-exhaust-hoods-ventilation-systems-in-the-uae\" data-lfile-container=\"2fc28cd7-749c-4b0a-bc4a-97e768fc8d9f\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eCommercial Kitchen Exhaust Hoods \u0026amp; Ventilation Systems in the UAE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA commercial kitchen lives or dies by its airflow. Whether you're fitting out a new restaurant in Dubai, upgrading a hotel kitchen in Abu Dhabi, or bringing a cloud kitchen in Sharjah up to fire-safety code, the exhaust hood above your cooking line is one of the most inspected, most regulated, and most overlooked pieces of equipment in the building. At \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAL Diwan Kitchen Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e, we supply commercial kitchen exhaust hoods, extractor canopies, and ventless ventilation systems built for the heat, grease volume, and fire-safety demands of professional kitchens across the United Arab Emirates — from independent restaurants and hotel banquet kitchens to high-volume cloud kitchens, catering facilities, and food courts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection brings together ducted extractor hoods, ductless (ventless) hood systems, and custom kitchen canopies, sized and specified to match the cooking equipment underneath them — \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/grills\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrills\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/charcoal-ovens\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echarcoal ovens\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/ranges\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eranges\u003c\/a\u003e, and full \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/cooking-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecooking equipment\u003c\/a\u003e lines alike. If you already know the model you need, browse below. If you're planning a new kitchen fit-out and aren't sure where to start, our team can size a system to your cooking line and your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"why-kitchen-ventilation-matters-for-restaurants-hotels-cloud-kitchens\"\u003eWhy Kitchen Ventilation Matters for Restaurants, Hotels \u0026amp; Cloud Kitchens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA commercial exhaust hood does three jobs at once: it pulls heat, smoke, and grease-laden air away from your cooking line; it protects your kitchen staff from a hot, fume-filled environment; and it forms the first line of defence in your kitchen's fire-suppression strategy. Skimp on any one of these and the consequences show up fast — a kitchen that's unbearably hot to work in, grease building up in ductwork and on ceiling tiles, smoke drifting into the dining room, or a failed fire inspection that delays your opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a market like the UAE, where restaurants are frequently located on the ground floors of high-rise towers or inside busy malls, the stakes are higher still: cooking fumes have to be filtered and expelled without disturbing residents above or the retail unit next door. That's why exhaust hood specification in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi is rarely a simple \"pick a size and go\" decision — airflow (CFM), filter type, ducting material, and odour control all need to match both your menu and your building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"our-range-extractor-hoods-canopies-ventless-systems\"\u003eOur Range: Extractor Hoods, Canopies \u0026amp; Ventless Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDucted extractor hoods\u003c\/strong\u003e are the standard choice wherever a kitchen has access to an external duct run or rooftop discharge point — the most common setup in standalone restaurants, hotel kitchens, and purpose-built F\u0026amp;B units across the UAE. We stock stainless steel canopy hoods sized for single cookline runs through to full commercial kitchen installations, built to sit above your \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/ranges\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eranges\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/grills\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrills\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/combi-oven\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecombi ovens\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/deck-ovens\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edeck ovens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVentless (ductless) commercial hood systems\u003c\/strong\u003e solve a specific, common problem: a kitchen with no access to an external duct shaft, often found in converted retail units, mall kiosks, and smaller cloud kitchen spaces. These self-contained systems filter and recirculate air through a series of grease, carbon, and in some cases UV or electrostatic filtration stages, rather than venting outside. They're a practical option when retrofitting an existing space where adding a rooftop duct run isn't feasible or would be prohibitively expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom kitchen canopies and fabricated hood sections\u003c\/strong\u003e are built to order for kitchens with non-standard layouts, island cooking suites, or long cookline runs that off-the-shelf hoods don't fit. As the team behind our dedicated \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/custom-stainless-steel-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCustom Stainless Steel Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e collection, we can fabricate hood canopies, grease channels, and ducting transitions to the exact dimensions of your kitchen — a common requirement for hotel kitchens, large-format restaurants, and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/catering-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecatering equipment\u003c\/a\u003e setups across the UAE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"exhaust-hood-installation-what-to-expect\"\u003eExhaust Hood Installation: What to Expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing a hood correctly starts with your cooking equipment, not the other way around. The appliances underneath — \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/salamanders\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esalamanders\u003c\/a\u003e, open-burner ranges, charcoal grills, or deck ovens — determine the required airflow (measured in CFM), the hood's overhead coverage area, and whether you need a Type I hood (for grease-producing equipment) or a lighter-duty Type II hood (for steam or heat only, without grease).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a ducted installation, our process typically covers: confirming the cooking equipment layout and required CFM, specifying hood dimensions and filter type, coordinating duct routing to an external discharge point or rooftop, and connecting the hood to your kitchen's fire-suppression and make-up air systems where required. For ventless systems, installation is considerably simpler since there's no ducting to route — the unit is positioned above the cookline and connected to filtration and (where fitted) an electrical supply for electrostatic or UV-C stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe work with restaurant owners, hotel F\u0026amp;B teams, fit-out contractors, and MEP consultants across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi to size and supply the right system for new builds and retrofits alike. If you already have mechanical drawings or a kitchen consultant's spec, send them over and we'll quote against it directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"compliance-dubai-civil-defence-dubai-municipality-uae-fire-safety-standards\"\u003eCompliance: Dubai Civil Defence, Dubai Municipality \u0026amp; UAE Fire Safety Standards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitchen exhaust systems in the UAE sit under close regulatory scrutiny, and for good reason — grease-laden ductwork is one of the most common sources of commercial kitchen fires anywhere in the world. In Dubai specifically, F\u0026amp;B fit-outs are reviewed by both Dubai Municipality and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dcd.gov.ae\/portal\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDubai Civil Defence\u003c\/a\u003e, and kitchen ventilation is one of the most heavily inspected elements of the approval process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to guidance published on UAE F\u0026amp;B fit-out requirements, kitchen ducting must typically be constructed from black steel or stainless steel of a specified thickness and wrapped or coated with fire-rated insulation capable of containing a duct fire for an extended period, preventing it from spreading through a building's ventilation shafts. Many fit-outs also require an ecology unit — a multi-stage filtration system combining grease pre-filters, electrostatic precipitators, and carbon filtration — particularly where the exhaust discharge sits near residential windows or at a low level where odours could affect neighbouring units. For the full detail on how these pieces fit together in a Dubai F\u0026amp;B approval, the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dm.gov.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDubai Municipality\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dcd.gov.ae\/portal\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDubai Civil Defence\u003c\/a\u003e portals are the primary reference points, alongside your appointed MEP consultant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Sharjah and Abu Dhabi each run their own civil defence and municipality approval processes, the underlying principles are consistent across the UAE: grease-rated ducting, adequate airflow for the cooking load beneath the hood, and a fire-suppression system tied into the hood itself. We size and specify our hoods with these requirements in mind, and can work alongside your fit-out contractor or MEP consultant to make sure the equipment we supply matches what your local authority will sign off on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"serving-kitchens-across-dubai-sharjah-abu-dhabi-the-wider-uae\"\u003eServing Kitchens Across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi \u0026amp; the Wider UAE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAL Diwan Kitchen Equipment supplies and supports commercial kitchen exhaust hoods and ventilation systems across the full UAE market. In \u003cstrong\u003eDubai\u003c\/strong\u003e, we serve restaurants, hotels, and cloud kitchens across the city's high-density F\u0026amp;B districts, where negative-pressure kitchens, ecology units, and strict ducting standards are the norm. In \u003cstrong\u003eSharjah\u003c\/strong\u003e, a growing base of independent restaurants and catering businesses rely on us for both new-build hood installations and replacements for ageing, under-sized systems. In \u003cstrong\u003eAbu Dhabi\u003c\/strong\u003e, we support hotel groups, large-format restaurants, and government and institutional catering kitchens that need heavier-duty extraction systems sized for high-volume service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond these three emirates, we deliver and support installations across the wider UAE, working directly with restaurant owners as well as fit-out contractors and MEP consultants managing multi-site rollouts. Wherever your kitchen is based, our team can review your cooking line, confirm the right hood type and airflow requirement, and quote for supply — or supply and installation — accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"pairing-your-hood-with-the-right-cooking-line\"\u003ePairing Your Hood with the Right Cooking Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exhaust hood is only as effective as the equipment it's covering, so it's worth specifying both together rather than as separate purchases. If you're planning a new cookline, our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/cooking-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCooking Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e collection covers ranges, grills, and ovens sized to match the hoods in this collection, and our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/custom-stainless-steel-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCustom Stainless Steel Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e team can fabricate matching worktables, splashbacks, and grease channels for a fully coordinated cookline. For hotel and banquet kitchens running heavier daily volumes, our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/catering-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCatering Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e range is built to the same duty cycle as the hoods above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"get-a-free-quote\"\u003eGet a Free Quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us your kitchen size, cooking equipment list, and location — Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, or anywhere else in the UAE — and we'll put together a hood and ventilation specification and quote. For new fit-outs, we can also coordinate directly with your MEP consultant or fit-out contractor to make sure everything is sized and documented correctly for approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq-optional-add-as-an-accordion-block-below-the-description\"\u003eFAQ (optional — add as an accordion block below the description)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a ducted hood, or can I use a ventless system?\u003c\/strong\u003e A ducted hood is the standard choice wherever you have access to an external duct run or rooftop discharge point. A ventless (ductless) system is the right call when there's no practical way to route ducting outside — common in converted retail units, mall kiosks, and some cloud kitchen setups across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size exhaust hood do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hood size and airflow (CFM) are driven by the cooking equipment underneath it, not a fixed formula. Send us your equipment list and kitchen layout and we'll size the hood and ducting accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this hood pass Dubai Civil Defence \/ Dubai Municipality inspection?\u003c\/strong\u003e We specify our hoods with UAE fire-safety and ducting requirements in mind, but final approval depends on your specific building, duct routing, and fire-suppression setup. We're happy to work alongside your MEP consultant or fit-out contractor to match the spec they need for approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you install outside Dubai?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — we supply and support installations across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and the wider UAE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you build a custom hood for a non-standard kitchen layout?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Our stainless steel fabrication team builds custom canopies, grease channels, and ducting transitions for island cooklines, long cookline runs, and other non-standard layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"commercial-kitchen-exhaust-hood-wall-mounted-single-skin-extractor-hood","title":"Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood – Wall-Mounted Single Skin Extractor Hood","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"commercial-kitchen-exhaust-hood-wall-mounted-single-skin-extractor-hood\" data-lfile-container=\"2fc28cd7-749c-4b0a-bc4a-97e768fc8d9f\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eCommercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood – Wall-Mounted Single Skin Extractor Hood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AL Diwan Wall-Mounted Single Skin Kitchen Exhaust Hood is built for the everyday reality of a working commercial kitchen: constant heat, grease-laden air, and a cookline that doesn't stop for service. Fabricated in AISI 304 18\/10 stainless steel with a Scotch-Brite finish, this wall-type extractor hood is engineered for restaurants, hotels, cloud kitchens, and catering facilities across the UAE that need reliable extraction above a single cookline run — without the cost or complexity of a full island canopy system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a single skin hood, it's built from one continuous layer of stainless steel rather than the insulated double-wall construction used on heavier-duty island hoods, making it a cost-effective, straightforward choice for wall-mounted installations where the hood sits directly above a range, grill, or fryer line against a kitchen wall. It's one of the most commonly specified hood types in UAE commercial kitchen fit-outs, for exactly that reason: it does the job of capturing and extracting heat, smoke, and grease without over-engineering a straightforward wall installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"built-for-uae-commercial-kitchens-material-construction\"\u003eBuilt for UAE Commercial Kitchens: Material \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery AL Diwan exhaust hood in this range is fabricated from AISI 304 18\/10 stainless steel — the same food-grade stainless steel standard used across our full range of commercial kitchen equipment and custom stainless steel fabrication work. This grade is chosen specifically for commercial kitchen environments because of its resistance to corrosion from grease, steam, and the cleaning chemicals used in daily kitchen sanitation, as well as its ability to handle sustained heat exposure above a cookline without warping or discolouring over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hood body is constructed from 1.2 mm thick stainless steel sheet — a gauge chosen to give the hood the structural rigidity it needs to support its own weight, the baffle filters, and the grease collection box, without unnecessary bulk or weight that complicates wall mounting. The exterior and interior surfaces carry a Scotch-Brite (brushed) finish, which does more than look clean on day one: a brushed finish is significantly easier to wipe down and maintain hygienically than a mirror-polished surface, since it shows fewer fingerprints, water marks, and light scratching from daily cleaning — an important detail in a UAE kitchen environment where hoods are cleaned frequently to meet Dubai Municipality and Dubai Civil Defence hygiene and fire-safety expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all AL Diwan stainless steel kitchen equipment, this hood is UAE-built, meaning shorter lead times, easier access to spare parts and filters, and a manufacturing standard matched to the climate and operating conditions of Gulf commercial kitchens — rather than a generic import spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"key-features\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 x 500 mm baffle filters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Baffle filters are the industry-standard choice for grease extraction in commercial kitchens, using a series of angled stainless steel baffles to force air to change direction repeatedly as it passes through, causing grease particles to condense on the baffle surface and drain away rather than passing into the ductwork. Unlike mesh filters, baffle filters maintain their extraction efficiency over time, are dishwasher-safe, and are far less likely to become a fire-propagation point inside the filter itself — a key reason they're specified in most UAE commercial kitchen fit-outs that go through Dubai Civil Defence approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated heating light.\u003c\/strong\u003e A built-in heat lamp keeps prepared food warm directly beneath the hood — a practical feature for pass-through cooklines and open-kitchen setups where food needs to stay at serving temperature between the pan and the plate, without needing a separate heat lamp fixture mounted elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrease collection box.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grease and condensate captured by the baffle filters drain into a removable stainless steel collection box at the base of the hood, rather than running down the wall or dripping onto equipment below. This makes daily and weekly cleaning considerably faster — staff simply remove, empty, and replace the box, rather than manually cleaning grease runoff from the hood body itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.2 mm stainless steel construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e As detailed above, this gauge balances structural strength against a practical installed weight for wall mounting, without the added cost of an over-specified heavier gauge that a single-cookline wall hood doesn't need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"why-choose-a-single-skin-wall-hood\"\u003eWhy Choose a Single Skin Wall Hood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're specifying ventilation for a straightforward wall-mounted cookline — a run of ranges, grills, or fryers set against a kitchen wall rather than on a central island — a single skin wall hood is almost always the right starting point before considering heavier, more expensive alternatives. Double-skin (insulated) hoods add a layer of insulation between an inner and outer stainless steel shell, which is primarily useful where the hood's exterior surface needs to stay cool to the touch, such as in open-kitchen concepts where diners or staff may brush against the hood, or where local fire codes specifically require it for a given application. For a standard back-of-house wall installation, that extra insulation adds cost and weight without a meaningful functional benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to a full island canopy hood — which has to extract air from all sides of a centrally positioned cookline — a wall-mounted hood only needs to capture air from one side, which generally means a smaller footprint, lower airflow (CFM) requirement, and a more straightforward ducting run up and out through the wall or ceiling behind it. For restaurant owners and fit-out contractors working to a budget and a defined wall-mounted layout, this translates directly into lower equipment cost and a faster, simpler installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specifications-at-a-glance\"\u003eSpecifications at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the specification table below for the full technical detail — material grade, filter dimensions, sheet thickness, and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"installation-ducting-compliance\"\u003eInstallation, Ducting \u0026amp; Compliance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hood is designed for ducted installation, connecting to an external duct run or rooftop discharge point in line with standard UAE commercial kitchen ventilation practice. As outlined in our full \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/kitchen-hoods-ventilation-exhaust\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKitchen Hoods, Ventilation \u0026amp; Exhaust\u003c\/a\u003e collection guide, UAE kitchen fit-outs — particularly in Dubai — typically require fire-rated ducting and, in many cases, additional filtration such as an ecology unit, depending on the discharge location and proximity to residential or neighbouring units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend confirming your required airflow (CFM) against the cooking equipment positioned beneath the hood before finalising your order — our team can help you size this correctly based on your range, grill, or fryer specification. For new fit-outs going through Dubai Municipality or Dubai Civil Defence approval, we're happy to work directly with your MEP consultant or fit-out contractor to confirm the hood meets the specification required for sign-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"who-its-for\"\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wall-mounted single skin hood is a practical fit for independent restaurants and cafes across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi fitting out a straightforward wall cookline; hotel back-of-house kitchens needing reliable extraction over secondary cooking stations; cloud kitchens and dark kitchen operators working with tighter space and budget constraints than a full-service restaurant; and catering kitchens that need dependable daily extraction without the cost of an island canopy system. Wherever your kitchen is based in the UAE, if your cookline runs along a wall rather than sitting on a central island, this is very likely the right hood type for your installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"why-buy-this-hood-from-al-diwan\"\u003eWhy Buy This Hood From AL Diwan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAL Diwan Kitchen Equipment manufactures this hood in-house as part of our wider stainless steel fabrication capability, alongside our full range of \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/custom-stainless-steel-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecustom stainless steel equipment\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/cooking-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecooking equipment\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/catering-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecatering equipment\u003c\/a\u003e. Because it's fabricated locally in the UAE, we can adjust dimensions to fit a non-standard wall run, supply replacement baffle filters and grease boxes quickly without waiting on an overseas import, and support installation and sizing advice directly — whether you're a restaurant owner fitting out your first kitchen or a contractor specifying equipment across multiple sites in Dubai, Sharjah, or Abu Dhabi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet in touch with your kitchen layout and cooking equipment list, and we'll confirm the right hood dimensions and ducting approach for your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specifications\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWall-mounted, single skin extractor hood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAISI 304 18\/10 stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScotch-Brite (brushed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheet thickness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.2 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaffle filters, 500 x 500 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated heating light, removable grease collection box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in the UAE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWall-mounted cooklines (ranges, grills, fryers) in restaurants, hotels, cloud kitchens, catering facilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this hood suitable for a gas cookline?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — single skin wall hoods are commonly used over gas ranges, grills, and fryers; airflow (CFM) should be confirmed against your specific equipment load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with ducting?\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing covers the hood unit itself. Ducting is specified separately based on your duct run and discharge point — contact us for a full installation quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the dimensions be customised?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, as a UAE-manufactured product we can adjust width and depth to fit a non-standard wall run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this hood suitable for Dubai Civil Defence-approved fit-outs?\u003c\/strong\u003e The baffle filter system and stainless steel construction are specified in line with standard UAE commercial kitchen requirements; final approval depends on your full ducting and fire-suppression setup, which we can help coordinate with your MEP consultant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al Diwan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50806451798271,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/3985\/4591\/files\/KitchenHoodSingleSkinHoodaldiwan.jpg?v=1793087378"},{"product_id":"commercial-kitchen-exhaust-hood-island-double-skin-fresh-air","title":"Commercial Island Kitchen Exhaust Hood – Double Skin with Fresh Air System","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"commercial-island-kitchen-exhaust-hood-double-skin-with-fresh-air-system\" data-lfile-container=\"2fc28cd7-749c-4b0a-bc4a-97e768fc8d9f\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eCommercial Island Kitchen Exhaust Hood – Double Skin with Fresh Air System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AL Diwan Island Kitchen Exhaust Hood is built for cooklines that sit in the centre of the kitchen rather than against a wall — the layout found in larger restaurant kitchens, hotel back-of-house operations, and catering facilities across the UAE where cooking equipment needs extraction from every side, not just one. Fabricated in AISI 304 18\/10 stainless steel with a Scotch-Brite finish, this double-skin island hood combines heavy-duty extraction with an integrated fresh air system, giving kitchens the airflow balance a busy island cookline needs to stay safe, comfortable, and compliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a single skin wall hood, which only needs to extract air from one open side, an island hood is exposed on all four sides and has to capture rising heat and grease-laden air from a much wider area without losing containment at the edges. That's a tougher extraction job, and it's why island hoods for serious commercial kitchens are almost always specified in double-skin construction with a dedicated fresh air supply built in — both features this model is built around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"double-skin-construction-why-it-matters-for-island-hoods\"\u003eDouble Skin Construction: Why It Matters for Island Hoods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA double-skin hood is built from two layers of stainless steel with an insulating air gap between them, rather than the single continuous sheet used in a basic wall hood. For an island installation, this construction does two important jobs. First, it keeps the hood's outer surface cooler to the touch, which matters in an island layout where kitchen staff are working and moving around all sides of the hood, not just approaching it from one direction. Second, the double-wall design adds structural rigidity across a hood that typically spans a much wider footprint than a wall unit, since it has to cover a full island cookline rather than a single wall run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all AL Diwan stainless steel kitchen equipment, this hood is fabricated using AISI 304 18\/10 stainless steel — the food-grade standard chosen for its resistance to corrosion from grease, steam, and daily chemical cleaning, and its ability to hold up under sustained heat from a high-volume island cookline. The Scotch-Brite brushed finish on both inner and outer skins keeps the hood easy to wipe down and maintain to the hygiene standard expected in UAE commercial kitchen inspections, without showing every fingerprint and water mark the way a mirror-polished surface would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"integrated-fresh-air-system\"\u003eIntegrated Fresh Air System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most common problems in poorly specified commercial kitchens is negative pressure: when an exhaust hood pulls air out of the kitchen faster than it's being replaced, doors become hard to open, draughts whistle under doors, and odours get pulled from the kitchen into the dining room instead of staying contained. This is a particularly common issue in sealed, air-conditioned commercial spaces across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi, where kitchens don't have the luxury of simply opening a window to equalise pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis island hood addresses that directly with a built-in fresh air system, supplying tempered make-up air through the hood itself rather than relying entirely on a separate ducted air-handling unit. This keeps the kitchen's air balance closer to neutral, reduces strain on the extraction system, and helps prevent the hot, stale air build-up that makes island cooklines uncomfortable to work beside during a long service. For kitchen designers and MEP consultants, a hood with integrated fresh air supply also simplifies coordination between the exhaust and supply air design — two systems that otherwise have to be balanced separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"built-for-high-volume-island-cooklines\"\u003eBuilt for High-Volume Island Cooklines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsland hoods are typically specified over cookline configurations that combine multiple pieces of equipment in one run — ranges, griddles, charcoal grills, fryers, and salamanders positioned back-to-back or in an island block, common in hotel kitchens, large-format restaurants, and high-volume catering operations. Because the hood has to capture air rising from equipment across its full width and depth, island hoods are generally sized with a larger overhang and higher total airflow (CFM) than an equivalent wall hood covering the same equipment, to maintain full capture at every edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're specifying this hood for a new kitchen build, it pairs naturally with AL Diwan's wider \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/cooking-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecooking equipment\u003c\/a\u003e range — ranges, grills, and ovens sized for island cookline configurations — and our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/catering-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecatering equipment\u003c\/a\u003e line for hotel and banquet kitchens running sustained high-volume service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"installation-ducting-compliance\"\u003eInstallation, Ducting \u0026amp; Compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all hoods in our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/kitchen-hoods-ventilation-exhaust\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKitchen Hoods, Ventilation \u0026amp; Exhaust\u003c\/a\u003e collection, this island hood is designed for ducted installation connecting to an external discharge point, typically routed up through the kitchen ceiling to rooftop extraction. Because island hoods sit at the centre of a commercial kitchen's ventilation design, we strongly recommend confirming total exhaust CFM, fresh air supply volume, and ducting routing with your MEP consultant before finalising your order — these figures are driven by the full equipment load beneath the hood and the kitchen's overall air balance, not a single fixed spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fit-outs going through Dubai Municipality or Dubai Civil Defence approval, fire-rated ducting and, depending on your discharge location, additional filtration such as an ecology unit may be required — the same principles covered in our main exhaust collection guide apply here, with the added complexity of coordinating the hood's fresh air supply alongside its exhaust capacity. We're glad to work directly with your fit-out contractor or MEP consultant to confirm this hood meets the specification your local authority requires for sign-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"who-its-for\"\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis double-skin island hood with fresh air system is built for hotel back-of-house kitchens running island cookline configurations; large-format restaurants across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi with centrally positioned cooking suites; catering and banquet kitchens producing high volumes across extended service hours; and any commercial kitchen fit-out where the cookline is positioned away from a wall and needs extraction from every side. If your kitchen design includes an island cooking block rather than a wall-mounted run, this is the hood type your layout calls for — a single skin wall hood won't give you the all-sides capture an island configuration needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"why-buy-this-hood-from-al-diwan\"\u003eWhy Buy This Hood From AL Diwan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAL Diwan Kitchen Equipment fabricates this hood in-house as part of our wider \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/collections\/custom-stainless-steel-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecustom stainless steel equipment\u003c\/a\u003e capability, which means island hood dimensions can be adjusted to match your exact cookline footprint rather than forcing your kitchen design around a fixed off-the-shelf size — a common need for island installations, since cookline configurations vary far more than straightforward wall runs. Being UAE-manufactured also means faster turnaround on larger or custom-dimensioned units, and direct support sizing the fresh air and exhaust specification correctly for your kitchen, whether you're fitting out a single restaurant in Sharjah or coordinating equipment across multiple hotel properties in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us your cookline layout, equipment list, and target dimensions, and we'll confirm the right hood size, airflow specification, and fresh air capacity for your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specifications\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003ccol\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsland-mounted, double skin extractor hood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAISI 304 18\/10 stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScotch-Brite (brushed), inner and outer skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh air system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated — confirm supply CFM with your order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaffle filters — confirm size\/quantity with your order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheet thickness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm with your order (island hoods typically spec heavier gauge than wall hoods)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHood dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm against your island cookline footprint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in the UAE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsland cooklines (ranges, grills, fryers, salamanders) in hotels, large-format restaurants, catering kitchens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e fields marked \"confirm with your order\" depend on your specific cookline size and equipment load — fill these in from your spec sheet before publishing this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between this and the single skin wall hood?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an island hood — extracting from all sides for a centrally positioned cookline — with double-skin insulated construction and a built-in fresh air system. The single skin wall hood is a lighter-duty option for cooklines set against a wall, extracting from one side only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does this hood need a fresh air system?\u003c\/strong\u003e Island hoods extract a large volume of air from the centre of the kitchen. Without a matched fresh air supply, this can create negative pressure — doors sticking, draughts, and odours pulled into the dining room. The integrated fresh air system supplies tempered make-up air to help keep the kitchen's air balance correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan dimensions be customised for my cookline?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — as this is manufactured in the UAE, dimensions are adjusted to match your island cookline footprint rather than a fixed standard size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this meet Dubai Civil Defence requirements for my fit-out?\u003c\/strong\u003e The hood is built to standard UAE commercial kitchen specification, but final sign-off depends on your full ducting, fresh air balance, and fire-suppression design — we can coordinate directly with your MEP consultant to confirm the spec required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al Diwan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50806765093119,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/3985\/4591\/files\/KitchenHooddoubleSkinHoodaldiwan.jpg?v=1793088227"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/3985\/4591\/collections\/Kitchen_Hood_Single_Skin_Hood_aldiwan.jpg?v=1793087084","url":"https:\/\/www.aldiwanstore.com\/ar\/collections\/kitchen-hoods-ventilation-exhaust-systems.oembed","provider":"AL Diwan Kitchen Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}