Aluminium Smelters in Abu Dhabi — Verified Producers & UAE Aluminium Industry Guide

DCCIInfo currently lists 8 verified aluminium smelters in UAE, spanning Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.

• Listings range from large-scale primary producers to specialist foundries and recyclers
• Each listing includes a phone number and, where available, a company website
• New manufacturers are added as they register and get verified

Yes. UAE is the world's fifth-largest aluminium producer, led by Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA).

• EGA produces roughly one in every 25 tonnes of aluminium made worldwide
• Aluminium is the largest made-in-UAE export after oil and gas
• EGA's aluminium sector supports over 57,000 jobs nationally

EGA is UAE's primary aluminium producer, formed in 2013 through the merger of Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) and Emirates Aluminium (EMAL).

• EGA operates smelters at Jebel Ali (Dubai) and Al Taweelah (Abu Dhabi)
• Combined primary capacity is over 2.4 million tonnes per year
• The Al Taweelah smelter is the world's largest single-site primary aluminium producer

UAE aluminium producers primarily supply primary ingots, extrusions, and recycled or secondary aluminium.

• Primary ingots feed downstream extrusion, rolling, and casting industries
• Extrusions are widely used in construction for window frames and facades
• Recycled aluminium is a growing share of UAE's aluminium supply chain

Large UAE aluminium producers are typically certified to ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management and audited against international responsible sourcing standards.

• Product conformity for building products falls under MoIAT, formerly ESMA
• Buyers should confirm specific product certifications directly with the manufacturer
• Structural and construction-grade aluminium may require additional project-specific testing

Yes. A number of UAE companies specialize in recycling scrap aluminium into billet or ingot form.

• Aluminium is infinitely recyclable without losing its properties
• UAE's largest producer is developing a major new recycling facility at Al Taweelah
• Recycled aluminium typically requires less energy to produce than primary smelting

An aluminium smelter or foundry needs a valid industrial trade license from the Department of Economic Development (DED) or a free zone authority such as JAFZA.

• Free zone licensing supports duty-free re-export across the GCC
• Product conformity for building products falls under MoIAT, formerly ESMA
• Import and export of scrap and finished aluminium is cleared through the FCA

Yes. Several UAE aluminium companies produce extrusions and fabricated products specifically for construction applications such as window frames, doors, and curtain walls.

• Extrusion capacity is typically paired with fabrication services for architectural products
• Buyers should confirm alloy grade and finish options directly with the manufacturer
• Local extrusion sourcing reduces lead times for large construction projects

UAE aluminium production has grown from 135,000 tonnes per year when smelting began in 1979 to a combined capacity of over 2.4 million tonnes today.

• UAE's Jebel Ali smelter has been expanded eight separate times since 1979
• The Al Taweelah smelter began production in 2009 as the world's largest when built
• UAE producers have collectively produced over 50 million tonnes of cast metal since 1979

Each verified listing on DCCIInfo includes a direct phone number and, where available, a company website for contacting the manufacturer.

• No broker or intermediary is required to reach a listed manufacturer
• Visit the company's profile page for full address and additional categories
• Manufacturers can be contacted directly to discuss specifications, volumes, and lead times