Architectural lighting for interior projects in the UAE and GCC
Track and magnetic systems, recessed downlights, linear lighting and outdoor fixtures from European manufacturers, led by Nexia of Barcelona. DOMA calculates the lighting for your plans, prices every fixture and delivers to site across the UAE and GCC.
DOMA architectural lighting
- What we supply
- Architectural lighting for residential, hospitality, retail and office interiors: track and magnetic systems, recessed and surface downlights, linear lighting and LED profiles, outdoor and facade lighting, drivers and controls.
- Main brand
- Nexia, a Spanish manufacturer that has designed and made architectural lighting near Barcelona for more than 20 years. DOMA supplies Nexia in the UAE as a partner, alongside other European lighting manufacturers.
- Lighting calculation
- Light levels per room, the fixture layout on your ceiling plan and a luminaire schedule with quantities and prices. Free when you order the lighting through DOMA. How it works
- Specification
- Interior ranges with CRI 90 and above (up to 97–98 for retail and display), 2–3 SDCM colour consistency, low-flicker drivers, low-glare optics down to UGR below 13, dim-to-warm and tunable white options.
- Control
- On/off, DALI, Casambi Bluetooth control and scenes from a phone app, and a controller for Alexa and Google Home.
- Lead time
- Delivery by air from Europe in up to 5 days. Production time for each item is confirmed in the quotation.
- Area
- Dubai, Abu Dhabi, all Emirates and the GCC.
- Contact
- +971 58 582 3044 (WhatsApp) · +971 58 535 2102 · mz@doma.ae
Four lighting systems for one interior
Most projects combine several systems: tracks for accents, downlights for general light, linear light for joinery and ceilings, and outdoor lighting for the facade and garden. We plan and price them together.
Track lighting
48V magnetic and 3-phase tracks with spotlights, for accent light in homes, shops and galleries.
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Recessed downlights
Trimless and plaster-in downlights, low-glare spots and surface cylinders for quiet ceilings.
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Linear lighting
Linear systems, aluminium profiles and LED strips for offices, coves, joinery and stairs.
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Outdoor lighting
IP65–IP67 wall, in-ground, step and bollard lights for facades, gardens, terraces and pools.
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We calculate the light before you order it
Good lighting starts on the plan. Send us the drawings and we prepare a lighting calculation: how much light each room needs for its function, where each fixture goes and which product does the job. You get a clear budget before anything is ordered. The calculation is free when you order the lighting through DOMA.
- Floor plans and ceiling plans (DWG or PDF)
- Ceiling heights and ceiling void depth
- Room functions and finishes
- Design intent: references, mood, colour temperature
- Light levels for each room
- Fixture layout on the ceiling plan
- Luminaire schedule with quantities and prices
- Drivers, tracks, profiles and controls
- Options that keep the look within budget
Lighting planned, priced and delivered by one team
Accessible and sophisticated interiors: the right light for each room, in balance with the budget.
Lighting is ordered together with the rest of the FF&E, so one team checks quantities, finishes and delivery dates.
Every fixture, driver and accessory is priced in the quotation, with alternatives where the budget is tight.
Colour temperature, colour rendering, beam angle, glare and dimming are chosen for each room, so the light looks the way the design intended.
Lighting from Europe is shipped by air and reaches Dubai in up to 5 days, with dates confirmed in the quotation.
Don't spend time visiting multiple suppliers. Concentrate on the work. We will take care of everything else.
How to read a lighting specification
The terms you will see in our luminaire schedules and on manufacturer data sheets, in plain words.
- CRI (colour rendering index)
- How faithfully a light shows colours, on a scale up to 100. CRI 90 and above is the norm for homes and hospitality; 95 and above for retail, art and display.
- Colour temperature (CCT)
- Measured in kelvin: 2700K is warm, 3000K warm white, 4000K neutral white. Dim-to-warm drops from about 3000K to 1800K as it dims; tunable white adjusts between warm and cool white.
- UGR (unified glare rating)
- A glare scale from about 10 (no glare) to 30. Below 19 suits offices and workspaces; below 13 the light source is barely noticeable.
- SDCM (MacAdam steps)
- Colour consistency between fixtures. At 2–3 SDCM, lights next to each other look the same colour.
- Flicker
- Rapid changes in light output that tire the eyes and show on video. Low-flicker drivers keep it below 5%, and below 1% on some ranges.
- Beam angle
- How wide the light spreads: 8–15° for accents and artwork, 24–36° for general accent light, 60° and wider for general lighting. Zoom spotlights adjust the angle on site.
- IP and IK ratings
- IP is protection against dust and water: IP20 for dry interiors, IP54 for wet areas, IP65–IP67 outdoors. IK is impact resistance, important for lights set into the ground.
- DALI and Casambi
- DALI is the wired standard for dimming and scenes in larger projects. Casambi is Bluetooth control from a phone app, without extra control wiring.
From plans to light on site
A guided process with one team responsible for the result.
Plans & brief
Send floor plans, ceiling plans and the design intent, or the lighting schedule if your designer already has one.
Lighting calculation
Light levels, the fixture layout and a luminaire schedule for each room.
Quotation & budget
Itemised prices for fixtures, drivers and accessories, with lead times and alternatives.
Approval
Data sheets, finishes, colour temperatures and beam angles are approved before the order is placed.
Order & shipping
Ordered directly from the manufacturer and shipped by air from Europe: up to 5 days to Dubai.
Delivery to site
Delivered with drivers and accessories, and technical information for your electrical contractor.
Designers, developers, hospitality and retail
Interior designers & architects
You lead the lighting concept; we calculate, price, order and deliver.
Developers & contractors
Show apartments, lobbies, amenities and repeatable unit packages, with deliveries planned against handover dates.
Restaurants, hotels & shops
Low-glare, high colour rendering light for dining rooms, guest rooms and retail displays, timed to the opening date.
Villas & apartments
Interior and outdoor lighting for private homes, together with the furniture and the rest of the interior.
Architectural lighting: frequently asked questions
What is architectural lighting?
Architectural lighting is lighting built into the space itself: tracks, recessed downlights, linear profiles and outdoor fixtures planned together with the ceilings, walls and facade, rather than lamps added afterwards. It sets the light levels, accents and mood of an interior.
Which lighting brands does DOMA supply?
Our main architectural line is Nexia, a Spanish manufacturer based near Barcelona, which DOMA supplies in the UAE as a partner. We also source from other European lighting manufacturers when a project needs it.
Do you make lighting calculations?
Yes. Send floor and ceiling plans and we prepare a lighting calculation with light levels for each room, the fixture layout and a luminaire schedule with quantities and prices. The calculation is free when you order the lighting through DOMA.
How long does delivery take?
Lighting from Europe is shipped by air and reaches Dubai in up to 5 days. Production time depends on the product and finish and is confirmed in the quotation.
Can the lights be dimmed or controlled from a phone?
Most ranges come in on/off, DALI and Bluetooth versions. Casambi Bluetooth lets you set scenes from a phone app without extra wiring, and a controller connects the lights to Alexa and Google Home.
Who installs the lighting?
The fixtures are installed by the project's electrical contractor. DOMA delivers to site with all drivers and accessories and provides the technical information for installation.
Do you work with interior designers?
Yes. Designers keep the creative lead and the lighting concept; DOMA does the calculation, pricing, ordering and delivery.
Which areas do you cover?
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and all Emirates, as well as projects across the GCC.
Page updated November 2026
Send us your plans
We come back with a lighting calculation, an itemised budget and delivery dates.
+971 58 535 2102
mz@doma.ae · main@doma.ae
The H Office Tower, office 2903-2
1 Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
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