FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What are marble shop drawings?
Marble shop drawings are detailed fabrication and installation drawings for stone works — plans, elevations, sections, joint layouts, edge profiles, cut-outs, thickness and finish — prepared so fabricators and site teams in Dubai and the UAE can cut and install accurately.
Which areas of the UAE do you serve?
We work with contractors, fabricators, consultants and designers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and across the UAE. Most work is delivered digitally, so location is not a barrier.
What file formats do you deliver?
AutoCAD DWG and PDF drawing sets as standard. 3D renderings are delivered as high-resolution images. Other formats can be discussed when you request a quote.
What do I need to send for a quote?
Architectural or interior drawings, sketches, site dimensions, photos or a short description of the scope and deadline. Send them through the enquiry form on the contact page.
Do you provide drawings in Arabic?
Yes. We communicate in English and Arabic, and drawing notes can be prepared in English, Arabic or both.
How much does a contractor website cost?
Our Contractor Website package is AED 2,000 for a 5-page, mobile-friendly website with an enquiry form. 50% is paid upfront and the balance on completion.
How does the shop drawing process work?
Send your drawings, dimensions or sketches by email or through the enquiry form. We review the scope and confirm the price and delivery date in writing, then draft the set, send it for your review and comments, and deliver the approved drawings as DWG and PDF.
Do you prepare BOQs and quantity take-offs?
Yes. Our architectural estimation service covers BOQs, quantity take-offs, material schedules and tender packages, including stone quantities and slab layouts for marble works.
Can I see examples of your work?
Yes. The projects page shows marble and stone shop drawings, slab layouts and tiling details from villa and bathroom projects in Dubai. Open d3ddd.com/projects/ or ask for a sample through the enquiry form.
Why do shop drawings matter before stone is cut?
They freeze piece sizes, joints, thickness, edges and cut-outs while the material can still be nested. Once a slab is cut, a wrong opening or a vein running the wrong way is a replacement, not a pencil correction.
How does consultant approval usually work in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah?
The contractor submits the shop drawings to the project’s consultant — architect, interior designer or engineer, as the contract names them. Comments come back on the PDF or as a list. The sheets are revised, the revision is raised, and the set is resubmitted until that reviewer approves it for fabrication. Requirements differ by project. Send any checklist you have been given. A shop drawing is not a permit.
How is turnaround agreed?
With the quote, in writing, before drafting starts. The date depends on the number of areas, how complete the source drawings are, and how many comment rounds follow. There is no single public lead time.
What is in the first issue?
DWG and PDF sheets covering the agreed scope: plans, elevations, sections and the details needed to fabricate or install. Quantities and slab layouts are included when they are part of the quote. Notes can be in English, Arabic or both.
Can you start from sketches or site sizes only?
Yes, if the sketches or measured sizes are enough to draw the scope. Where a dimension is missing, that sheet waits until you send it. Say what you have when you use the enquiry form.
Do the website prices apply to shop drawings?
No. Shop drawings, drafting, design, estimation and 3D rendering are quoted per project. The published prices are only the website packages: AED 1,200, AED 2,000 and AED 3,500+, with the 5-page contractor site at AED 2,000 and 50% paid upfront.