CNC Cutting Solutions
Al Malek Carpentry provides CNC router and laser cutting from its workshop in Al Mamourah, Ras Al Khaimah, and delivers cut panels by courier anywhere in the UAE. We cut wood, MDF, acrylic, ACP and aluminium, with steel laser cutting through a partner, into mashrabiya screens, jali panels, partitions, ceiling designs, arches and custom shapes for trade clients and homeowners.
Our joinery workshop has been part of Ras Al Khaimah since 1985. The same team that builds our wardrobes, kitchens and majlis furniture cuts every CNC order, so you get furniture-grade finishing, not just a machine cut.
What we cut with CNC
- Mashrabiya and jali panels for windows, balconies, staircases and feature walls
- Room dividers and decorative partitions for villas, offices, restaurants and majlis
- Ceiling panels and false-ceiling features
- Arches, door surrounds and niche frames
- Round rosettes and medallions for ceilings, walls and furniture
- Decorative scrolls, borders and corner pieces
- Arabic and Islamic calligraphy panels cut to your text and size
- 3D carved, grooved and engraved panels
- Custom parts and shapes cut from your drawing
Materials we work with
| Material | Typical uses |
|---|---|
| Solid wood and MDF | Mashrabiya screens, partitions, ceilings, arches, furniture parts, painted or veneered panels |
| Acrylic | Signage letters, displays, decorative wall panels, mirror-backed designs |
| ACP (aluminium composite panel) | Outdoor screens, façade features and signage panels |
| Aluminium | Outdoor mashrabiya, gates, railings and façade screens (cut in-house) |
| Steel and other metals | Laser cut through a trusted partner workshop, for gates, signage and heavy-duty screens |
CNC cutting specifications
| Sheet sizes | 1220 × 2440 mm and 1220 × 3600 mm |
|---|---|
| Material thickness | 2 mm to 30 mm as standard, up to 100 mm for heavy carving and thick panels |
| Turnaround | Typically 48 hours for standard cutting orders |
| Finish | Supplied raw (unpainted) as standard; painting available on request and adds time |
| Metal | Aluminium cut in-house; steel and other metals laser cut through a partner |
Larger designs are split across several sheets and line up neatly on site.
Not sure which material suits your project? Tell us where the panel will be used (indoor, outdoor, wet area, ceiling) and we will recommend one.
- In-house CNC router cutting
- Wood, MDF, acrylic, ACP and aluminium
- Sheets up to 1220 × 3600 mm
- Usually ready in 48 hours
- Courier delivery anywhere in the UAE
- Installation in Ras Al Khaimah
- Workshop in Al Mamourah, RAK
- Joinery workshop since 1985
How to order CNC cutting
- Send your design. Pick a code from our design catalogue, or send your own drawing. A CAD file (DXF or DWG) is ideal, but a PDF, sketch or photo also works.
- Share sizes and quantity. Tell us the panel size, number of pieces, material and finish (raw, painted or stained).
- Receive your quote. We confirm the material, finish, price and timing before cutting starts.
- Cutting. Standard orders are usually cut within 48 hours in our Ras Al Khaimah workshop. Panels are supplied raw unless you ask for painting, which adds time.
- Delivery or installation. We send the finished panels by courier anywhere in the UAE, or install them for you in Ras Al Khaimah.
Recent CNC projects
A selection of CNC work cut and installed by our team:
Choose from our CNC design catalogue
We keep a ready library of tested patterns, each with its own code so you can order quickly:
- Square mashrabiya patterns (Malek 1, Malek 7, Malek 19 and more): geometric and Islamic lattice designs for screens and ceilings
- Long panels, L-series (L1 to L59): tall designs for doors, wardrobe fronts and partitions
- Round rosettes, R-series (R1 to R40): medallions for ceilings, walls and table tops
- Decorative designs, D-series (D1 to D16): scrolls, borders and arches
Send the design code with your sizes and we will prepare your quote. Every design can be scaled, repeated or adapted.
CNC cutting for businesses
We supply cut-to-size panels to trade clients across the UAE, ready for your team to finish and install:
- Interior fit-out contractors and joinery workshops
- Interior designers and architects
- Sign makers and branding companies
- Exhibition, event and retail display builders
- Hotels, restaurants, mosques and developers
Repeat orders, batch cutting and project quantities are welcome. Share your drawings and schedule, and we will plan the cutting to match your site programme.
CNC cutting for homes and villas
Homeowners use our CNC work for majlis screens, staircase and balcony panels, ceiling features, TV walls, garden screens and headboards. If you are in Ras Al Khaimah, we can visit, measure and install. Elsewhere in the UAE, we cut to your measurements and deliver.
Delivery across the UAE
We deliver CNC-cut panels by courier to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and across Ras Al Khaimah. You can also collect your order from our workshop on Al Mataf Road, Al Mamourah. Installation is available in Ras Al Khaimah only.
Islamic calligraphy wall art
For ready-made Islamic calligraphy wall art, visit our sister store Al Malek Design. For custom-size calligraphy panels for a majlis, mosque, office or hotel, send us the text and size and we will cut it to order.
CNC cutting FAQs
What is CNC cutting?
CNC (computer numerical control) cutting uses a computer-guided router or laser to cut a design from a digital file. Because the machine follows the file exactly, every panel comes out identical, even detailed mashrabiya and calligraphy patterns. That makes CNC ideal for repeated screens, partitions and decorative panels.
Which materials can you cut?
We cut solid wood, MDF, acrylic, ACP and aluminium in-house, and steel and other metals are laser cut through a trusted partner. Wood and MDF suit indoor screens, ceilings and furniture. Acrylic works well for signage and displays. ACP and metal are better for outdoor screens and façades. Tell us where the panel will go and we will suggest the right material.
Do you deliver outside Ras Al Khaimah?
Yes. We send CNC-cut panels by courier anywhere in the UAE, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah. Installation is only available in Ras Al Khaimah. Outside RAK, we cut to your measurements and your own team or contractor installs.
How long does CNC cutting take?
Standard cutting orders are usually ready within 48 hours of confirming the design, material and sizes. Painted panels take longer, so most clients order panels raw and paint them on site. Large project quantities are scheduled with you in advance.
What sheet sizes and thicknesses can you cut?
We cut standard sheets of 1220 × 2440 mm and 1220 × 3600 mm, in thicknesses from 2 mm to 30 mm as standard and up to 100 mm for heavy carving and thick panels. Bigger designs are split across several sheets that line up neatly when installed.
Can I send my own design?
Yes. A CAD file such as DXF or DWG gives the most accurate result, but you can also send a PDF drawing, a sketch or a photo of a design you like. We will prepare the cutting file and confirm the details with you before we cut.
How much does CNC cutting cost?
The price depends on the material, panel size, design complexity, finish and quantity. A simple pattern in MDF costs less than a detailed design in solid wood or metal. Send us your design or catalogue code with sizes and quantity, and we will send you a clear quote.
What is the difference between CNC router and laser cutting?
A CNC router uses a spinning cutting bit and suits thicker materials such as wood, MDF and ACP, and it can also carve 3D and grooved designs. A laser cuts with a focused beam and gives very fine detail and clean edges, which suits acrylic and metal. We choose the method that best fits your material and design.
Do you work with contractors and trade clients?
Yes. We cut panels for fit-out contractors, joinery workshops, interior designers, sign makers and exhibition builders across the UAE. We handle one-off pieces as well as batch and repeat orders, and we can match cutting to your project schedule.
Contractor, designer or maker?
Trade clients can send a DXF or DWG drawing and get a quote for cut-to-size panels: CNC cutting for contractors and designers in the UAE →
Have your own CNC or laser machine? Download our Islamic calligraphy cut files (DXF, SVG, CDR) on Etsy →