Gold plating in Dubai on jewellery, taps and sanitaryware, door handles, light fittings, trophies, decorative artwork and vehicle emblems. We have plated for private clients, interior fit-out contractors and hotels across the UAE since 2019.
Every item is assessed before we start, because the correct process depends on what the base metal is. Brass, steel, zinc alloy and silver each need different preparation and undercoating to hold gold properly — getting that wrong is why plated items flake or fade.
Send photos to [email protected] or call 050 704 5388 for a quotation.
What We Gold Plate
- Jewellery — rings, chains, bracelets, watch cases and components
- Taps and sanitaryware — mixers, showerheads, spouts, waste fittings
- Door and cabinet hardware — handles, hinges, knobs, escutcheons
- Light fittings — chandelier frames, wall lights, lamp bases
- Trophies, awards and medals — including restoration of older pieces
- Decorative artwork and religious items — statues, frames, ornamental pieces
- Vehicle parts and emblems — badges, trim, motorcycle components
- Furniture fittings — legs, brackets, decorative detail
Gold Colours and Finishes
We provide premium decorative gold plating in a range of colours and surface finishes for luxury architectural, commercial and decorative applications across Dubai and the UAE. Whether you require a bright mirror finish for a luxury interior or a subtle satin appearance for modern designs, we can produce a finish that complements your project.
24K Yellow Gold Plating
24K Yellow Gold is the most popular decorative gold finish, offering a rich, warm appearance associated with luxury and prestige. It is widely used for architectural hardware, decorative metalwork, trophies, signage, furniture fittings, lighting fixtures and premium interior projects.
Rose Gold Plating
Rose Gold combines the elegance of gold with a contemporary copper-toned finish, making it a popular choice for luxury hotels, retail stores, restaurants, high-end residences and bespoke architectural features. It provides a sophisticated appearance that complements modern interior designs.
Champagne Gold Plating
Champagne Gold offers a softer, more subtle gold tone for projects that require a refined and contemporary look. It is commonly selected for premium commercial interiors, lift panels, door hardware, furniture components and decorative architectural elements throughout Dubai.
Available Surface Finishes
Our gold plating services are available in a variety of surface finishes, including:
- Mirror Polished Gold
- Satin Gold
- Brushed Gold
- Antique Gold (where specified)
The final appearance depends on the preparation of the base metal before plating, allowing us to achieve finishes ranging from high-gloss luxury surfaces to understated brushed and satin textures.
Whether you require decorative gold plating for stainless steel, brass or other compatible metal components, Skye Metal Coating delivers high-quality finishes suitable for luxury architectural, hospitality, retail and commercial projects throughout Dubai and the UAE.
Replating and Restoration
Gold plating wears. Taps handled daily, jewellery worn constantly, and fittings exposed to cleaning products will eventually dull or thin.
We replate worn items rather than replacing them — usually at a fraction of the cost of new. The item is stripped, prepared and replated to its original finish.
This is common work for us on:
- Bathroom and kitchen fittings in older properties
- Inherited or sentimental jewellery
- Trophies, medals and awards
- Hotel and restaurant fittings during refurbishment
Why the Base Metal Matters
Gold doesn’t bond equally well to every metal. Getting a plated finish that lasts depends on identifying the substrate and preparing it correctly:
- Brass — plates well, usually with a nickel undercoat for durability
- Steel and stainless — requires specific preparation to achieve adhesion
- Zinc alloy — common in decorative castings, needs careful handling
- Silver — plates directly but must be properly cleaned first
- Copper — an excellent base, often used as an undercoat itself
We identify the base metal before quoting and tell you what’s involved. If an item can’t be plated well, we’ll say so rather than take the job and disappoint you.
How Long Does Gold Plating Last?
Honestly: it depends on the item and how it’s used.
- Display items — trophies, artwork, ornamental pieces — will hold their finish for many years with minimal care
- Handled items — door handles, jewellery worn daily — wear at contact points over time
- Wet environments — taps and bathroom fittings face the hardest conditions, particularly with harsh cleaning products
Thicker plating lasts longer, and we’ll advise on the right thickness for how the item will be used. When a finish does eventually wear, replating restores it.
Care: wipe with a soft dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, bleach and alcohol-based products on plated surfaces.
Our Process
- Assessment — we identify the base metal and check the item’s condition
- Stripping — old plating, lacquer or corrosion removed where needed
- Polishing — the surface is prepared, since gold plating reveals rather than hides surface flaws
- Undercoating — nickel or copper where the base metal requires it
- Gold plating — 24K gold deposited to the agreed thickness
- Final inspection — checked before it goes back to you
Certifications
- ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management
- ISO 14001:2015 — Environmental Management
- ISO 45001:2018 — Occupational Health & Safety
Worth stating plainly: gold plating in the UAE is not a regulated trade, and most workshops offering it hold no certification at all. Ours are published above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can be gold plated? Most metals — brass, copper, steel, stainless steel, zinc alloy and silver. Send us a photo and we’ll confirm before quoting.
How much does gold plating cost? It depends on the item’s size, the surface area, the base metal and the thickness required. Send photos to [email protected] for a firm quotation.
Can you replate something that’s worn?
Yes, we can.
Will it tarnish? Gold itself doesn’t tarnish. What causes dulling is wear exposing the metal beneath, or residue from cleaning products. A soft dry cloth is all that’s needed.
Do you plate jewellery? Yes — rings, chains, bracelets and watch components. Sentimental and inherited pieces are handled with particular care.
How long does it take?
3-5 days
Do you offer rose gold?
Yes, we do
Do you work with interior fit-out contractors? Yes. We handle batch work for hotels, restaurants and residential projects, including matched finishes across a fitting set.
Monday to Saturday, 8:30am–6:00pm
Get a Quotation
Send photos of your items to [email protected] or call 050 704 5388.
Skye Metal Coating LLC WH 03A, Behind Lulu Exchange, Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 2, Dubai