Not every Dubai home has sliding doors. Plenty of villas and townhouses, especially in Arabian Ranches and the Springs, have hinged patio doors that swing open onto the terrace. A cat flap fits these beautifully, because the door’s lower glazed panel is the perfect spot.
The flap goes into the glass panel, the door keeps opening and closing exactly as before, and your cat gets independent terrace access. Here is how cat flap installation for hinged patio doors works.
Where the flap goes
The lower glazed panel of the door is the natural home for the flap. It sits at cat height and stays clear of the handle and lock. In doors with a mid-rail, the flap fits in the bottom panel below the rail.
How the glass is handled
Toughened glass cannot be cut on site, so the process is a panel swap: a new panel is made with the flap cut-out, then exchanged for your existing one. Your original panel stays intact and can be swapped back any time, which renters appreciate.
What does not change
- The hinges. A cat flap adds almost no weight, so the door swings exactly as before.
- The lock. The flap sits well below the locking points and does not interfere with them.
- The seal. The door’s weather seal around the frame is untouched.
Choosing the flap type
For patio doors opening onto gardens, microchip is the smart pick. Gardens attract visiting cats, and selective entry keeps your home yours. Manual flaps suit homes with no stray traffic.
Want the fitting details? Read how we fit a cat flap in a hinged door step by step.
Want this done in your home? Call or WhatsApp Park Aluminium and Glass on 055 873 4201 and we will take it from there.
