Round Tube — The most popular profile for both industrial and decorative uses, available in OD diameters from 6 mm to 127 mm and larger as precision tubes or circular metal pipes. Round stainless steel tubes in grades 201, 304, and 316 are available from suppliers including Mideast Metals FZCO and Reliance Alloy Steel Trading LLC with surface treatments ranging from mill finish to GRIT 240, 320, 400, 600, and 800 for ornamental applications.

Square Tube — The first choice for frames, railings, structural columns, and furniture, available in sizes from 10×10 mm to larger structural profiles. Nickel Alloys Steel Trading Co LLC lists square tubes in 304 and 316L grades in hairline (HL) and mirror finishes. Danube Building Materials FZCO carries SS square tubes in grade 316/316L with a hairline finish — a popular specification for UAE fit-out and façade projects.

Rectangular Tube — Available in sizes including 20×40, 40×80, and 100×50 mm profiles in thicknesses from 1.5 mm to 5 mm. Danube Building Materials FZCO specifically lists SS rectangular tube in hairline finish grade 316/316L in sizes including 100×50×3 mm and 100×50×4 mm for premium UAE interior and construction applications.

Oval Tube — Stainless steel matte polished oval tubes in grades 201, 304, 316, 304L, and 316L with brush, satin, and hairline finishes are produced by Hidayath Group in Dubai — ideal for handrail, railing, and luxury interior applications across the UAE.

The most extensively used grade globally and in the UAE, with 18% chromium and 8% nickel content (also referred to as 18/8 stainless). Grade 304 provides good formability, ease of welding, and exceptional corrosion resistance in the majority of indoor and mild outdoor settings. Products such as the 100mm 304 stainless steel capillary tube and the Tynulox 3/8 OD 304 stainless steel tube are widely used in instrumentation and precision fluid transfer. Low-carbon variant 304L is used wherever post-weld corrosion resistance must be preserved without a post-weld anneal. UAE applications include furniture, heat exchangers, kitchen appliances, food processing conveyors, architectural handrails, and general process pipework.

The second most commonly specified grade and the preferred choice for UAE coastal, offshore, and chemical environments. The addition of 2–3% molybdenum provides significantly superior resistance to chloride pitting and crevice corrosion — critical in a country where seawater, marine spray, and high-salinity groundwater are constant concerns. Reliance Alloy Steel Trading LLC stocks 316-grade round tubes in diameters 6–30 mm OD, widely used in Dubai and across the UAE for hydraulic lines, marine fittings, and process instruments. The low-carbon version 316L is always preferred for welded assemblies where sensitization would otherwise reduce corrosion resistance.

Duplex stainless steel pipe and tube offer approximately twice the yield strength of standard austenitic grades along with outstanding resistance to stress corrosion cracking and pitting in harsh chloride-containing environments. Increasingly specified in UAE chemical processing, offshore platforms, desalination facilities, and subsea applications. Prestige Metalloys LLC lists square duplex stainless steel tubes in sizes 15–1200 mm NB to ASTM/ASME SA 790 in UNS grades S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, and S32760. Axicor DWC LLC carries Duplex Steel Tube in UNS S31803 and S32205 with OD range 6–630 mm and wall thickness 0.3–50 mm in ½-inch to 24-inch lengths.

Grade 201 substitutes manganese and nitrogen for some of the nickel content, offering a more cost-effective stainless steel tube for interior decorative applications in furniture, interior design, and non-corrosive environments where 304 or 316 would be overspecified. Beyond the standard families, the UAE's advanced industrial base also demands specialty stainless alloy tubes including 904L for highly aggressive acid and marine chemical environments; 310S for furnaces, kilns, and heat treatment equipment with superior oxidation resistance to over 1000°C; 321 and 347 stabilized grades for sustained elevated-temperature service in heat exchangers; and super duplex S32750/S32760 for the most aggressive offshore, desalination, and chemical environments — all available through Prestige Metalloys LLC on Fyind.

Seamless Stainless Steel Tube is manufactured by piercing a solid billet and drawing it into tube form with no weld seam — producing a tube with uniform grain structure, higher pressure ratings, and superior reliability in critical applications. Specify seamless when your application demands high pressure, high temperature, or critical fluid containment — such as oil and gas upstream processing, hydraulic systems, or boiler applications. Super Alloy FZE lists stainless steel seamless tube in ½-inch to 2-inch sizes in schedules 10s through 160s, and S.Y.N. Trading LLC stocks seamless pipe to ASTM A182 in 1/8-inch to 12-inch sizes.

Welded Stainless Steel Tube is formed by rolling flat strip and welding the seam longitudinally. More economical and available in a far wider range of sizes and finishes, welded tubes are entirely adequate for most structural, ornamental, food industry, and general process applications. The weld seam is annealed and — in quality products — almost undetectable. Cost implication: seamless tubes command a 20–40% price premium over equivalent welded tubes. For non-critical applications, welded is almost always the correct commercial choice.

Hidayath Group — Dubai

UAE-based manufacturer of ornamental and decorative stainless steel tubes in oval, round, and other profiles in grades 201, 304, 316, 304L, and 316L with brush, satin, and hairline finishes. Produces bespoke lengths up to 6 m with anti-fingerprint treatment and weld-type seam. Direct manufacturer pricing with UAE-manufactured product — ideal for handrail, railing, and luxury interior applications.

Mideast Metals FZCO — Dubai (Jebel Ali FZ)

UAE stainless steel service centre and ornamental tube specialist equipped with laser cutting, precision slitting, and polishing tools. Stocks round tubes in grades 201, 304, and 316L in OD 9.5–127 mm with GRIT 240–800 surface finishes. Part of the Mideast Metals Group, which operates Inoxium Tubi — the largest stainless steel tube manufacturer in the Gulf region by production volume.

Prestige Metalloys LLC — Dubai

Specialist supplier of duplex stainless steel pipe and tube to ASTM/ASME SA 790 in grades S31803, S32205, S32550, S32750, and S32760 in nominal bore 15–1200 mm. Key source for UAE offshore, desalination, and chemical processing projects requiring maximum corrosion resistance and yield strength.

Mezon Stainless Steel FZE — Dubai

Stocks MEZON-brand precision SS tube in ¼–1 inch OD, grades 316 and 316L, to ASTM A213/ASME SA213 and ASTM A269/ASME SA269 with EN 10204-3.1 certification. European-origin instrument tube with full material traceability for UAE industrial, process, and project supply.

Reliance Alloy Steel Trading LLC — Dubai

Stockist of round 316 stainless steel tube in 6–30 mm OD, part of the long-established Reliance Group with material sourced from India, Taiwan, Europe, and China. Widely used in Dubai and UAE industries for hydraulic lines, marine fittings, and process instruments.

Murtuza Shabbir Trading LLC — Sharjah

Stocks ASTEC-brand 316 stainless steel tube in ¼–1 inch OD, rated for 6,000–10,000 psi service with burst ratings to 20,000 psi, in NPT, BSPT/P, and ODT configurations for high-pressure instrumentation and process applications across the UAE.

Danube Building Materials FZCO — Dubai

Supplies SS rectangular and square tube in hairline finish grade 316 and 316L in sizes up to 100×50×4 mm — a premium specification widely used in UAE luxury construction, fit-out, and façade projects requiring high-quality stainless finishes.

Super Alloy FZE — Dubai

Key source for seamless stainless steel pipe in Dubai, UAE — stocking stainless steel seamless tube in ½-inch to 2-inch sizes in schedules 10s through 160s to ASTM-A 403 for high-pressure, high-temperature, and certified-project supply in the UAE.

S.Y.N. Trading LLC — Dubai

Wholesaler of SS pipe and tubing to ASTM A182 in 1/8–12 inch sizes in 6-meter standard lengths — providing one of the most comprehensive size ranges available from a single UAE supplier for industrial and structural stainless steel pipe procurement.

Axicor DWC LLC — Dubai

Stocks duplex steel tube in UNS S31803 and S32205, OD 6–630 mm, wall thickness 0.3–50 mm, in ½-inch to 24-inch lengths — serving UAE offshore, petrochemical, and heavy industrial applications requiring superior corrosion resistance and mechanical strength.

The Piping Mart — Dubai

Supplies stainless steel perforated tube in grade 304 in 1/8–24 inch OD, wall thickness 0.2–15 mm, tensile strength 515 MPa, yield strength 205 MPa — ideal for filtration, exhaust, and decorative screen applications across the UAE.

H.A.K. Industrial Chemicals & Emitech International FZC

Both listed on Fyind as distributors of Parker Autoclave high-pressure cone and thread stainless steel tube fittings in 316 stainless — the CNLX9904-316 (H.A.K., Dubai) and CNX4404-316 (Emitech, Sharjah) — rated to 20,000 psi for maximum tube OD ¼ inch. Essential for high-pressure laboratory and process instrumentation throughout the UAE.

1. Define Your Grade

Grade 201 for indoor ornamental applications. Grade 304 or 316L for general industrial and outdoor use. Grade 316L or duplex for marine, offshore, and chemical environments. Super duplex (S32750/S32760) or specialty alloys (904L, 310S, 321) for the most aggressive or high-temperature UAE service conditions.

2. Confirm the Form and Standard

Confirm whether you require a stainless steel tube (OD-specified, exact tolerances) or a stainless pipe (bore-specified, schedule-rated) — costly specification errors result from confusing the two. State the governing standard (ASTM A269, A312, A790, EN 10216-5, DIN 17457) and whether a mill test certificate (EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2) is required — mandatory for oil and gas, government, and ADNOC/DEWA projects.

3. Welded or Seamless, Finish & Lead Time

Specify seamless for pressure services above 20 bar or where piping rules require it. For moderate-pressure welded applications, weldable tubing is the more economical choice. Surface finish requirements must be stated clearly: mill finish for industrial supply; No. 4/180 grit brushed, No. 8 mirror, hairline, or electropolished for architectural and food-grade applications. Stocked UAE sizes ship within days, while imported or made-to-order sizes — especially large-bore seamless or special-alloy tube — carry a 4 to 12-week mill-to-UAE-port lead time.

1. What is the difference between stainless steel tube and stainless steel pipe?

Stainless steel tubes are defined by outer diameter (OD) and wall thickness to exact tolerances, used in structural, instrumentation, and precision fluid transfer applications. Stainless steel pipes are specified by nominal pipe size (NPS) and schedule (wall thickness) primarily for flow-carrying purposes. Both are available from UAE suppliers listed on Fyind.

2. Which stainless steel grade is best for UAE outdoor and marine environments?

316 stainless steel tube — with its molybdenum content — is the standard recommended grade for outdoor, coastal, and marine applications in the UAE. For more aggressive offshore or chemical environments, duplex stainless steel pipe provides superior resistance to chloride pitting and stress corrosion cracking.

3. What certifications should I ask for when buying SS tube in Dubai, UAE?

Request an EN 10204 Type 3.1 Mill Test Certificate (MTC) verifying chemical composition and mechanical properties for project and industrial supply. A Type 3.2 third-party witnessed certificate may be required for ADNOC, DEWA, or significant EPC contractor projects.

4. What is the standard length for stainless steel tube in UAE?

Six meters is the standard stocking length for stainless steel tubes and pipes in the UAE. Most suppliers offer cutting to any required length at a nominal additional cost, and some also carry 3-meter random lengths for smaller quantity requirements.

5. Do Fyind-listed suppliers offer stainless steel tube fabrication?

Yes. Several suppliers including Hidayath Group and Mideast Metals FZCO provide stainless steel tube fabrication services such as cutting to length, bending, polishing, and end finishing. Contact them via Fyind to discuss your specific fabrication requirements and simplify the supply chain for your UAE project.

6. What is the stainless steel tube price per meter in UAE (AED)?

Prices vary greatly depending on grade, size, and quantity. Retail prices for decorative 304 round tube (25 mm OD, 1.5 mm wall) in 6-meter lengths range from AED 40 to AED 80 per meter. 316 stainless steel tube with comparable specifications costs 20 to 30 percent more. Industrial large-bore stainless pipe is typically quoted by weight in AED per kilogram. Use Fyind's inquiry system to request current pricing from verified UAE suppliers.