Cold Room Solutions

Cold Storage Solutions We Offer

A cold room solution covers the full life of a temperature-controlled room, from design and manufacturing to installation, maintenance and repair. Coldroom.ae supplies these solutions to food retailers, hotels, pharmaceutical and healthcare facilities, growers, exporters and logistics companies across the UAE. Each room is sized to your space, your product and your required temperature.

Freezer Room (- degree)

Insulated freezer rooms for meat, seafood, ice cream and frozen stock. PUF or PIR panels and heated door frames hold sub-zero temperatures through the UAE summer.

Chiller Room (+ degree)

Chiller rooms for dairy, produce, beverages and flowers. We measure your site, prepare a 3D layout and install the room ready for use.

Pets Shelter

Temperature-controlled rooms for pet shelters, clinics and boarding facilities, keeping animals comfortable and supporting hygiene in hot weather.

Container Coldroom

Chiller and freezer rooms built inside shipping containers. They deploy quickly and suit sites without a permanent building.

Portable Coldroom

Portable refrigerated units for temporary or permanent cold storage. A practical alternative to a conventional walk-in room when space or timing is limited.

Low Budget Coldroom

Modular cold rooms in standard sizes for small businesses and start-ups, using the same insulated panels and reliable refrigeration at a lower entry cost.

Data Logger

Data loggers record temperature, humidity and pressure over time, giving you the records needed for audits and for resolving disputes about stock condition.

Humidifier

Humidifiers maintain the right humidity for fruit, vegetables and flowers, which reduces moisture loss and weight shrinkage in storage.

Dehumidifier

Dehumidifiers control excess moisture that leads to condensation, ice build-up and mould in cold rooms. Commercial and industrial units are available.

Cold Storage

Temperature-controlled storage for food, beverages and perishables, built to keep stock fresh and safe and to meet UAE food safety requirements.

Customized Cold Room

Made-to-measure cold rooms designed around your space, temperature range and product, from compact units to large multi-chamber layouts.

Fruit Ripening Cold Room

Ripening chambers with controlled temperature, humidity and ethylene levels, giving even colour, consistent quality and a longer shelf life.

Pharmaceutical Cold Room

Cold rooms for vaccines, medicines and biologicals, with tight temperature control, continuous monitoring and alarms that support GDP compliance.

Solar Cold Room

Solar-powered cold storage that lowers electricity costs and suits remote or off-grid sites, making use of the UAE’s strong sunlight.

Walk-In Freezer

Walk-in freezers for long-term storage of frozen food, meat and seafood, engineered to hold deep-freeze temperatures in hot climates.

Walk-In Chiller

Walk-in chillers for dairy, produce, beverages and ready-to-eat items, with easy access for loading and daily stock rotation.

Cold Warehousing Storage

Large temperature-controlled warehousing for bulk stock and distribution, with racking-ready layouts and high-capacity refrigeration.

Meat Freezer Room

Freezer rooms for meat and poultry, with hygienic finishes and stable low temperatures that protect texture, quality and food safety.

Vegetable Cold Storage

Humidity-controlled cold rooms that slow spoilage and wilting, helping growers, wholesalers and retailers keep vegetables fresh for longer.

Dates Cold Storage

Dedicated storage that preserves the sweetness and texture of dates, helps prevent pest infestation and extends shelf life between harvest and export.

Outdoor Cold Room

Weatherproof cold rooms for outdoor installation, with reinforced insulation and heat-resistant construction for high ambient temperatures.

Garbage Cold Room

Refrigerated waste rooms that control odour, pests and bacterial growth, suited to hotels, malls, restaurants and healthcare facilities.

Medicine Cold Room

Cold rooms for medicines, vaccines and temperature-sensitive drugs, built for 2°C to 8°C storage with continuous monitoring, alarms and backup cooling to support UAE pharmacy and GDP requirements.

What Is a Cold Room Solution?

A cold room solution is a temperature-controlled storage room, together with the refrigeration, controls and services that keep it working. It is usually built from insulated sandwich panels and ranges from about +22°C down to -40°C, depending on the product being stored.

Cold room solutions at a glance

Feature	Detail
Temperature range	+22°C to -40°C, depending on the room type
Construction	PUF or PIR insulated sandwich panels, 50 mm to 200 mm thick
Cooling system	Condensing unit and evaporator
Monitoring	Digital controller, alarms and data loggers
Chiller rooms	+2°C to +8°C
Freezer rooms	-18°C to -25°C
Blast freezers	-35°C to -40°C
Services	Design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, maintenance and emergency repair

Why Do Businesses Need Cold Room Solutions?

At 45°C outside, ordinary refrigeration cannot keep up. Businesses that handle food, medicines or flowers need a room built for that load. We size each cold room so the temperature stays steady in summer, which cuts spoilage and keeps stored products within the limits set by UAE authorities.

Which Industries Use Cold Room Solutions?

• Food service and retail: restaurants, hotels, supermarkets and central kitchens.

• Healthcare and pharmaceuticals: medicine storage, vaccines, reagents and hospital mortuaries.

• Agriculture and export: fruit ripening, vegetable storage and dates storage.

• Logistics: cold warehousing, container and portable rooms.

• Specialised uses: flower shops, pet facilities, waste storage and industrial manufacturing.

What Types of Cold Room Solutions Are Available?

Type	Temperature Range	Typical Use
Chiller room (walk-in chiller)	+2°C to +8°C, up to +20°C depending on design	Fresh produce, dairy, flowers, daily stock
Freezer room (walk-in freezer)	-18°C to -25°C, down to -40°C	Frozen meat, seafood, ice cream
Blast freezer	-35°C to -40°C	Rapid freezing of fresh products
Combi cold room	Separate chiller and freezer sections	Hotels, supermarkets, commercial kitchens
Modular or custom cold store	Set by design	Flexible sizing, fast deployment, relocation
Visi or display cold room	Chilled	Retail areas where customers see the stock

What Are the Technical Specifications of a Cold Room?

Component	Specification
Insulation panels	PUF or PIR sandwich panels, 50 mm to 200 mm thick
Panel skin	Pre-painted galvanised steel (GI)
Refrigeration	Condensing unit and evaporator sized to the room’s heat load, with compressors rated for high ambient temperatures
Doors	Hinged or sliding, with safety release handle, thermal gasket, pressure-compensation valve and heater wire on freezers
Accessories	Vapour-proof LED lighting, digital control panel, polypropylene shelving, strip curtains

Panel thickness rises as the set temperature falls. A freezer needs more insulation than a chiller.

How Is a Cold Room Installed?

A cold room is installed in eight stages, starting with site preparation and ending with temperature testing.

Prepare the site. Choose a level, clean and stable area and leave a clear margin around the room, since the condensing unit needs airflow and technicians need access later. A freezer requires extra care: the base must be exactly level and a vapour barrier is laid before any panels go down.
Lay the floor panels. Panels are placed edge to edge and locked with cam-locks or hooks. A spirit level is used across the whole floor, because any error at this stage carries into every wall above it.
Raise the walls. Wall and corner panels go up next. Squareness to the floor is verified on each panel before it is fastened, as a panel that is slightly out of line leaves a gap that is hard to seal later.
Fit the ceiling. The panels are lowered into place and locked. Silicone or sanitary trims close every joint, because even a small gap lets heat in.
Hang the door. The gaskets must seal evenly, and on a freezer the heater wire has to work, otherwise ice can lock the door shut.
Mount the refrigeration. The evaporator goes inside the room. The condensing unit is installed outside on a support with vibration dampers, which stops noise and strain from travelling into the structure.
Connect pipes and wiring. Copper lines carry refrigerant between the evaporator and the condensing unit. The installer fits the expansion and solenoid valves, then insulates every pipe run. The controller and lighting are wired in the same visit.
Test and commission. Before any refrigerant goes in, the system is vacuum-tested to confirm there are no leaks. After charging, the safety controls are checked and the room is monitored while it cools. A chiller should settle between 0°C and 5°C, and a freezer below -18°C.

How does freezer room installation differ? Freezer rooms need thicker insulation, a vapour barrier under the floor and heated door frames, because the low temperature can freeze a door shut and cause the floor to heave.

How Is a Cold Room Maintained?

Regular maintenance keeps temperatures steady, lowers energy use and prevents stock loss.

Frequency	Tasks
Daily	Log temperature and humidity, check door seals and strip curtains, listen for unusual compressor noise, keep floors clear
Weekly	Sanitise surfaces and shelving, check evaporator coils for ice, confirm fans spin freely, keep vents unblocked
Monthly	Clean condenser and evaporator coils, check drain lines and pans, verify defrost cycles, test alarms and sensors
Quarterly and annual	Calibrate controllers and data loggers, check refrigerant pressure and leaks, audit insulation panels and backup power

Many faults start small and show up first as ice on the evaporator or a door seal that no longer closes properly. Our guide to cold room maintenance and troubleshooting in UAE heat explains the common causes and what to check before you call a technician.

How do you check a door seal? Close the door on a sheet of paper. If it slides out easily, the gasket is no longer sealing properly.

Warning signs of a developing fault:

• The compressor runs continuously.

• Thick frost forms on the evaporator, which points to a defrost fault or a leaking door.

• Temperature swings occur.

• Electricity bills rise without a change in use.

Coldroom.ae offers annual maintenance contracts and emergency repair for cooling failures, compressor faults, refrigerant leaks and ice build-up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cold room solution?

When customers ask us this, we describe it as everything needed to keep a product at a set temperature: the insulated room, the refrigeration, the controls, and the people who build and service it. You deal with one supplier from the first site measurement to the maintenance visits years later.

What is the difference between a chiller room and a freezer room?

Temperature. A chiller stays above freezing (+2°C to +8°C) and suits produce, dairy and flowers. A freezer runs at -18°C to -25°C for meat, seafood and ice cream. The two are built differently as well: a freezer needs thicker panels and a heated door frame.

What are the main types of commercial cold rooms?

Most of our enquiries fall into one of six types. Chiller rooms and freezer rooms are the most common. Blast freezers bring fresh food down to -35°C or lower within a short time. A combi room puts a chiller and a freezer in one footprint, which hotels and supermarkets often prefer. Modular stores can be resized or moved later, and visi rooms have glass fronts for retail display.

How long does cold room installation take?

That depends on the room. Site access, power supply and the lead time for refrigeration units all affect the schedule, and we confirm the timeline in the quotation.

What affects cold room installation cost in the UAE?

Mainly size and temperature. A larger room costs more, and a freezer costs more than a chiller because it needs thicker insulation and a stronger refrigeration unit. Door type, accessories such as shelving and data loggers, and difficult site conditions add to the figure. We prefer to quote after a site visit so the price reflects the actual job.

How often should a cold room be serviced?

Staff should look at the temperature log and door seals daily and clean the coils monthly. A technician should come at least once a year to calibrate the controls and test for refrigerant leaks. In a kitchen that opens the door constantly, a visit every three months is more realistic.

What temperature should a cold room be set to?

It follows the product. Most chillers run at 2°C to 4°C and most freezers at -18°C or below. Medicines and ripening fruit each have their own range, so check the supplier’s guidance before commissioning.

Can a cold room be designed for a small business?

Yes, and it is a common request. Modular panels are cut to the space available, so a small shop, café or kitchen can have a properly insulated room without paying for volume it will never use.

Request a Site Visit

Tell us what you store and where the room will go. We will visit the site, recommend the right cold room solution and send a written quotation. Call, message us on WhatsApp, or use the enquiry form.