Two Dubai-based companies have come together to launch the Middle East’s first portable luxury glamping pod.
Glampitect, a glamping site design consultancy, has revealed its partnership with leading UAE engineering specialists Rescom, in a collaboration that seeks to accelerate the growth of glamping in the Middle East.
The transportable pod is the first product of the link-up. Manufactured at Glampitect’s factory in Dubai, the pods measure 6.7m x 3.3m as standard. The air-conditioned units have powder-coated aluminium tiles on the outside as well as all the latest accessories such as flat-screen TVs and modern kitchens.
Internally, the units can also be transformed into anything from a home office to yoga studio or spa room.
The pods are built on a galvanised steel chassis, which allows them to be picked up and moved around to different locations.
Hailing the partnership with Rescom as a ground-breaking moment for the glamping sector in UAE, Glampitect managing director Calum MacLeod said: “When I met Chris Perry at Rescom, it became apparent there was a real synergy between our two companies.
“The transportable luxury pod is just the start for us and I can’t wait to see where the journey takes us. The big advantage is that it can be taken out into the desert, or hard-to-reach places, so there is a high degree of flexibility.”
MacLeod added: “It’s ideal for people looking to set up a glamping site or who have additional space in their house. It is much cheaper than setting up a hotel, and makes a quicker return on investment than a hotel, so will be a major asset for anyone wanting to move into the glamping business.”
Follow us on
