Cantilever Umbrellas

A 3 metre garden cantilever such as the Sunflex or Familyflex starts at about AED 1,700 including VAT and the base. Models with side tilt or higher wind ratings, such as the Sombrano S+ and Fortano, are AED 6,000 to 8,000, and large commercial umbrellas like the 4x4 metre Galileo Maxi are around AED 19,000. Current prices for each model are shown on this page.

Our 3 metre garden models come with a 120 kg tile base. Larger canopies and commercial umbrellas use a 180 kg base, the double canopy Fortano Duo uses 240 kg, and any model can be fixed to the floor with a mounting plate or ground socket. Because the canopy hangs off to one side, a cantilever always needs a heavier base than a centre pole umbrella of the same size.

No. Each model has a wind rating, from 30 km/h for the Sunflex to 55 km/h for the Fortano and 60 km/h for the Sirius. Close the umbrella when the wind gets near that speed and whenever it is left unattended. Our guide to the Shamal wind explains when the strong winds come.

We don't recommend it. Wind gets stronger the higher you go up a building, and cantilever umbrellas can be unstable in high wind. For a roof or upper floor choose a centre pole umbrella such as the Fortello, Fortero or Gastrofit. See cantilever umbrellas on a rooftop.

Choose a cantilever when you want shade over a lounge set, sunbeds or a dining table without a pole in the middle, or when you want to tilt and turn the shade as the sun moves. A centre pole umbrella is lighter, cheaper for the same canopy size and better in strong wind, so it suits restaurant tables and windy terraces.

Umbrellas in stock are delivered and installed across the UAE in 2 to 5 days. Made to order models take 3 to 5 weeks, and some Glatz models up to 12 weeks.