20 Top Tips for Choosing Medical Tents in Dubai

When selecting medical tents for events, field hospitals, or emergency response for a tents supplier in Dubai, you must consider durability, hygiene, climate control, and regulatory compliance. Below are 20 essential factors to ensure safety and functionality.

Clear Span Width

Triage/ER Tents: 10–15m (for multiple beds & equipment)
Field Hospitals: 20–30m (for ICU/operating zones)
Quarantine Tents: 6–10m (modular isolation units)
Key Requirement: No internal poles to avoid obstruction.

Eave & Ridge Heights

Medical Use	Min. Eave Height	Ideal Ridge Height
Triage Area	3m	4m
Operating Theater	4m	6m
ICU/Isolation	3.5m	5m

Critical Calculation: Ridge Height = (Eave Height) × 1.5 for proper airflow.

Bay Distance (Frame Spacing)

Standard: 4m (balance between stability & space)
High-Wind Zones: 3m (stronger reinforcement)
Mobile Clinics: 5m (faster setup)

Pro Tip: Align bay spacing with medical station layouts (e.g., 4m = 2x patient beds + aisle).

Framework Material

Material	Best For	Wind Resistance	Hygiene Factor
Galvanized Steel	Permanent	100 km/h	Easy to sanitize
Marine Aluminum	Coastal	80 km/h	Corrosion-resistant
Carbon Fiber	Mobile	60 km/h	Lightweight

Dubai-Specific Coating:

✔ Antimicrobial powder coating (for infection control)✔ UV-resistant paint (for long-term outdoor use)

Wind Load Capacity

Location	Basic Wind Speed	Required Rating	Anchoring
Urban (DHA)	80 km/h	120 km/h	Concrete weights
Desert (Al Qudra)	100 km/h	150 km/h	Helical piles
Coastal (Palm Jumeirah)	90 km/h	135 km/h	Sand anchors