It’s essential to match the stone to its intended space and use. Polished surfaces really bring out the color and veining, making them perfect for walls, lobbies, and standout areas. On the other hand, honed finishes help reduce glare and are often the go-to for floors and expansive open spaces. If you’re working with wet zones or external thresholds, make sure to confirm slip requirements early on your finish choice, which should prioritize performance alongside aesthetics.

Quick tip: Always ask for sample photos in both daylight and indoor lighting; the same block can appear warmer or cooler depending on the environment.

Typically, 2 cm is the go-to thickness for interior projects, striking a balance between weight and cost for walls and many flooring options. Meanwhile, 3 cm offers added rigidity, making it ideal for countertops, stair treads, and high-traffic areas. Your fixing method, substrate, and edge details (like miters and chamfers) should all be considered with thickness in mind; making changes later can complicate logistics and increase costs.

Nothing disrupts a sleek lobby like unexpected color variations. Once you approve a reference set, we assist in reserving slabs from the same lot and marking hold periods. For larger areas, try to pull sequential slabs for adjacent zones to ensure the veining flows seamlessly. If you anticipate needing extra material, it’s wise to reserve a buffer from the same block; mixing in slabs from a different lot later is often where most “it doesn’t match” disputes arise.

When sharing shop drawings, make sure to include clear tolerances (like ±1–2 mm, depending on the application). It’s important to confirm edge profiles, corner radii, and the direction of veining, especially if you’re planning on book-matched surfaces. We organize pieces by room or zone and reflect that numbering on crate labels; this way, installers can save hours since each crate corresponds to a specific area instead of the whole floor.

Our crates are designed for the journey, not just for storage in the yard. We incorporate edge protection, anti-abrasion layers, desiccants when necessary, and moisture barriers to prevent condensation during coastal shipments. Each crate comes with a packing list that includes piece IDs, finishes, and dimensions; we also keep a duplicate in a document pouch for easy reference on site.

First, agree on the Incoterms that work best for your team (like EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP), then put together a tidy document pack: invoices, Certificates of Origin, packing lists, HS codes, and insurance details. From Dubai, you can expect typical timelines of 3–6 weeks, depending on the cut-to-size scope and inspection schedules. For phased builds, we schedule deliveries by floor or zone to keep storage manageable and minimize risks.

We bring together access to Oray Marble’s inventory with a practical logistics strategy. The outcome is a straightforward experience on site: matching lots, clearly labeled crates, and reliable arrival windows. If you need quick options, we’ll suggest available colors and finishes that align with your design vision without jeopardizing your timeline; if you’re after a perfect match, we’ll reserve the right lot and work backwards from your installation date.

Clearly define the finish and thickness based on the intended use, ensure lot consistency early on, and ship in a way that your installers will appreciate. Share your take-off or drawings with us, and we’ll provide a concise proposal with available colors, lead times, and a delivery plan from Dubai.