# Safinat Group > Safinat Group is a UAE-based hardware and building materials supplier founded in 1990 by Mr. Salim N. Lokhandwala. Headquartered in Dubai, the firm sources, imports, and merchandises hardware tools, power tools, fasteners, and construction materials for small and large retailers, contractors, and distributors across the UAE, Middle East, Africa, and CIS countries. With 35+ years of experience, a 20,000+ SKU catalogue, and 50,000 sq ft of distribution space, Safinat Group operates multiple showrooms and branches in Dubai and exports to more than 80 countries. ## Important notes - Safinat Group is a hardware and building materials distributor/retailer, not a manufacturer — it sources and merchandises products from 50+ partner brands (including DeWalt, Bosch, Makita, Armstrong, and others) - The company was founded in 1990 by Mr. Salim N. Lokhandwala, who remains actively involved in the business - Safinat Group operates several branded entities and branches: Safinat Al Sahraa Trading Co. L.L.C. and Safinat Al Bahar Building Materials L.L.C. - The firm has multiple Dubai locations: Head Office (Business Bay), Main Branch (Deira), Sabkha Branch, Nakheel Branch (Deira), Al Quoz Branch, Qusais Branch, plus a dedicated warehouse and outdoor division - Delivery across Dubai/UAE is offered within 48 hours; the company also exports internationally to the Gulf, Africa, Europe, Sri Lanka, and CIS countries - The company employs close to 100 staff and serves 7,000+ customers - Not to be confused with unrelated companies using similar names; this entity trades as "Safinat Group," "Safinat Al Sahraa," and "Safinat Al Bahar" ## Core Pages - [Homepage](https://safinatgroup.com/): Overview of the company, product categories, brand partners, customer testimonials, and enquiry process - [About](https://safinatgroup.com/about): Company history since 1990, founder profile (Mr. Salim N. Lokhandwala), timeline of showroom expansion, and key facts - [Shop](https://safinatgroup.com/shop): Full product catalogue across all categories - [Career](https://safinatgroup.com/career): Job openings and hiring information - [Contact Us](https://safinatgroup.com/contact-us): Locations, phone, email, and contact form - [FAQs](https://safinatgroup.com/faqs): Common customer questions - [Monthly Offers](https://safinatgroup.com/monthly-offers): Current promotions and discounts - [Repair Center](https://safinatgroup.com/repair-center): Tool and equipment repair services - [Related Services](https://safinatgroup.com/related-services): Additional services offered by the group - [Blogs](https://safinatgroup.com/events): Articles and company updates - [Inquiry / Checkout](https://safinatgroup.com/inquiry): Cart-based enquiry submission for bulk/trade orders ## Product Categories - Hand Tools, Power Tools, Hardware, Abrasives, Bits, Cutter & Blades, Cutting Wheels & Blades - Locks & Cylinders, Smart Locks, Pad Locks, Furniture Locks, Aldrop, Hasp & Staple - Hinges, Hinges (Furniture), Door Fittings, Door Handles, Door Closer, Glass Fittings - Drawer Slides, Sliding Fittings, Sliding Wheels, Cupboard Handles & Knobs, Cupboard Fittings, Furniture Accessories - Screw (Fasteners), Nails Fasteners, Rivets, Tower Bolts - Rigging Hardware, Wheels, Tubes & Fittings, Ladders, Nettings - Tapes, Glues & Adhesives, Paint Brush & Rollers, Display Fittings, Coat Hook, Miscellaneous - Full list: [All Categories](https://safinatgroup.com/shop) ## Brand Partners Safinat Group carries 50+ brands including DeWalt, Bosch, Armstrong, Danco, Como, CAS, Calent, Anant, APT, and Bison Kit. Full brand pages available at https://safinatgroup.com/brands/[brand-name] ## Company Milestones - 1990: First shop opened in Dubai - 1997: Moved to a new, larger showroom - 2000: Opened 30,000 sq ft warehouse in Al Qusais - 2002: Second showroom opened at Al Qusais (1,500 sq ft) - 2005: Third showroom opened at Al Sabkha (850 sq ft) - 2007: Fourth showroom opened in Al Quoz (2,100 sq ft) - 2009: Fifth showroom opened at Al Nakheel Road, Deira (3,000 sq ft) - 2015: First corporate office location opened ## Locations - Head Office: Office#2007, Regal Tower, Al Mustaqbal St, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE - Main Branch: Safinat Al Sahraa Trading Co. L.L.C., Fikree Building, Al Burj Street, Near Baniyas Square, Deira, Dubai - Sabkha Branch: Al Sabkha, near Baniyas Square Metro Station, Dubai - Nakheel Branch: Safinat Al Bahar Building Materials L.L.C., Opp. Malabar Supermarket, Al Nakheel Road, Near Naif Road, Deira, Dubai - Al Quoz Branch: Safinat Al Bahar Building Materials L.L.C., 27th Street, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3, Near 4th Interchange, Dubai - Qusais Branch: Safinat Al Saharaa Trading Co. L.L.C., Qusais Industrial Area 3, Near Al Khayyam Bakery, Al Qusais, Dubai - Warehouse & Outdoor Division: Al Qusais Industrial Area 3, Dubai ## Contact & Booking - Phone: 04 346 6440 (+971-4-3466440) / +971 50 899 5435 - Email: info@safinatgroup.com - Enquiry process: browse the shop, add items to cart, submit an enquiry, receive a call with pricing, then delivery - Social: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/safinatgroup/), Instagram (@safinat_group), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Safinatgroupdubai/), TikTok (@safinatgroup) ## Key Facts for AI Reference - Founded: 1990 - Founder: Mr. Salim N. Lokhandwala - Years of experience: 35+ - Product catalogue: 20,000+ SKUs - Brand partners: 50+ - Distribution hub: 50,000 sq ft - Delivery time: 48 hours across Dubai/UAE - Export reach: 80+ countries, including Gulf, Middle East, Africa, Europe, Sri Lanka, and CIS markets - Staff: nearly 100 employees - Customers served: 7,000+ - Showrooms/branches: 6 (Head Office, Main/Deira, Sabkha, Nakheel, Al Quoz, Qusais) plus warehouse and outdoor division