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25–28°C
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Prefabricated Pool Manufacturer and Fiberglass Pool Installer in the UAE and the GCC
Short answer: A prefabricated pool arrives as a factory-made shell, so site work is the excavation, base, plumbing and backfill. The access route for the shell decides whether it is possible. Sauna Dekor supplies and installs prefabricated and fibreglass pools for villas and boutique hotels in the Gulf.
Pool water · 25–28 °CDesign · Manufacturing · Installation5,000+ projects · 41+ countries · since 1987
In brief (November 2026): a prefabricated pool is a swimming pool whose shell is moulded in a factory and set into a prepared excavation or onto a slab, so less of the build happens on site. Its water is held at 26–28 °C like any residential or hotel pool. Sauna Dekor installs the shell and builds the plant, pipework and surround around it.
Who it is for: villas and holiday homes, and small hotels that need a shorter build on site.
Sauna Dekor — saunas, Turkish hammams, steam rooms, salt rooms and pools, manufactured since 1987 in our own facility in İkitelli OSB, Istanbul; 5,000+ projects in 41+ countries.
25–28 °CPool water
40Years of experience
Since 1987[ What to know ]
Olympic pool
50 × 25m
depth at least 2 m, 3 m recommended
Spa pool, for comparison
30°C
30 °C
Manufacturing
Own facility, İkitelli OSB, Istanbul
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Sauna Dekor supplies and installs prefabricated and fibreglass pools as a turnkey pool contractor for villas, boutique hotels and wellness facilities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. We have manufactured in Istanbul since 1987 — this is our 40th year — and have shipped pool and spa packages to 41+ countries. A prefabricated shell shortens the programme on site; it does not remove the excavation, the bedding, the backfill or the plant room from the scope.
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Explore the World of Portable Luxury Welcome to Sauna Dekor Spa Solutions, where luxury meets innovation in the realm of portable swimming pools and cutting-edge fibreglass pool technology. Discover our range of solutions designed to elevate your pool experience and redefine the way you enjoy aquatic leisure.As leading fiberglass pool manufacturers, we specialize in crafting pools that combine durability, style, and functionality to create the ultimate swimming experience.
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Portable Pool & Prefabricated Pool
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Counterflow pump
Our advanced Counterflow pump system provides outstanding sporting possibilities, even for pools with limited space. It includes a distinctive, infinitely adjustable power setting and a safety stop function designed with the utmost care for touch protection.
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Pool Waterfall
A classic carpeted feature, one of the most captivating and sought-after accessories, is available in a range of timeless stainless steel variations, each offered in various shapes and sizes.
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Skimmers
Skimmers, also referred to as surface skimmers, are employed in pools with a submerged water surface, where the water level is typically 5-10 cm below the pool's rim. These skimmer systems efficiently eliminate floating debris from the pool's surface.
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IQ Cleaning System Manifold
A sophisticated distribution valve directs water flow among a series of jets positioned at the pool's bottom, functioning like brooms to guide gathered debris towards the filter system.
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IQ Cleaning System Pump
Thee high-performance pump of the custom-designed IQ Cleaning System provides an economical solution for maintaining pool cleanliness, ensuring uniform chemical distribution, and effectively mixing water layers with varying temperatures.
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Water Purification Circulating Pump
This pump serves as a vital component for ensuring both the clarity of the water and the integrity of the pool structure. It efficiently conveys water from the pool to the sand filter and is characterized by its remarkably silent operation and outstanding performance.
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Sand Filter Tank
The sand filter system represents the most effective method of water filtration. Within the filter tank, a quartz sand filter cartridge purifies the water that circulates back into the pool, ensuring it remains suitable for swimming for a span of 4 to 5 years.
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Automatic pH Regulator
The pH meter and controller, equipped with a digital display, facilitate ongoing adjustments to achieve the desired pH levels. This ensures optimal chemical usage without the necessity for manual measurements.
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Pool Waterfall Circulation Pump
Our high-efficiency self-priming circulation pumps generate the ideal volume and pressure to ensure the seamless operation of the neck shower, a highly favored feature in both pools and hot tubs.
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Six-Function Valve
Our valve with a digital display serves as a replacement for the conventional manual 6-function gearbox valve, a critical component of the sand filter system. It automates the processes of backwashing and rinsing the sand filter tank, simplifying maintenance.
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Massage Air Pump
Our top-tier air pump is designed to power the air jets in your pool. It ensures years of trouble-free operation for your spa experience, with no maintenance needs.
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Salt Generator
This device employs electrolysis within its cells to break down the minute amount of salt in the pool water into chlorine gas. This chlorine gas effectively eliminates microorganisms in the water, enabling a chemical-free water treatment process.
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Air to Air Heat Pump
This system harnesses the heat from the surrounding air to warm the pool. It is not dependent on weather conditions and is exceptionally energy-efficient, providing up to 4-5 times the energy input to the pool water.
Massage Pump
Our dependable and high-performance massage pump serves as the core of the SPA features in the pool. This pump efficiently extracts water from the pool and directs it to the water jets for a rejuvenating experience.
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Portable Swimming Pools: Unmatched Elegance on the Go
Sauna Dekor Spa Solutions takes pride in offering portable swimming pools that redefine elegance and convenience. Our portable pool designs cater to diverse preferences, featuring classic rectangular pools for timeless sophistication, freeform pools for a touch of nature, and lap pools for space-saving solutions. Dive into the world of portable luxury with our range, which includes spa and pool combos for ultimate relaxation crafted by experienced fiberglass pool manufacturers.
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Fibreglass Pools : Where Durability Meets Aesthetic Appeal
At Sauna Dekor Spa Solutions, our commitment to excellence extends to our fibreglass pool offerings. Immerse yourself in the durability and aesthetic appeal of our pools, crafted with the innovative Ampron Ceramic System®. This 9-layered construction ensures high strength, beautiful surfaces, excellent durability, thick insulation, and low maintenance costs.
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Innovative Pool Technology for Unparalleled Comfort
Sauna Dekor Spa Solutions goes beyond traditional pool technology, introducing an array of solutions aimed at long-term comfort. Our IQ Intelligent Self-Cleaning System ensures effortless maintenance, while our environmentally conscious, chem-free water treatment solutions guarantee crystal-clear water. From air heat pumps to salt electrolysis devices, we provide state-of-the-art technology for a carefree, hygienic swimming experience.
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Automated Comfort: The IQ Advantage
Experience the pinnacle of pool automation with our IQ Cleaning System. This intelligent technology not only cleans your pool efficiently but also evenly distributes chemicals, reducing heating costs by mixing water in the lower layers. Embrace a prefab pools that's always ready, effortlessly removing deposited dirt and preventing algae growth for a consistently enjoyable swimming experience.
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Green Water Treatment: Environmentally Friendly and Cost-Effective
Sauna Dekor Spa Solutions takes pride in offering an eco-conscious approach to water treatment. Our green solution involves the use of salt electrolysis, creating a natural and ecological cycle. This chemical-free process not only ensures skin-friendly water but also significantly reduces the need for expensive chemicals, making it a cost-effective and sustainable choice.
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Automated Pool Solutions: Effortless Management for Optimal Enjoyment
Immerse yourself in the ease of pool automation with our range of automated solutions. From digital control systems for pre-programming pool devices to efficient water treatment and pool heating, Sauna Dekor Spa Solutions brings you a suite of products designed for minimal maintenance and maximum enjoyment.
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What a prefabricated shell does and does not remove from the scope
A one-piece fibreglass or composite shell arrives finished. That removes the shotcrete, the tiling and the internal waterproofing from the programme, which is where most of the time saving comes from. What it does not remove is the excavation, the bedding layer, the backfill, the plant room, the electrical supply, the balance of the deck and the commissioning of the water. Projects go wrong when the shell is priced as the pool and the ground works are discovered afterwards.
| Prefabricated shell | Concrete / gunite | |
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| Shape and size | Fixed to the mould range | Free — any geometry |
| Site programme | Shorter; no tiling or internal tanking | Longer; curing and finishing on site |
| Access needed | Crane and a clear delivery route | Materials only |
| Surface | Factory gelcoat, smooth, easy to clean | Tile, mosaic, plaster or membrane |
| Repair | Specialist gelcoat repair | Local re-tiling or re-plastering |
| Best suited to | Villas, small hotels, plunge and cold-water vessels | Bespoke geometry, competition and large commercial pools |
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Access is the decision that is made too late
A prefabricated pool is delivered as one piece. If the crane cannot reach the excavation, or the delivery route is blocked by a boundary wall, a mature tree or an overhead service, the saving disappears. We survey access before the shell is ordered, together with the ground conditions and the water table, because both change the bedding and backfill design. Everything downstream — turnover, chemistry, heating — is the same as any other pool and follows water circulation and maintenance practice, with the regional constraints set out in swimming pools in Dubai and the indoor case in indoor pools.
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Who moulds the shell, who builds everything around it, and which certificate covers which
The shell of a prefabricated or fibreglass pool is moulded by its own manufacturer and is supplied with that manufacturer’s certification; Sauna Dekor does not mould fibreglass shells and does not present them as its own. The excavation, the bedding, the backfill, the plant room, the coping and the surround are built and installed by Sauna Dekor, with the fitted stone and joinery made in the company’s own workshop at İkitelli OSB, Başakşehir, Istanbul by nineteen people. Sauna Dekor has manufactured since 1987, is in its fortieth year and has completed work in 41+ countries.
The pumps, the sand filters, the dosing plant and the heating are likewise bought-in equipment carrying their own manufacturers’ certification. Sauna Dekor’s own certificate is TS EN ISO 9001:2015, covering the manufacture of sauna and spa products and after-sales service, and it does not extend to the moulded shell.
A prefabricated shell shortens the programme without shortening the scope; what stays in the contract either way is set out here.
Comparison
Pool water temperatures compared
Water temperatures of the pools we build. Competition pools follow the World Aquatics range; a spa pool runs warmer; a cold plunge closes the circuit.
| Pool | Water temperature | Basis |
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| Competition swimming pool | Water 25–28 °C | World Aquatics |
| Spa / hydrotherapy pool | Water 30 °C | Typical operating value |
| Cold plunge pool | Water 2–15 °C | Built to the specified setpoint |
Sources: Sauna Dekor approved operating values (October 2026); competition pools: World Aquatics Facilities Rules FR 2.
Comparison
How do the pool types differ in size, water edge, shell and finish?
Pools differ by how the water surface is skimmed and how the body is built. Overflow and finish are chosen after the sizing and the hydraulics, not before.
| Type | What defines it | Water edge | Shell and finish |
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| Swimming pool | Sized to its use, the space and the budget | Skimmer or overflow | Concrete or shotcrete shell; glass mosaic, porcelain, liner or natural stone |
| Indoor swimming pool | Humidity and ventilation designed with the pool | Skimmer or overflow | Concrete shell; finish chosen for an enclosed hall |
| Olympic pool | 50 × 25 m, depth at least 2 m (3 m recommended), 8 lanes of 2.5 m plus 2 empty lanes | Overflow channel around the pool | World Aquatics Facilities Rules |
| Infinity pool | One edge ends in a weir below the water line | Catch channel and balance tank | Concrete shell; the edge is levelled precisely |
| Prefabricated pool | Pool body made in one piece, delivered ready to install | Integrated skimmer | Fibreglass or precast shell |
| Outdoor swimming pool | Planned to the size and the ground of the site | Skimmer or overflow | Excavation, waterproofing, concrete and lining |
| Ornamental and landscape pool | Decorative water planned with the landscape | — | Waterproof liner |
Sources: Olympic dimensions — World Aquatics Facilities Rules FR 2; Sauna Dekor pool construction scope.
Is a prefabricated pool suitable for a Gulf villa garden or roof?
Short answer: yes, if the slab or ground can carry the filled pool and the shell can be brought to site. In the Gulf the water is usually held at 26–28 °C, so in summer the plant needs cooling as well as filtration, and the shell sits in direct sun for most of the day.
Check these before ordering a shell:
- Load: a structural engineer approves the filled weight on a roof or podium.
- Access: crane position or route for the shell, decided before the order.
- Plant: room or enclosure for filter, pump and heat pump or chiller, with shade.
- Drain: where the pool is emptied for service.
For a poured concrete pool instead, see swimming pool construction and the full pool range.
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Is a modular pool the same as a prefabricated pool?
Both describe a pool made largely in a factory. A prefabricated pool usually arrives as one moulded shell; a modular pool arrives as panels or sections that are joined on site, which helps where there is no crane access or wide route to the garden. Either one still needs a level base, pipework, a plant room and a surround, and its water is held at 26–28 °C like any other pool.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does a prefabricated pool take to install?
Once the shell is manufactured and delivered, a typical villa installation runs about 3–6 weeks on site: excavation, bedding, setting the shell, plumbing and plant, backfill, deck and commissioning. Manufacture and shipping sit in front of that and are the longer part of the programme.
Does a prefabricated pool need a plant room?
Yes. The filter, circulation pump, dosing and heat pump or chiller need a dry, ventilated space close to the pool. In a villa this can be a small plant room or a shaded enclosure; the position is fixed before the shell is set.
What access does a pre fabricated pool need?
A crane position with clear reach to the excavation and a delivery route wide and high enough for a one-piece shell on a trailer. Boundary walls, mature planting and overhead cables are the usual obstacles, and they are surveyed before the shell is ordered rather than on delivery day.
Are fibreglass pools suitable for hotels?
For plunge pools, small rooftop pools and villa-suite pools, yes. For a main hotel pool the mould range usually cannot deliver the geometry, depth profile or bather load required, so a poured structure is specified instead. We build both and choose on the brief, not on preference.
Can a prefabricated pool be installed above ground or partly above ground?
Yes, provided the shell is supported for it. A composite shell relies on the backfill for lateral support, so any part standing proud of the ground needs a designed surround — a retaining structure or a built deck — rather than loose fill.
Which countries do you supply prefabricated pools to?
We ship from Istanbul and install across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the wider GCC, with delivered projects in 41+ countries since 1987. Outside our installation regions we supply the shell and plant package with installation supervision.
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Last updated: 12 November 2026