Best Soundproofing Materials for Hotels in Dubai & Middle East
Why Hotels in Dubai & Middle East Need Superior Soundproofing
Luxury hotels in Dubai and across the Middle East are built to 5-star standards, where guest privacy, comfort, and tranquility are non-negotiable. With bustling urban locations, busy roads, and high-occupancy layouts, controlling noise is essential to maintaining premium guest experience and compliance with international hospitality acoustic standards (STC 50+ for walls and NRC 0.85+ for internal treatments).
Acoustic Challenges in Middle Eastern Hotels
Urban Noise Intrusion:
Traffic, construction, and city nightlife.
Shared Walls:
Between adjoining guest rooms and corridors.
Mechanical Noise:
HVAC systems, elevators, and service areas.
Large Spaces:
Banquet halls and lobbies prone to echo and reverberation.
Best Soundproofing Materials for Hotels
Purpose:
Blocks airborne noise between rooms and from external streets.
STC Ratings:
- 2.5 mm → STC 29 (basic partitions)
- 4 mm → STC 32 (guestroom walls)
- 8 mm → STC 36 (premium suites and external-facing walls)
Size & Fire Rating:
32 x 4 ft (10 m x 1.2 m) rolls for seamless application.
Fire Rating: ASTM Class A (essential for hospitality compliance).
Ideal Use:
Walls behind drywall, ceilings for inter-floor isolation, and service shafts.
BassBloc® (Low-Frequency Absorber) – Mechanical & Vibration Control
NRC:
0.85 (20 mm) | 0.95 (40 mm)
Function:
Reduces low-frequency hums from HVAC and elevators and structure-borne vibration.
Installation:
Concealed in wall cavities, ceilings, or floating floors in corridors and plant rooms.
Acoustic Fabric Panels – Luxury Interiors
Core:
Mineral wool-filled, fabric-wrapped panels.
NRC:
0.90 for echo reduction.
Applications:
Guestroom headwalls, lobbies, banquet halls.
Design:
20+ fabric finishes matching high-end hotel interiors.
Soundproof Curtains – Urban Hotel Rooms
Noise Reduction:
Blocks up to 80% of street noise.
Thickness:
4500 GSM heavy multi-layer fabric.
Dual Function:
Acoustic damping and blackout for restful sleep.
6. Acoustic Doors & Seals
EPDM perimeter seals + bottom sweeps ensure airtight soundproofing at door entry points.
Combined with BassBloc®-reinforced door tiles for STC 35+ hotel-grade acoustic doors.
Case Study: Ramee Hotel, Dubai
Scope:
122 rooms, each requiring premium acoustic comfort.
Result:
Achieved STC 50+ room partitions, ensuring guest privacy and reducing external noise complaints.
Solution:
SoundBlanket® MLV 4 mm (STC 32) on walls.
BassBloc® 20 mm (NRC 0.85) in partitions.
Acoustic doors with EPDM seals and heavy curtains for street-facing rooms.
Acoustic Standards for Middle Eastern Hotels
Guest Room Walls:
STC 50+
Interconnecting Doors:
STC 35+
Lobbies & Banquets:
NRC 0.85 for echo control.
Mechanical Noise Compliance:
NC 30–35 in guestrooms per ASHRAE and ASTM standards.
Complete Hotel Soundproofing Package
To achieve 5-star performance:
1
SoundBlanket® MLV (STC-rated)
For walls and ceilings.
2
BassBloc® (NRC-rated)
For vibration damping.
3
Fabric Panels & Wooden Slats
For interiors and public spaces.
4
Acoustic Doors, Curtains, & Seals
For privacy in rooms and suites.
FAQs
A: Yes. MLV + BassBloc® retrofits and acoustic panels can be installed on existing walls during refurbishments.
A: All MMT Acoustix materials meet ASTM/EN/ISO Class A fire ratings, suitable for hotel approvals.
A: Proper systems achieve 15–25 dB reduction, delivering STC 50+ partitions consistent with international luxury hotel standards.
Conclusion: Acoustic Luxury for Premium Hospitality
For hotels in Dubai and across the Middle East, MMT Acoustix delivers ASTM-certified materials—from SoundBlanket® MLV and BassBloc® to fabric panels and acoustic doors—engineered to meet the stringent soundproofing and design demands of 5-star hospitality.
Contact MMT Acoustix today for datasheets, BOQs, and turnkey soundproofing packages for hotel projects in Dubai and the Middle East
Luxury hotels in Dubai and across the Middle East are built to 5-star standards, where guest privacy, comfort, and tranquility are non-negotiable. With bustling urban locations, busy roads, and high-occupancy layouts, controlling noise is essential to maintaining premium guest experience and compliance with international hospitality acoustic standards (STC 50+ for walls and NRC 0.85+ for internal treatments).
Acoustic Challenges in Middle Eastern Hotels
Urban Noise Intrusion:
Traffic, construction, and city nightlife.
Shared Walls:
Between adjoining guest rooms and corridors.
Mechanical Noise:
HVAC systems, elevators, and service areas.
Large Spaces:
Banquet halls and lobbies prone to echo and reverberation.
Best Soundproofing Materials for Hotels
Purpose:
Blocks airborne noise between rooms and from external streets.
STC Ratings:
- 2.5 mm → STC 29 (basic partitions)
- 4 mm → STC 32 (guestroom walls)
- 8 mm → STC 36 (premium suites and external-facing walls)
Size & Fire Rating:
32 x 4 ft (10 m x 1.2 m) rolls for seamless application.
Fire Rating: ASTM Class A (essential for hospitality compliance).
Ideal Use:
Walls behind drywall, ceilings for inter-floor isolation, and service shafts.
BassBloc® (Low-Frequency Absorber) – Mechanical & Vibration Control
NRC:
0.85 (20 mm) | 0.95 (40 mm)
Function:
Reduces low-frequency hums from HVAC and elevators and structure-borne vibration.
Installation:
Concealed in wall cavities, ceilings, or floating floors in corridors and plant rooms.
Acoustic Fabric Panels – Luxury Interiors
Core:
Mineral wool-filled, fabric-wrapped panels.
NRC:
0.90 for echo reduction.
Applications:
Guestroom headwalls, lobbies, banquet halls.
Design:
20+ fabric finishes matching high-end hotel interiors.
Soundproof Curtains – Urban Hotel Rooms
Noise Reduction:
Blocks up to 80% of street noise.
Thickness:
4500 GSM heavy multi-layer fabric.
Dual Function:
Acoustic damping and blackout for restful sleep.
6. Acoustic Doors & Seals
EPDM perimeter seals + bottom sweeps ensure airtight soundproofing at door entry points.
Combined with BassBloc®-reinforced door tiles for STC 35+ hotel-grade acoustic doors.
Case Study: Ramee Hotel, Dubai
Scope:
122 rooms, each requiring premium acoustic comfort.
Result:
Achieved STC 50+ room partitions, ensuring guest privacy and reducing external noise complaints.
Solution:
SoundBlanket® MLV 4 mm (STC 32) on walls.
BassBloc® 20 mm (NRC 0.85) in partitions.
Acoustic doors with EPDM seals and heavy curtains for street-facing rooms.
Acoustic Standards for Middle Eastern Hotels
Guest Room Walls:
STC 50+
Interconnecting Doors:
STC 35+
Lobbies & Banquets:
NRC 0.85 for echo control.
Mechanical Noise Compliance:
NC 30–35 in guestrooms per ASHRAE and ASTM standards.
Complete Hotel Soundproofing Package
To achieve 5-star performance:
1
SoundBlanket® MLV (STC-rated)
For walls and ceilings.
2
BassBloc® (NRC-rated)
For vibration damping.
3
Fabric Panels & Wooden Slats
For interiors and public spaces.
4
Acoustic Doors, Curtains, & Seals
For privacy in rooms and suites.
FAQs
A: Yes. MLV + BassBloc® retrofits and acoustic panels can be installed on existing walls during refurbishments.
A: All MMT Acoustix materials meet ASTM/EN/ISO Class A fire ratings, suitable for hotel approvals.
A: Proper systems achieve 15–25 dB reduction, delivering STC 50+ partitions consistent with international luxury hotel standards.
Conclusion: Acoustic Luxury for Premium Hospitality
For hotels in Dubai and across the Middle East, MMT Acoustix delivers ASTM-certified materials—from SoundBlanket® MLV and BassBloc® to fabric panels and acoustic doors—engineered to meet the stringent soundproofing and design demands of 5-star hospitality.
Contact MMT Acoustix today for datasheets, BOQs, and turnkey soundproofing packages for hotel projects in Dubai and the Middle East