DUBAI: British lighting control manufacturer Rako Controls has opened its first Middle East office in Dubai, establishing a dedicated regional base to strengthen its engagement with customers and industry professionals across the UAE and wider region.

Located in Business Bay, the new office brings local expertise closer to the residential, hospitality and commercial markets, where lighting control is an increasingly important element of creating adaptable and visually engaging environments. The move also gives Rako a more direct platform for working with lighting and interior designers, architects, specifiers, installers and systems integrators.

The Dubai team will provide product advice, technical guidance and hands-on project support, covering the process from initial planning and specification through to installation and ongoing assistance. A permanent local presence is also expected to facilitate closer communication, quicker responses to technical enquiries and stronger relationships with existing customers and prospective partners.

The expansion builds on Rako’s established operations in the UK and its international market presence. Known for its flexible lighting control systems, the company works with industry professionals to develop tailored solutions for residential, hospitality and commercial environments. Its new regional base is intended to bring that technical expertise and customer support closer to projects across the Middle East.

“Opening our first Middle East office is a significant milestone for Rako and an exciting step in our international growth. The region represents an important opportunity for us, and establishing a dedicated team in Dubai demonstrates our long-term commitment to the market. Being on the ground means we can work more closely with designers, specifiers and integration partners, providing the technical expertise and personal support they need throughout every stage of a project. We’re excited to build on our existing relationships, develop new partnerships and bring the same level of expertise, service and support that Rako is known for to customers across the region,” said Paul Wafer, Managing Director at Rako Controls.

The Dubai office is now officially open, with the local team available to support product enquiries, specifications and project requirements across the Middle East.