New cold room build
Cold room installation in Al Shuwaidi
In Al Shuwaidi, north Jeddah, restaurants, hotels and shops need reliable cold rooms to store food ingredients, beverages and stock at a controlled temperature. Alrabih's team designs each room to your capacity, and installs the panels, unit, door and temperature control with precision.
- Insulated panels
- Sealed door
- Stable control
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Who needs a new cold room?
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Restaurant or bakery expanding its store
Your current storage cannot hold the quantities you need, or you are relying on domestic fridges that are not up to the job. A purpose-built cold room keeps ingredients at a steady temperature and cuts waste caused by temperature swings.
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Pharmacy or clinic needing medical storage
Medicines, vaccines and sensitive medical supplies need a temperature that does not shift when the door opens or when Jeddah's summer heat peaks. We build the room to suit that use and choose the condensing unit after the site survey.
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Warehouse or grocery starting from scratch
You are fitting out your premises and want a cold room built in from the start, or you want to convert part of a warehouse into one. The site, the daily stock volume and how often the door opens all shape the right specification, and we work that out with you at the survey.
Who it's for
Opening a bakery and need ingredient storage
We survey your allocated space and build a cold room sized to your daily production volume, from insulated panels to the temperature controller.
Ask on WhatsAppYour clinic needs a room for medicines and vaccines
We build a cold room to the specification that medical and pharmaceutical stock requires, and select the condensing unit after a site survey to confirm temperature stays steady.
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What the installation covers
- Site survey and sizing
- Insulated wall and ceiling panels
- Sealed cold room door
- Condensing unit and evaporator
- Temperature controller and wiring
How we work
How we work
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Site survey
The technician visits, measures the available space and asks about your stock type, quantities and daily use to set the room dimensions and the capacity the unit needs.
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Panels and door
We fit the insulated wall and ceiling panels and seal every joint, then hang the cold room door in its frame and check that the seal presses evenly on all four sides.
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Cooling unit and pipework
We mount the condensing unit where it has enough air, fit the evaporator inside the room, and run Mueller copper in runs of up to 30 metres without welded joints, fully insulated to reduce heat gain.
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Vacuum, start-up, handover
We vacuum the copper line and test joints before starting the unit, then set the temperature controller and confirm the room reaches the target temperature before handing over.
A careful build or a hasty one?
| Alrabih | The usual way | |
|---|---|---|
| Room sizing | Based on stock and use | A rough guess |
| Insulated panels | Every joint sealed | Gaps that lose cold |
| Door seal | Even pressure all round | Condensation and air leaks |
| Copper line | Mueller insulated, vacuumed | No vacuum or poor insulation |
| Evaporator siting | Positioned for even airflow | Fitted without airflow study |
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We come to you anywhere in Jeddah
From Al Shiraa and Al Yaqout in the north to Al Thaghr and Al Quraiyat in the south, with our base in Al Aziziyah.
What sets this district apart
Al Shuwaidi has grown as a mixed residential and commercial district with small shops and hotels in relatively modern buildings with reasonable outdoor space. The intense summer heat and humidity from the coastal proximity affect the outdoor unit's efficiency and condensation. New cold rooms here need strong insulation and regular water drainage to prevent freezing and failure.
Al Shuwaidi lies in north Jeddah, a modern growth area combining housing, hotels and small retail shops.
Most cold rooms in Al Shuwaidi are small to medium, 5 to 15 tonnes capacity, with outdoor units on balconies or side walls because rooftops are limited on mixed-use buildings.
The AC setup in Al Shuwaidi
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Small cold room for a restaurant or food shop
Most small restaurants and food shops in Al Shuwaidi need a room sized 5 to 10 tonnes with 8 cm panels and a hinged door with strong closers and tight seals.
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Outdoor unit on a side wall or building balcony
The unit is mounted on a side wall or balcony with sun and wind protection, and condensate drains safely away from adjacent units.
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Simple controller with mechanical thermostat
Most small cold rooms use a simple mechanical thermostat to hold set temperature without complex electronic controls.
Before the visit
Before our visit in Al Shuwaidi
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Prepare keys and coordinate with management
If the room is in a hotel or managed building, coordinate with management to ensure safe access for the team and equipment on installation day.
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Confirm the balcony or side wall is strong enough
If the outdoor unit will be on a balcony, ensure the structure can bear its weight and vibrations, with enough clearance around it for airflow.
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Inform neighbours and customers of the installation date
The cold room installation can affect adjacent floors or shops through noise and vibration. Alert neighbours a day or two beforehand so they are prepared.
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FAQ
Questions about Cold room installation
How is the right cold room size worked out?
Size depends on the type and quantity of stock, how often fresh goods come in and how many times the door opens each day. These factors together set the dimensions and the cooling unit capacity needed, which is why we do not suggest a size before the site visit.
Where does the condensing unit go in a restaurant or warehouse?
The condensing unit needs enough air around it, distance from heat sources and a spot a technician can reach for servicing. We decide the best location at the site survey based on the building layout and how the space is used.
What happens to my stock if the power to the room cuts out?
A well-insulated room with a tight door holds its cold for a limited time if the door stays shut, and longer the thicker the insulation and the better the seal. So we choose the panel thickness and the door seal with care, and set the controller to raise an alarm when the temperature rises, so you can act before stock spoils.
What is the difference between this room and a freezer room?
A chiller room works above freezing and suits vegetables, medicines, dairy and baked goods. A freezer room works below freezing and needs thicker insulation, an insulated floor, a heated door frame and a defrost system. If you need freezing or a combined room, we offer that as a dedicated service.
Can a cold room be installed in a rented space without major structural changes?
In most cases yes. Insulated panels are assembled inside the existing space without demolition or construction work, and the condensing unit is fixed in a suitable spot the technician identifies at the survey. Ceiling type and building ventilation may affect the details, and we confirm those after seeing the site.
What size cold room does a small restaurant in Al Shuwaidi need?
It depends on your seating, daily stock of meats, vegetables and beverages. We send a survey team to calculate the heat load based on your space and usage, and recommend the right capacity before purchase.
Can the outdoor unit go on a building balcony instead of the roof?
Yes, in many Al Shuwaidi cases we mount the unit on a side wall or balcony because roofs are shared. But the balcony must be strong enough for the unit's weight and have enough space for airflow and servicing.
Coastal humidity increases condensation on the door, how do you reduce it?
We fit a door with strong gaskets and adequate thickness to reduce the temperature difference between inside and out. If condensation persists, we add a small electric heater to the door frame to prevent icing and excess moisture.
Does a cold room need annual spare parts or is it safe for years without service?
Cold rooms need regular checks of water drainage, the condenser, and interior surfaces. We recommend quarterly or bi-annual inspections to confirm the condenser is clean and the outdoor unit is not leaking.
