Junaid Rana

Content Strategist

Junaid Rana is a content strategist with over 10 years of experience in the interior and fit-out industry, writing on flooring, finishes and fit-out across UAE homes and commercial spaces. His guides are reviewed for accuracy by Urban Flooring's in-house experts.

Water sitting on a waterproof vinyl floor in a bright modern UAE home

Best Waterproof Flooring Options in the UAE

by Junaid Rana
June 20, 2026October 7, 2026

The genuinely waterproof floors for UAE homes are all vinyl-based. SPC and WPC have rigid cores that cannot absorb water, most LVT ranges are waterproof, and PVC sheet vinyl is water-resistant, fully waterproof only when…

SPC vs LVT flooring compared side by side in a modern UAE living room

SPC vs LVT Flooring: Which Is Better for UAE Homes?

by Junaid Rana
June 18, 2026October 10, 2026

SPC and LVT are both vinyl floors with the same printed wood or stone surface; the difference sits in the core. SPC uses a rigid stone-composite core, so it is harder, more dent-resistant and more…