ABOUT SAFINAT GROUP

Founded in 1990, Safinat Group has grown into a leading hardware and tools supplier in the UAE, serving both small and large retailers across the Middle East, Africa, and CIS countries.

Since 1990

35+ Years of experience

50,000

sq ft distribution hub

20,000+

A catalogue of over 20,000+ SKUs

48-hour

delivery across Dubai

Text reading '7k+ Happy Customers' above circular photos of six diverse smiling people.

Logistics

20 vehicles with 40 transport Staff

Worldwire Exports

We supply to Gulf countries, Africa, Europe, Sri lanka and more

Dedicated Workshop

A repair centre for all tools

Our Story

1990

1st shop

Our first big move.
Street view of shops with signs for Salami Studio, Ryobi Power Tools, Fatema Trading Est., and Safina Al-Saharaa Trading Est., with people and cars in front.
1997

Moved to a New Big Showroom

Front view of Safinat hardware store with signage displaying brand logos and tools on the exterior walls.
2000

30,000 sq ft warehouse in Al Qusais

Blue and white building with a large sign reading 'SAFINAT AL SAHRAA' above three parked vehicles branded with the same company name.
2002

Work hard, build hard.

A Second Showroom opened at Al Qusais
Display space of 1,500 square feet
Hardware store showroom with red display boards showcasing various tools and fittings, and a wooden desk with office equipment.
2005

Introducing diversity in our product range as we expand.

Opened a Third Showroom at Al Sabkha
Display space of 850 square feet
Shopfront of Safinat Al Bahar Building Materials showing a blue signboard with images of hardware tools and materials above a glass entrance with people inside.
2007

The domino effect hits.

A Fourth Showroom opens up in Al Quoz
Display space of 2,100 square feet
Exterior view of Safinat Al Bahar Building Materials showroom with Makita signage, parked cars, and a branded Safinat van.
2009

We keep it coming.

The Fifth Showroom launches at Al Nakheel road in Deira
Display space of 3,000 square feet
Storefront of Safinat Al Bahar Building Materials with a large blue sign displaying various brand logos and several people walking or standing near a parked silver SUV.
2015

The corporate move.

We open up our first corporate location
Office space with several employees working at desks with blue partitions, a printer on a table, and large windows with city views.
Man with glasses wearing a gray pinstripe suit and patterned tie, standing with arms crossed against a plain light background.
About Us

Meet Our Founder – Mr. Salim N. Lokhandwala

The journey of Safinat Group is closely tied to the vision and leadership of its founder, Mr. Salim N. Lokhandwala. With decades of experience and a deep understanding of the hardware and building materials industry in the UAE, he has been the driving force behind the company’s growth since its inception in 1990.

From the very beginning, Mr. Lokhandwala believed in building a company that combined quality products, competitive pricing, and exceptional service. Under his guidance, SafinatGroup has expanded from a modest trading firm into a trusted hardware and tools distributor serving retailers, contractors, and distributors across the UAE, Middle East, Africa, and CIS countries.

What sets his leadership apart is his hands-on approach and in-depth market knowledge, which continue to inspire the company’s team of nearly 100 professionals. His vision of ensuring reliable supply, customer-first service, and timely delivery has helped Safinat Group earn a strong reputation in the region.

Even today, Mr. Lokhandwala remains actively involved in guiding Safinat Group toward new opportunities, ensuring that the company stays ahead in an ever-evolving marketplace while staying true to its core values of trust, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

OUR STORY

Built on Trust, Driven by Quality

With over three decades of expertise in sourcing, importing, and merchandising quality hardware tools, power tools, and building materials, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliability and competitive pricing.Safinat Group began in 1990 when entrepreneur Mr. Salim N. Lokhandwala opened a modest hardware outlet in Dubai. Three decades later we operate the UAE’s most comprehensive hardware, tools, and fasteners supply chain, shipping daily to the Middle East, Africa and CIS markets from our 50,000 sq ft distribution centre.

Our extensive product portfolio, strong supplier network, and commitment to customer satisfaction make Safinat Group the preferred choice for retailers, contractors, and distributors looking for dependable hardware and construction solutions in the UAE and beyond.

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