The Mission
It took Mother Nature millions of years to create natural stones. At GLAZE, we honour the majesty of these creations by sourcing them from the world’s most remarkable quarries. With an unwavering commitment to quality, we deliver the finest natural stones, bringing the greatest gifts of nature into our clients’ spaces.
The Company
Founded three decades ago, GLAZE has become a benchmark in the natural stone industry, setting a standard of excellence in the Middle East. Our collection spans over 400 unique styles of marble, granite, quartzite, onyx, travertine, limestone, sandstone, and slate, meticulously handpicked from quarries in Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Brazil, Turkey, Macedonia, India, Vietnam, Namibia, and beyond. We hold our suppliers to the highest standards to ensure the exceptional quality our clients expect. Our core values guide us toward thoughtful sourcing and fair pricing.
Recognizing the growing demand for engineered stones in the Middle Eastern markets, GLAZE has secured exclusive distributorships with the world’s leading engineered stone brands, suitable for every project need. Our portfolio includes exclusive distributorships of NEOLITH by The SIZE and XTONE by Porcelanosa Group, representing the most advanced sintered stone technology available in the market today. In the realm of countertops, we have partnered with Caesarstone, the global pioneering leader in engineered quartz, alongside Coante, a premium brand known for its Italian BretonStone technology. GLAZE also presents its own bespoke line, KOZO Quartz and KOZO Porcelain, crafted with inspiration from classical Italian marble, combining elegance, versatility, and expert design innovation. With the widest collection of natural and engineered stones in the GCC, GLAZE offers a comprehensive, one-stop solution for all our valued clientele's surface solution needs.
The Perfomance
For over 25 years, GLAZE has remained the strongest brand in the Middle East Natural Stone Industry for the simple reason that the people behind Glaze have worked tirelessly to shape GLAZE into a symbol of quality, expertise and customer service. By cultivating enduring relationships with the finest quarries worldwide, we source premium materials that meet our uncompromising standards. Each of the 400+ stones in our state-of-the-art gallery is hand-selected, ensuring both superior quality and thoughtful pricing. With over 1 million sq.m of natural stones under one roof, GLAZE consistently delivers tailored solutions that meet the highest expectations, proving time and again that our products and services define excellence in the market.
The People
Natural stones have the power to transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. Umesh Punia, Founder and CEO, brings a visionary approach to the industry. He believes that, like a Hermès bag or a Rolex watch, marble is a statement piece that deserves to be celebrated with the same sophistication as any luxury item.
Punia has truly transformed the marble business in the UAE. Reflecting on his early days, he recalls, “When I started in 1995, marble was kept in open, dusty yards like construction or masonry stones.” For him, GLAZE’s biggest contribution to the UAE market was redefining how marble was conceptualized and presented.
Inspired by the marble galleries he visited in Italy in the late 1990s, Punia realized that marble is not merely a material but an investment, comparable to a gemstone in a jewellery store or a designer item in a luxury boutique. He firmly believes that marble is chosen not out of necessity, but as a lasting legacy, creating homes and offices that will be admired for generations.
The Policy
At GLAZE, we consider natural stones to be precious, their beauty to be marveled at for generations to come, therefore our core principles disallow us from ever compromising the quality of our product.
Since its inscription, it has been the policy at GLAZE to stock only the highest quality materials with specifications to particularly befit the market, climate, and clients here in the Middle East, using exact 20mm or 30mm thickness of slabs, homogeneity in thickness, controlled variation in color, perfect processing quality, etc. Our rigorous standards of quality control, which meet the approval of architects & consultants, allow our customers to complete their projects successfully, beautifully, and in a timely manner.
At GLAZE, we place great value on excellent service, competitive pricing, and high quality. We maintain open and honest relationships not only with our clients but also with all major global players in the stone industry. This allows us to overcome any obstacles and uphold our sacred policies and values.