Black sand
Crushed black sand for block plants, mortar, paving beds and general fill. Bags or bulk. On site across Dubai, Sharjah and Jebel Ali — usually same day.
- 1,800–2,700M³ SUPPLIED PER DAY
- 3 / 20 / 45M³ LOAD SIZES AVAILABLE
- Since 2015SUPPLYING UAE CONTRACTORS
- Not a traderWE CRUSH, WASH AND HAUL IT
01 — The material
We supply the suppliers. Buy it direct instead.
Black sand is produced by crushing hard rock — mostly gabbro and other igneous stone — from the mountain quarries of the northern UAE. Unlike dune sand, the grains are angular and sharp. That is what makes it lock together, compact tightly and hold a level once it is screeded.
It is the most-used sand on any UAE site. Block factories mix it with OPC for dry mortar. Contractors run it under pavers and artificial grass, behind kerbs, between slabs and as general fill. It takes cement well, drains, and the colour stays even load after load — so your finished work looks the same on the last block as it did on the first.
BHMK is one of the largest black sand suppliers in Dubai. We move 1,800–2,700 m³ a day, and a good share of it goes to other suppliers and traders — if you have bought black sand in this market, there is a fair chance it came through us. Buying direct removes that layer.
02 — Specification
Black sand technical specification
| MATERIAL | Crushed black sand (igneous / gabbro origin) |
|---|---|
| GRADING | 0 – 3 mm · powder and solid mix |
| SOURCE | Hard-rock quarries, northern UAE — source named on the delivery note |
| BULK DENSITY | ≈ 1.6 t / m³ loose |
| MOISTURE | Stockpile condition — dry material on request |
| SUPPLY FORM | Bulk tipper loads · bags on request |
| TEST REPORT | Sieve analysis available for tender submissions — ask when you enquire |
Indicative values. Confirm against your project spec sheet before ordering.
03 — Where it is used
Black sand uses
- Cement blocksMixed with OPC for dry mortar
- Concrete mixFine aggregate portion
- Under paversScreeded bedding layer
- Artificial grassLevelling base beneath turf
- Plaster & mortarSite-batched mixes
- Between slabsJointing and haunching
- Block workFilling between concrete blocks
- General fillBulk levelling and backfill
04 — The material, on site
05 — How many trucks?
Work out the loads before you call.
Enter the volume you need. We will show the load mix and the approximate tonnage so the conversation starts at the right place.
- Pickup tipper · 3 m³MITSUBISHI FUSO CANTER7
- 6-wheel tipper · 20 m³SCANIA P4101
- 3-axle trailer · 45 m³NEEDS ≥ 45 M³ FOR A TRAILER—
- Approximate weightAT ≈ 1.6 T / M³ LOOSE32 t
06 — Delivery
Two yards, our own trucks, no brokers in between.
- Dubai · Ras Al Khor, Al Quoz, Nad Al Sheba SAME DAY
- Jebel Ali & Dubai South SAME DAY
- Sharjah · Al Sajaa SAME DAY
Dubai — head office
5 16A Street, Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 1 Get directions →Sharjah — storage yard
Area S Plot 455, Al Sajaa Get directions →07 — The fleet that brings it
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Pickup tipperMITSUBISHI FUSO CANTER
3 M³ / LOAD -
6-wheel tipperSCANIA P410
20 M³ / LOAD -
3-axle trailerMERCEDES-BENZ ACTROS
45 M³ / LOAD
08 — Questions we get every week
What is black sand used for?
Cement block manufacturing, concrete and mortar mixes, plaster, bedding under pavers and artificial grass, jointing between slabs and general fill.
What is the minimum order?
3 m³ — one pickup tipper load. Standard site loads are 20 m³ on a six-wheeler; 45 m³ trailers suit large project volumes.
How fast can you deliver in Dubai?
Usually the same day for Dubai, Jebel Ali and Sharjah, subject to truck-restricted hours in your area.
Can you provide a sieve analysis or test report?
Yes. Ask when you enquire and we will send the test report with the quotation for your tender submission.
09 — Get a price
Send the quantity and the drop location.
Fill in the form and we’ll quote back the same day — or call and we’ll price it on the spot.
Closed Sundays
17:00–20:00