Best air purifiers in the UAE for the dusty air
Air purifiers are becoming a thing of necessity with the striking growth in pollution, and pollution-induced diseases. So, here's a list of air purifiers curated by WIRED Middle East.
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The world, and particularly the Middle East, seems to be hurtling towards a polluted future. Wildfires, oil spills, and industrial growth are driving up pollution levels, making clean air an increasingly scarce essential. Air purifiers, once considered a luxury, are now a necessity for many.
The situation is especially concerning in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where air pollution ranks among the worst globally. As economic activity rebounds, concentrations of harmful particulates are rising in many MENA cities.
But air purifiers provide hope, albeit just on a day-to-day basis! Here’s our curated guide to the top air purifiers available in the UAE. This guide caters to various needs and budgets, ensuring you can breathe easy indoors, regardless of the outdoor air quality.
Stylish Air purifiers
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Ikea Starkvind Table with Air Purifier
Price: AED 799
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The Ikea Starkvind Table with Air Purifier cleverly combines style and function. This space-saving side table boasts a built-in purifier that tackles 99.5% of particle matter including dust, pollen, and even industrial emissions. While it doesn’t quite reach True HEPA levels of 99.97%, the Starkvind effectively combats common air pollutants. Plus, you can add a separate carbon filter to tackle unpleasant odors and capture gaseous pollutants such as formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Including both filters, the Starkvind weighs 17.1 pounds and can withstand up to 220 pounds of pressure. A control knob on the front of the table, allows you to moderate the fan speed. Upon pairing the air purifier to the Ikea Home Smart app on the phone, you can also monitor air quality and the filter status.
Best Air purifiers for small rooms
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Coway Airmega 200M
Price: AED 699
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Coway Airmega 200M is affordable, and small enough to squeeze into tiny spaces. This device saves energy, with an included air-quality monitor that turns the machine off if no pollution is detected in the surrounding area. It can purify 361 ft2 within just 13 minutes and showcase the air quality detector. With a 4-stage indicator present, the filter change indicator on the air purifier can detect when the filters need changing. The 200M is available in sleek black or bright white, both offering to remove more than 99% of dust and pollutants from the air.
Budget-friendly Air purifiers
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Blueair Blue Max 3250i
Price: AED 499
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The Blueair Blue Max 3250i takes air purification to a more budget-friendly curve. This Swedish-designed powerhouse boasts Wi-Fi connectivity, voice command compatibility, and impressive performance. It tackles 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.1 microns, keeping your air fresh and healthy. The easy-to-use Blueair app provides detailed air quality data and lets you control the purifier remotely. Plus, an intuitive indicator light displays real-time air quality right on the unit. With its sleek design, superior filtration, and smart features, the Blue Max 3250i offers exceptional value for the price.
Best 3-in-1 Air purifiers
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Philips 2000 series 3-in-1
Price: AED 1213
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As the name suggests, the Philips 2000 series 3-in-1 purifier, acts as a fan, heater, and of course an air purifier. It offers a choice of hot and cool air at three different speeds and is HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) approved for 100% of air pollutants from the air, including batteries and viruses. The device takes approximately 20 minutes to get rid of cooking smells, or other odors in the house, and within an hour the display screen on the purifier reflects normal air quality again. However, the only downside to this air purifier is its noise level, ranging between 47-61 dB(A) which would prove to be too noisy for light sleepers.
Soundless Air purifiers
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Xiaomi Smart Purifier
Price: AED 525
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This sleek cuboid hides a powerful 3-in-1 filtration system, silently tackling dust, allergens, smoke, and odors down to 0.3 microns. No more disruptive white noise – just clean air and uninterrupted sleep. Plus, with smart connectivity for remote control and monitoring, you can breathe easily and manage your purifier from anywhere.
Smart Air Purifiers
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Levoit Smart
Price: AED 528
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The Levoit Core 600S air purifier tackles even heavily polluted air, clearing it effectively in just 30 minutes. This Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled smart air purifier seamlessly integrates into your connected home. Control it remotely using the Vesync app or even with voice commands. Thanks to its intelligent AirSight Plus sensor, the Core 600S continuously monitors air quality and automatically adjusts fan speed based on real-time readings. This ensures the efficient removal of harmful airborne particles. The advanced VortexAir system can purify the air in rooms up to 635 square feet five times per hour. In Auto Mode, the Core 600S truly shines. Its intelligent sensors go into high gear, eliminating 99.1% of 2.5-micron particles and a whopping 99.9% of 10-micron particles in just 15 minutes. Breathe easier with cleaner air, conveniently managed by the Levoit Core 600S.
Sustainable Air purifiers
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Dyson Cool Autocorrect TP07A
Price: AED 2,499
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The Dyson Purifier Cool TP07 tackles air quality needs with a single, sleek device. This 360-degree HEPA air purifier effectively traps pollutants thanks to its redesigned internal filtration system and recycled materials. The HEPA H13 filter captures a massive 99.95% of particles as small as 0.1 microns, ensuring cleaner air for everyone. Dyson even backs this performance with a two-year warranty on parts and labor. The TP07 also functions as a powerful oscillating fan. This two-in-one design not only saves space but also simplifies air purification and cooling in your home. An additional benefit: the TP07 destroys formaldehyde, a potential carcinogen according to Dyson.
Travel-apt Air purifiers
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Wynd Plus
Price: AED 1,209
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Wynd’s portable air purifier boasts an impressive technology co-developed by NASA and MIT. Engineered with a powerful filtration system and a medical-grade filter, they create a positive pressure bubble to keep bad air at bay. This tiny powerhouse can clean your air anywhere, purifying up to 8 liters of air per second. Despite its compact size (as small as a water bottle and fitting perfectly in a cupholder), it removes 99.99% of pollutants in a car cabin within 15 minutes.
Best Air purifiers to splurge on
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Rabbit Air A3 Ultra Quiet
Price: AED 5,646.65
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The Rabbit Air A3 is an incredibly quiet personal air purifier, with a sleek design that can slide anywhere. Known for its 6 stages of purification filter, it effectively reduces airborne allergens and particles that can carry viruses and bacteria. It also provides Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity to monitor air quality and control it using the RabbitAir App.
Best Overall Air purifier
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Coway Airmega
Price: AED 999
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This purifier is where the best of both worlds collide – simplicity and affordability. Within 30 minutes, the Coway Airmega Mighty reduces heavy smoke pollution up to 99.97% of 0.3 microns in the air. It also offers great value on initial and long-term costs, quiet operation, display-light shut off, and brightly colored LED that lets you know how clean or dirty the indoor air is every minute of the day.
