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Abu Dhabi Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi

Updated: Mar 13, 2026, 7:00 PM

1120500
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Current Weather

24.9°C
Temperature
67%
Humidity
11
mph wind
Mainly clear
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

112
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
74
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
52.6
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
11.5
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
6.6
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Thu
3/12
62
avg
Fri
3/13
92
avg
Sat
3/14
89
avg
Sun
3/15
93
avg
Mon
3/16
135
avg
Tue
3/17
127
avg
Wed
3/18
83
avg

Health Guidance

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Sensitive groups (asthma, heart disease, elderly, children): Reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
General population: Unusually sensitive individuals should watch for symptoms.
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Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: AED - Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi ( هيئة البيئة - أبو ظبي), World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Abu Dhabi today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Abu Dhabi is 112, which is classified as "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups". Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

The AQI scale runs from 0 to 500. Values of 0–50 are Good, 51–100 are Moderate, 101–150 are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 are Unhealthy, 201–300 are Very Unhealthy, and 301–500 are Hazardous.

Air quality in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. Data is updated hourly and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50
Good
51–100
Moderate
101–150
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151–200
Unhealthy
201–300
Very Unhealthy
301+
Hazardous