Abu Dhabi Unhealthy

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi

Updated: May 11, 2026, 9:00 PM

Unhealthy

Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

Pollutant Breakdown

155

PM2.5

µg/m³ · Fine particles

PM10

µg/m³ · Coarse particles

45.5

Ozone

ppb · Ground-level ozone

5.5

NO₂

ppb · Nitrogen dioxide

7.6

SO₂

ppb · Sulfur dioxide

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ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sun

5/10

avg

Mon

5/11

avg

Tue

5/12

avg

Wed

5/13

112

avg

Thu

5/14

113

avg

Fri

5/15

127

avg

Sat

5/16

120

avg

Health Guidance

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Sensitive groups: Avoid prolonged outdoor exertion. Move activities indoors.

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General population: Reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Take more breaks.

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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 155, which is classified as "Unhealthy". Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

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