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Dubai Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Dubai, Dubai · United Arab Emirates

Updated: May 27, 2024, 7:00 AM

1320500
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

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

Current Weather

27.4°C
Temperature
61%
Humidity
9
mph wind
Partly cloudy
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

132
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particulate matter
68
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particulate matter
6.7
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
18.7
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
5.8
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
3.9
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sat, 5/25
76
avg AQI
Sun, 5/26
101
avg AQI
Mon, 5/27
107
avg AQI
Tue, 5/28
97
avg AQI
Wed, 5/29
98
avg AQI
Thu, 5/30
105
avg AQI
Fri, 5/31
103
avg AQI

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 air quality is Unhealthy or above. Use air purifiers with HEPA filters indoors.

Data from: Dubai Municipality- Environment Department - Environmental Planning and Studies Section, World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Dubai today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Dubai is 132, 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, where lower values indicate cleaner air. Values between 0–50 are considered 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 Dubai, Dubai is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. The data shown here is updated in real-time and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide measurements.

AQI Scale Reference

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