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170US AQI
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The current Air Quality Index in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 170, which is considered unhealthy. The fine particulate (PM2.5) concentration is 114.6 µg/m³.

Last updated · Source: CAMS forecast model

Pollutant levels in Dubai

PM2.5114.6 µg/m³Fine particulate matter
PM10255.2 µg/m³Coarse particulate matter
O₃64 µg/m³Ozone
NO₂45.2 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
SO₂19.6 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO364 µg/m³Carbon monoxide

Health advice

Everyone may begin to experience health effects. Sensitive groups should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion; everyone else should limit it.

7-day AQI trend

DayAQICategory
Aug 16159Unhealthy
Aug 17164Unhealthy
Aug 18160Unhealthy
Aug 19163Unhealthy
Aug 20175Unhealthy
Aug 21162Unhealthy
Aug 22170Unhealthy

About the Air Quality Index

The Air Quality Index (AQI) converts measured pollutant concentrations — including PM2.5, PM10, ozone (O₃), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), sulphur dioxide (SO₂), and carbon monoxide (CO) — into a single 0–500 scale. Higher values mean greater health risk. The reading for Dubai reflects a CAMS forecast model and updates throughout the day. Learn what the AQI number means for your body, read the AQI scale reference, or compare PM2.5 and PM10.

Frequently asked questions about Dubai air quality

What is the AQI in Dubai today?

The current Air Quality Index in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 170 on the 0–500 US AQI scale, which is categorised as unhealthy. The reading comes from a CAMS forecast model and refreshes throughout the day.

What is the PM2.5 level in Dubai right now?

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is currently 114.6 µg/m³. The World Health Organization recommends keeping the 24-hour average below 15 µg/m³, so Dubai is currently above the WHO guideline.

Is it safe to go outside in Dubai today?

Everyone may begin to experience health effects. Sensitive groups should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion; everyone else should limit it.

What is considered a good AQI level?

An AQI of 0–50 is good, 51–100 is moderate, 101–150 is unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151–200 is unhealthy, 201–300 is very unhealthy, and anything above 300 is hazardous. The scale is the same everywhere, so readings are directly comparable between cities.

How often is the Dubai air quality data updated?

Air quality readings for Dubai, United Arab Emirates refresh throughout the day, and this page is rendered fresh on every visit, so the AQI, pollutant breakdown and 7-day trend always reflect the latest available model output.

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