Abu Dhabi air quality · United Arab Emirates · أبوظبي
A HEPA purifier in the bedroom makes nights noticeably easier
US AQI 131 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) in Abu Dhabi, from 9 NCM / EAD monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
Updated
Pollutants in Abu Dhabi
- PM2.5 · µg/m³47.53.2× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1232.7× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³29.6Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³113
- SO₂ · µg/m³8.7Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.30
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Abu Dhabi right now?
Children, older adults, pregnant people and anyone with heart or lung disease may feel effects. Most other people are unlikely to be affected.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for most people; sensitive groups keep it shorter.
Running and jogging
LimitSensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
Cycling
Take carePrefer routes away from heavy traffic; sensitive groups ride shorter.
Children playing outside
Take careChildren with asthma should take breaks and keep reliever inhalers handy.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
LimitReduce long or heavy exertion outdoors and keep medicines close.
Open windows
Take careVentilate briefly, ideally when the reading is lowest.
Mask outdoors
OptionalSensitive groups may wear an N95 or FFP2 mask for long trips.
Air purifier indoors
OptionalUseful for sensitive people, especially at night.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current US AQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
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Air quality by area in Abu Dhabi
9 stations, worst first- Khalifah SchoolUnhealthy155
- Hamdan StreetUnhealthy153
- Khadeeja SchoolUnhealthy153
- Baniyas SchoolUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups138
- MussafahUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups138
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- Khalifa City AUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups124
- Al MafraqUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups119
- Al ShawamikhUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups105
- Al MaqtaaModerate88
Abu Dhabi air quality history
Daily average, 37 days- 146average daily US AQI over 37 days
- 181worst day, 26 September
- 119cleanest day, 16 October
- 14days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 140, about the same as the week before (140). None of the last 37 days was Good.
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What is the AQI in Abu Dhabi right now?
The US AQI in Abu Dhabi is 131 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), based on 9 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Abu Dhabi today?
Sensitive groups should take it easy. Children, older adults, pregnant people and anyone with heart or lung disease may feel effects. Most other people are unlikely to be affected. For runners: Sensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
Which area of Abu Dhabi has the worst air right now?
Khalifah School has the highest reading at 155 (Unhealthy). Al Maqtaa has the lowest at 88, out of 9 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Abu Dhabi been recently?
Over the last 37 days with data, Abu Dhabi averaged US AQI 146. The worst day was 26 September at 181; the cleanest was 16 October at 119. 14 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Abu Dhabi's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 48 µg/m³, about 3.2 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Abu Dhabi's air quality data come from?
From National Center of Meteorology (NCM) and Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD), using 9 monitoring stations in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: National Center of Meteorology (NCM) and Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD). Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.