It's a desert (dust) and there are a lot of cars and not so many trees and there is also moisture as a bonus...
In combination with low winds the air quality can get into these unhealthy areas...
From my experience and my monitoring of the app, Air Quality in Dubai is usually rated as "average" with score in range between 60 and 120...
If this bothers you there are several things you could do (apart from moving from Dubai to another less crowded emirate or leaving UAE entirely):
Things related to respiratory diseases are cumulative and it takes time for the issues to develop.
So investing in good air filter that will clean up air at least where you sleep will reduce your exposure for about 30% (if you sleep average 8hours/day) is one of the best investments in your health in general. It's a very long term game and you can't see any quick results... Actually, you won't notice anything buy your lungs will..
In combination with low winds the air quality can get into these unhealthy areas...
From my experience and my monitoring of the app, Air Quality in Dubai is usually rated as "average" with score in range between 60 and 120...
If this bothers you there are several things you could do (apart from moving from Dubai to another less crowded emirate or leaving UAE entirely):
- live on a higher floor as there is more wind and less dust in general
- get an air filter that would improve air quality indoors (cars already have it so you're covered there as well) and this will significantly lower your exposure to bad particles...
- move to Al Barari (greenest part of Dubai but also quite expensive)
Things related to respiratory diseases are cumulative and it takes time for the issues to develop.
So investing in good air filter that will clean up air at least where you sleep will reduce your exposure for about 30% (if you sleep average 8hours/day) is one of the best investments in your health in general. It's a very long term game and you can't see any quick results... Actually, you won't notice anything buy your lungs will..