Water heater types in Dubai
Storage tank (boiler) — standard in most apartments. 50–100 litre capacity. Heats water in advance and maintains temperature. Instant (tankless) — heats water on demand with no tank. Solar — on villas, reduces electricity consumption significantly.
Choosing the right tank size
1 person — 50 litres. 2–3 people — 80–100 litres. 4+ people — 120–150 litres. In Dubai hard water means boilers need descaling every 1–2 years.
Popular brands in Dubai
Rheem — American brand, UAE market leader. Ariston — Italian, good value for money. Dammam — local manufacture, budget-friendly. All three are available at ACE Hardware and Carrefour.
Water heater installation costs in Dubai
Replacing an old boiler with a new one: 200–350 AED labour. 80-litre boiler unit: 600–1,200 AED. New installation from scratch (including pipework): from 500 AED labour.
Maintenance
Flush the tank annually to remove limescale. Check the anode rod — it protects the tank from corrosion. Dubai Vista installs and services all water heater types.