Bestie, I’m an Amazon Associate. But I’m also broke in UAE summer 😂
I’d rather make 0 AED than recommend trash and lose your trust. So here are 3 Amazon.ae products I bought, tested in my Ajman apartment, and REFUSED to put in Post #12.
Full disclosure: I bought all 3 with my own money. No free PR, no fake review. Harami sat on 2 of them in protest.
1. Mini USB “Portable AC” - 79 AED
What they promised: “Blows cold air like AC. 5°C cooler instantly”
What it actually did: Blows room-temperature air with ice cubes. Lasts 40 mins before ice melts = puddle.
My test: Room temp: 31°C. After 30 mins with this: 30.5°C 😭 Plus humidity went UP.
Why I refused: It’s just a fan + water tank. Costs 8 AED/month in electricity to run. My standing fan = better + cheaper.
Harami verdict: Slept next to it once. Never again.
Buy instead: Tower Fan from Post #12 for 149 AED. Real airflow.
2. Magnetic Window Screen for AC Leaks - 25 AED
What they promised: “Seal your AC gap, stop cold air loss”
What it actually did: Magnet fell off in 2 days because UAE humidity. Tape left sticky marks on my paint. Landlord was NOT happy.
My test: Held a paper near AC pipe gap. Paper didn’t move before OR after.
Why I refused: Doesn’t work on Dubai/Ajman AC pipe gaps. Wrong product for UAE apartments. Foam draft stopper from Post #12 = 10x better.
Landlord tax: Spent 35 AED repainting. Total loss = 60 AED.
3. “Solar Powered” Exhaust Fan for Windows - 89 AED
What they promised: “No electricity. Sucks hot air out using sun”
What it actually did: Needs direct sun + zero wind to spin. Ajman balconies = shaded + windy. Fan barely moved.
My test: Ran it 3 days on balcony. Room got hotter because I left window open.
Why I refused: UAE apartments are shaded by buildings. Solar doesn’t work unless you’re on a villa roof.
Buy instead: Door Draft Stopper + Blackout Curtains from Post #12 = actual results.
The Rule I Follow Now:
If it sounds “too good to be true” for 45°C UAE heat, it is. No 79 AED gadget replaces real AC + curtains + fan.
Why I’m telling you this:
Post #12 had 5 products that saved me 310 AED. If I only showed wins, you’d think I’m fake. Real blogs show losses too.
I lost 193 AED testing these 3 so you don’t have to. You’re welcome 😂
Your turn: What’s the worst UAE product you bought from Amazon/TikTok? Comment below so we can warn each other. I’ll go first 👆
Next post: “My Real DEWA Bill Breakdown: May vs July in Ajman” with screenshots. You’ll see how the 5 good products actually performed.
P.S. All 5 good products from Post #12 are still here. Harami sleeps on the blackout curtain box daily. That’s his approval stamp.
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