How to Store Cigars in the UAE Climate: Humidor Guide
The UAE's heat is brutal on cigars. Without proper storage, your premium Cubans will dry out, crack, and lose all flavor within days. Here's how to protect your investment.
Why the UAE Climate Destroys Cigars
Cigars need 65-72% relative humidity and 18-21°C. Dubai summers hit 45°C+ with single-digit humidity indoors (air conditioning dries the air further). Unprotected cigars deteriorate fast.
The Solution: A Humidor
A humidor is a sealed box (usually Spanish cedar) that maintains perfect conditions.
Desktop humidors (25-100 cigars) suit most smokers. Affordable, attractive, effective.
Travel humidors protect cigars on the go — essential for UAE smokers.
Cabinet humidors for serious collectors.
Humidor Setup: Step by Step
Season it. Wipe interior with distilled water, place a damp sponge inside for 24-48 hours. Never use tap water.
Add humidification. Boveda packs (69% RH) are foolproof — just drop them in.
Add a hygrometer. Digital is more accurate than analog. Calibrate it first.
Wait. Let conditions stabilize 24 hours before adding cigars.
UAE-Specific Tips
Keep your humidor away from windows and AC vents.
Check humidity weekly — AC seasons are driest.
Boveda packs last 2-3 months in UAE conditions; keep spares.
Never store cigars in the fridge — it kills flavor.
Where to Buy Cigar Accessories in the UAE?
At SmokeTime, find humidors, cutters, and all cigar accessories with fast delivery across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and all emirates.
For adults only (18+ or the legal age in your emirate). Smoking causes serious health problems.Shop this guide:
Store them right — the Cohiba Club LE 2017 Humidor and a stainless steel pocket cigar cutter — plus the full range of cigars in the UAE.
