Whether it’s crispy samosas you want to serve up at iftar or a sparkling clean living room ready to welcome guests, you first need to make sure your home is stocked with the right appliances so you can reach your goals quickly and efficiently.
Must-have kitchen appliances for Ramadan include microwave ovens, multi-cookers and air fryers. Small gadgets like these come in a variety of sizes and prices, says Sajeesh MS, technical lead at Dubai-based gadget service center Repair Care Take the guesswork out and deliver consistent results.
When considering other home appliances, be sure to consider factors that match your family’s preferences. For example, any air purifier from a reputable brand will probably work just fine – but you could consider the square footage of your living room and buy one powerful enough to cover the entire room. Vacuum cleaners also come in different types, budgets and models. If you are looking for versatility, you can choose a cordless vacuum cleaner that converts into a handheld device that you can use to clean not only the house but also the car.
Either way, make sure you’re buying a device with at least a one-year warranty, advises Sajeesh. He said: “The most common problems we find in small appliances have to do with control panels or minor connectivity issues. You usually don’t have to pay for it if you’re covered by a warranty program.”
No matter what device you are looking for, you will find it at Eros. We’ve curated some of the best options in all these categories for you, with the help of our experts’ recommendations and user reviews and ratings.
1. Best Microwave: Midea Convection Microwave
Midea convection microwave
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Advantages
- Big capacity
- Multifunctional device
- Choose from 10 automatic menus
- Including child safety
Disadvantages
- The LED display can be confusing at first, reviewers say
What if your microwave could not only heat, but also bake and grill? The Midea Microwave Oven has a spacious 42 liter capacity that has room for a whole chicken, which you can grill or convection bake for crispy, evenly cooked food. Aside from the usual features you’d find in a microwave, like defrosting by weight or time and reheat timer settings, this unit has several extras you’ll appreciate. There’s a child lock for added security and a maximum cook timer of 120 minutes that shuts off automatically to prevent overheating. However, if you want to use the microwave longer, you must manually enter a new time. Reviewers say the LED display is easy to use but takes some getting used to, as many of the buttons are just images that you have to decipher with the help of the instruction manual. Once you get the hang of it, this microwave is likely to be the most used appliance in your kitchen.
Bonus: You can opt for four interest-free payments of Dh183.75 with Tabby.
Guarantee: The manufacturer grants a 1-year guarantee.
2. Best Air Fryer: COSORI Air Fryer
COSORI hot air fryer
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Advantages
- Choose from 11 built-in presets
- Big, light basket
- Contains several security features
- Comes with a cookbook with 100 recipes
Disadvantages
- Steam can escape from the basket, reviewers say
Enjoy all your favorite samosas, seafood, steaks and vegetables with this COSORI hot air fryer, but with 85 percent less oil. Its square basket design offers 15 percent more space than round ones and with a 5.5 liter XL capacity, the device is suitable for a family of four to six. Choose from 11 presets with a single tap. The air fryer is easy to use and offers a range of time-saving options: the pre-heat function improves the texture of food, while the keep-warm function ensures food stays hot while you set the table for iftar. Reviewers say they’ve noticed steam escaping from the basket as the food gets crispy, but that it’s not a big issue. They like that they can press pause to check on their food and shake it around without having to reset the timer. Perfect for all types of snacks and with the ability to hold a whole 2kg chicken, this air fryer is a kitchen essential that you’ll enjoy long after Ramadan is over.
Bonus: You can opt for four interest-free payments of Dh94.75 with Tabby.
Guarantee: The manufacturer grants a 1-year guarantee.
3. Best Multi Cooker: Midea Multi Cooker
Midea multi cooker
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Advantages
- Choose from 14 presets
- Precise temperature and pressure setting
- Including warming function
- Spacious capacity of six liters
Disadvantages
- Preheating takes a long time, reviewers say
This Midea Ramadan Multicooker is a one-pot solution to your cooking needs and everything you need to prepare dozens of delicious iftars. The multi-cooker is ideal for those just starting out in the kitchen – it has 14 preset menus, from fish to stew and bread, and a large LED display lets you accurately monitor the time and temperature. The lid also has a failsafe switch so it cannot start pressure cooking unless it is properly secured. The device’s large aluminum inner pot with a capacity of six liters can comfortably feed a family of four to six. Reviewers appreciate being able to cook a variety of dishes, from hearty meats and grains to yogurt and desserts – all in one pot, as it makes for easy and quick meal prep and cleanup.
Bonus: You can opt for four interest-free payments of Dh99.75 with Tabby.
Guarantee: The manufacturer grants a 1-year guarantee.
4. Best Air Purifier: Levoit Core 300S Smart Air Purifier
Levoit Core 300S Smart Air Purifier
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Advantages
- Genuine H13 Hepa filter system
- Contains several intelligent functions
- Fast reaction time
- Has sleep mode
Disadvantages
- Not ideal for large rooms
Refresh your home with an air purifier that reduces airborne allergens and traps pollutants, bacteria and viruses. Levoit’s 300S air purifier uses high-efficiency True H13 particulate air (HEPA) filtration, which means it can capture at least 99.97 percent of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns. This air purifier is also packed with smart features. Reviewers love that they can use voice commands via Google Assistant or Alexa to turn the device on and off or manage its controls. Note, however, that the air purifier works best in small or medium-sized rooms of up to 50 square meters – its powerful VortexAir technology has the ability to completely freshen a room of this size twice an hour. And if you find it noisy, especially at night, turn on sleep mode to keep the device running at a barely audible 22 decibels (a whisper hits 25 decibels, according to US Yale University).
Bonus: You can opt for four interest-free payments of Dh124.75 with Tabby.
Guarantee: The manufacturer grants a 1-year guarantee.
5. Best Vacuum Cleaner: Dreame T30 Neo Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
Cordless vacuum cleaner Dreame T30 Neo
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Advantages
- Light
- Strong suction power
- Including dust level indicator
- Good selection of attachments
Disadvantages
- Battery life could be better, reviewers say
A multi-purpose device that will brighten up your home, vehicle and hard-to-reach nooks and crannies. Dreame’s T30 Neo converts from a stick vacuum to a portable handheld vacuum. It’s lightweight at 1.76kg, so you can operate it with one hand and connect one of the many included accessories to get into tight spots. The Dream T30 Neo has a large 600ml bin so you don’t have to clean it often. Reviewers say the unique V-shaped roller brush keeps hair from getting tangled around it. Many love the soft dusting brush attachment they use to clean keyboards and narrow edges in their home and car. The device is impressively quiet despite its strong suction power, and its LCD display is intuitive and helpful, as it shows the remaining battery charge, can lock or unlock the vacuum cleaner and switch from auto to eco to turbo mode. Although this device’s battery lasts around 90 minutes in Eco mode, it drains much faster if you switch to a stronger suction power.
Bonus: You can opt for four interest-free payments of Dh424.75 with Tabby.
Guarantee: The manufacturer grants a 2-year guarantee.
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