What components make up a vaping device?

A vaping device consists of 4 main parts: Drip tip (where you inhale from), Tank (holds the e-liquid), Coil (metal coil with wicking material that heats the e-liquid), and Battery/Regulated Mod (contains electronics and battery to heat the coil).

What are the vaping options available in Dubai?

In Dubai, vapers can choose from Pod Systems (great for high nicotine, popular with smokers quitting), Mod & Tank setups (most effective with longer battery life), and RDAs/RDTAs for advanced vapers.

What is the difference between MTL and DTL vaping?

MTL (Mouth to Lung) uses less airflow and draws vapour into your mouth before inhaling, replicating smoking. DTL (Direct to Lung) uses more airflow and inhales vapour directly into the lungs producing bigger clouds.

E-liquid uses base ingredients PG (Propylene Glycol) and VG (Vegetable Glycerin) combined with natural or artificial flavours. PG provides throat hit sensation while VG provides vapour production. Our e-liquids have a variety of PG/VG ratios.

What vape should a beginner buy in Dubai?

Beginners should start with a disposable vape — no setup, no refilling, just use and enjoy. Dubai Vapor Hub stocks a wide range of disposable vapes with 1-hour delivery across Dubai.

The Beginners’ Guide to Vaping

Ready to get into vaping but want to understand how it all works first? This guide walks through every component, term, and choice you’ll come across, from your first device to more advanced setups.

New here? Start simpler first

If you just want to know what vaping actually is before diving into the technical details, see our quick What Is Vaping? explainer first.

What Makes Up a Vaping Device?

Drip Tip

The mouthpiece you inhale from.

Tank

Holds and stores the e-liquid inside the device.

Coil

A metal coil wrapped in wicking material, usually cotton. Replace this every few days to a couple of weeks. If you’re getting a burnt taste, this is almost always why, see our burnt taste troubleshooting guide.

Battery / Mod

Houses the electronics that heat your coil. Battery capacity is measured in mAh, power output in watts (W) or volts (V). New to wattage settings? See our wattage guide.

What Are Your Device Options?

Pods

Pod devices suit higher nicotine, higher resistance vaping and have become especially popular with smokers making the switch. Open pod systems let you fill them yourself with nicotine salts, while closed systems come pre-filled. Browse our pod systems and devices.

Mods and Tanks

Available in countless designs, mods and tanks offer the longest battery life and highest power output, suited to both low and high-VG e-liquids.

RDAs, RDTAs, and Mechanical Mods

For more advanced vapers, Rebuildable Dripping Atomisers (RDAs), Rebuildable Dripping Tank Atomisers (RDTAs), and Mechanical Mods (mech mods) offer full control.

RDA: Not a tank, holds only what’s in the cotton and the small well at the base. You drip e-liquid directly onto the coil before firing, hence “dripper.”

RDTA: Similar to an RDA but built as an actual tank. Instead of factory coils, you build your own to your preferred resistance and wick it with cotton.

Mech Mods: No circuitry involved, just a firing pin connecting the battery directly to the atomiser.

Inhale Styles: MTL vs. DTL

Mouth to Lung (MTL)

Less airflow. You draw vapor into your mouth first, then inhale, closely replicating the feel of smoking a cigarette.

Direct to Lung (DTL)

More airflow. Vapor is drawn straight into the lungs in one inhale, typically used by more experienced vapers.

What’s Actually in E-Liquid?

E-liquid is built on a base of PG (Propylene Glycol) and VG (Vegetable Glycerin), combined with natural or artificial flavoring. With PG/VG ratios ranging from a standard 50/50 up to higher-VG blends, there’s an all-day-vape combination for almost everyone.

PG (Propylene Glycol)

A thin, non-toxic flavor carrier also used in food coloring. PG delivers the throat hit sensation.

VG (Vegetable Glycerin)

A thicker, sweet, non-toxic base that drives vapor production. More VG means a smoother vape.

What Is Sub-Ohming?

Sub-ohming means vaping on a coil with resistance below 1.0 ohm, producing significantly more vapor and flavor than coils above 1 ohm. Sub-ohm vapers typically take direct lung hits, inhaling straight into the lungs with each pull. Because of the extra vapor and nicotine inhaled per puff, lower nicotine strengths are the norm here, our nicotine strength guide can help you find the right level. Sub-ohm vapers also tend to favor e-liquids with a higher VG percentage, since VG produces the larger, denser clouds this style is known for.

Still Have Questions?

If anything here isn’t covered, feel free to reach out to Dubai Vapor Hub at info@dubaivaporhub.ae.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I replace my coil?

Most coils last anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks depending on use. A burnt taste is the clearest sign it’s time for a new one.

What’s the difference between MTL and DTL vaping?

MTL draws vapor into your mouth before inhaling, similar to smoking a cigarette. DTL pulls vapor straight into the lungs in one motion and is typically used by more experienced vapers with sub-ohm setups.

Should I choose a higher PG or higher VG e-liquid?

Higher PG gives a stronger throat hit and thinner consistency, suited to MTL pod devices. Higher VG gives smoother, denser vapor, suited to sub-ohm tanks and DTL vaping.

Is sub-ohm vaping suitable for beginners?

Not usually. Sub-ohm vaping produces significantly more vapor and is generally better suited to vapers who already have some experience with standard pod or MTL devices.

Ready to get started? Browse our disposable vapes for a no-setup option, or explore devices and pod systems if you’re ready for a refillable setup.