Washing Machines, Washer Dryers & Dryers in the UAE

For most apartments, a 7–8kg front-load washing machine fits a standard kitchen or laundry space, uses less water than a top-load and can take a dryer stacked on top with the manufacturer’s stacking kit. No room for a dryer at all? A washer dryer is the space-saving alternative. Measure the width, depth and height, and the door clearance, before you buy.

A front-load uses less water, is gentler on clothes and can take a stacked dryer. A top-load is easier on your back and usually cheaper. At Sharaf DG on 2 November 2026, front-loads started at AED 650, fully automatic top-loads at AED 599 and semi-automatic twin tubs at AED 449.

A twin tub has one tub for washing and a separate tub for spinning. You move the clothes between them and fill or drain the water yourself. They are the cheapest full-size washers and come in large capacities, but every load needs more of your time than a fully automatic machine.

As a starting point: up to 6kg for 1–2 people, 7–8kg for 2–3 people, 9–10kg for 3–5 people and 11kg or more for large families. Choose a size up if you wash bedding, towels or curtains often, and a size down if you wash small loads most days.

A washer dryer saves floor space but dries less than it washes, so you usually dry a full wash in two batches. Common sizes at Sharaf DG are 8kg wash/5kg dry, 9kg/6kg and 10kg/7kg. A separate washer and dryer can run at the same time and dry a full load, but they need double the space or a stacking kit.

It means the machine washes up to 9kg of dry laundry but dries only up to 6kg at a time. If you wash a full 9kg load, plan to dry it in two batches or take some items out to hang.

All three are tumble dryers. A vented dryer blows damp air outside through a hose, so it needs an outside wall or window. A condenser dryer collects the water in a tank or sends it to a drain, so it can go anywhere. A heat pump dryer is a condenser dryer that reuses warm air, giving the lowest running cost but longer drying times (Beko guidance).

Condenser and heat pump dryers. They collect the water in a tank or send it to a drain, so they can go in an inner room or a cupboard with enough airflow. Only vented dryers need a hose to the outside.

Yes, on most front-load washing machines, but only with a stacking kit approved by the manufacturer for both models. Check that the depths are compatible and that the combined height fits your space. Never stack on a top-load washer.

At Sharaf DG on 2 November 2026, prices started at AED 189 for a 2kg mini washer, AED 449 for a 6kg twin tub, AED 599 for a fully automatic top-load and AED 650 for a 6kg front-load. Larger and premium-brand front-loads cost several thousand dirhams. See all laundry sorted by price.

The lowest listed price on 2 November 2026 was AED 189 for the Nobel Baby Washer Blue 2 Kgs NWM22. Next was the Krome Top Load Washing Machine 2.5 kg – KR-WMTT250W at AED 390. The cheapest full-size models were a 6kg twin tub from AED 449 and a 6kg front-load from AED 650.

At Sharaf DG on 2 November 2026, washer dryers started at AED 1,079 (Hoover Front Load Washer And Dryer 7 kg / 5 kg HWD-V7514-W), condenser dryers at AED 1,145 and heat pump dryers at AED 2,249.01.

Check the UAE Energy Efficiency Label. It is mandatory for washing machines and dryers and rates them from 1 to 5 stars, with 5 the most efficient, based on energy use, water use and how much moisture is left after spinning (MoIAT scheme). Then compare the spin speed (rpm) and the noise level (dB) on the product specifications.

Usually, if you dry several loads a week. Heat pump dryers cost more to buy (from AED 2,249.01, against AED 1,145 for a condenser at Sharaf DG) but use the least energy per load. If you dry only now and then, the lower purchase price of a condenser dryer may matter more.

Measure the width, depth and height of the space, plus extra depth for the hoses and room for the door to open fully. Check the route through your front door and corridors. Make sure there is a cold-water inlet, a drain and a 220–240V socket within reach, and a level floor.

Only a built-in (integrated) model is designed to sit behind a cabinet door. Freestanding machines can go under a worktop if there is enough height and ventilation. Use the “Built In / Free Standing” filter on the washing machines listing.

Washing machines and other major appliances delivered by the supplier arrive within 5–7 business days. Some laundry items are eligible for Express Delivery: orders placed before 12 noon arrive the same day within Dubai and Sharjah city limits. The product page shows the delivery estimate for your address.

It depends on the seller and the product. Some marketplace listings state that installation is the buyer’s responsibility, so check the delivery and installation section of the listing before ordering. Installation charges are non-refundable once acknowledged (return policy).

No. Washing machines are not available for Store Pickup; they are delivered to your address (Sharaf DG FAQs). You can still see many models in a Sharaf DG store before ordering.

Sharaf DG’s published delivery FAQs do not list old-appliance removal as a standard service. Ask customer support before ordering if you need it.

The listing shows the manufacturer warranty; for example, the Siemens iQ300 9kg sold by Sharaf DG includes a 1-year brand warranty. You can add a Sharaf DG Extended Warranty of up to 3 extra years. On that AED 2,499 washer it cost AED 249.90 for 1 year, AED 374.85 for 2 years and AED 499.80 for 3 years (checked 2 November 2026).

It covers repairs for manufacturing (electrical and mechanical) defects after the manufacturer warranty ends, for up to 36 months. Claims are unlimited, with no excess, and labour, parts, transport and re-installation are included (Extended Warranty terms).

DG Shield applies to electronics and appliances and covers accidental and liquid damage during the first 12 months, with one repair and a fee of 10% of the product value or AED 200, whichever is lower. DG Shield+ is for mobiles, tablets, wearables and IT products, not washing machines.

Listings show a 14-day return window, but returns and exchanges of major appliances depend on an inspection report from the manufacturer’s authorised service centre. Restocking fees may apply after review (Return and Exchange Policy).

Yes, on eligible purchases with a bank Easy Payment Plan or Tamara, subject to the provider’s approval and terms.