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My Shisha XL 16500 Review: 7 Key Specs on the 3mg DTL Bar (2026)
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Overview
This My Shisha XL 16500 review covers a low-nicotine, direct-to-lung shisha bar: a 29ml tank of 3mg/ml nicotine salt, a 0.5Ω mesh coil, a 1,000mAh Type-C battery, a 16,500-puff rating and twenty-one shisha-lounge flavours from Shisha Two Apple and Cuba Cream to Lemon Mint and Love 66, sold in Dubai for AED 49 as a single or AED 490 for a box of ten. It is aimed at the hookah crowd rather than the nicotine crowd, and it should be judged that way.
Key takeaways:
- 3mg/ml nicotine salt, far under the UAE’s 20mg/ml cap.
- Rated 16,500 puffs from a 29ml tank (manufacturer-stated; long DTL draws can lower the real total).
- Twenty-one flavours, the widest shisha list we stock, including Shisha Two Apple, Cuba Cream and Lemon Mint.
- AED 49 single, AED 490 a box of ten — AED 2.97 per 1,000 rated puffs.
- Best for shisha lounge regulars who want the flavours at home with minimal nicotine.
About this review: specs, flavours and prices come from the manufacturer and our Dubai catalogue; we have not independently measured puff counts, battery life or flavour longevity. Last updated: 29 September 2026.
My Shisha XL 16500 Review: Design and Build
The XL is a large cylindrical bar, closer in shape to a shisha hose handle than a vape, with a matte shell, a wide-bore round mouthpiece, a small LED near the base and a Type-C port on the bottom. There is no screen or airflow ring; the draw is a fixed, fairly open DTL suited to long, slow hookah-style pulls, and the size suits being shared.
The 0.5Ω mesh coil is a large single unit built for DTL and the 1,000mAh cell is a sensible size to pair with a 29ml tank. The lack of a screen on a 29ml bar is a limitation: apart from the LED there is no on-device way to see how much liquid remains. Against the Oxbar Shisha 60K at the same price, the XL lists fewer rated puffs, no display and no accessories, but a much longer flavour list and a liquid tuned specifically for shisha-style flavours.
Flavours and Vapour Output
The flavour list is the XL’s strength and reads like a lounge menu: Shisha Two Apple, Cuba Cream and Lemon Mint lead, with Love 66, Magic Love, Blueberry Mist, Watermelon Melon Passionfruit Mint and Aloe Grape covering the modern lounge blends, and Berry Bomb and Cherry Candy at the sweet end. Twenty-one options means a box of ten can be mixed without repeats. Flavour names come from the catalogue listing; we have not published tasting notes for this bar.
The 0.5Ω mesh coil is designed for direct-to-lung draws, where a low resistance and a large coil surface give a bigger, warmer cloud. At 3mg the nicotine strength is low, which is why long hookah-style pulls are practical on this bar. The fixed open airflow means one draw style only. Our shisha disposable vape guide covers the category and the MTL vs DTL explainer covers the draw style the XL is built for.
Battery and Charging Specs
The XL uses a 1,000mAh Type-C rechargeable battery with an LED that indicates low charge. No screen readout and no pass-through are listed. Battery life depends on draw length and how often you use it, and we have not measured puffs per charge or charging time. For a device used in occasional sessions rather than all day, a 1,000mAh cell is a sensible match for the 29ml tank.
The 16,500-puff rating is the manufacturer’s figure. Puff ratings assume short draws, and shisha-style DTL bars are used with long ones, so real-world totals are likely to be lower than the rating; treat it as a ceiling rather than a promise. Use a suitable Type-C charger, keep the bar upright between sessions and out of the sun; our battery and charging guide and UAE heat safety guide cover the details.
Nicotine Strength and UAE Compliance
The My Shisha XL 16500 is 3mg/ml nicotine salt, far under the UAE’s 20mg/ml e-liquid cap, and the units we sell carry the ECAS/MoIAT compliance mark. At 3mg the XL delivers a small dose spread over long draws, which is how shisha is usually approached; it is a low strength designed for flavour-led sessions rather than for replacing cigarettes. Our UAE nicotine cap explainer covers the regulation and the mark.
Because it is so low, the XL suits shisha smokers who want the flavour ritual without much nicotine, and vapers stepping down. It does not suit a smoker switching from cigarettes, who should start with a 20mg MTL device; our nicotine strength guide explains the difference. Nicotine is addictive, and these products are sold only to adults aged 18 and over under UAE regulations; the UAE’s tobacco provisions are published at u.ae.
Who Should Buy the My Shisha XL 16500
Buy it if you are a shisha lounge regular who wants Two Apple, Cuba Cream or Lemon Mint at home, on a balcony or in the car with very little nicotine, and you value flavour choice over gadgets. The XL has the widest shisha list we stock and a size that suits being shared. A mixed box of ten covers a lot of evenings.
Skip it if you want a higher nicotine strength (the Sultan Xtra Shisha 100K at 20mg is the stronger shisha bar), if you want a display or airflow control (the Oxbar Shisha 60K), or if you want the lowest cost per rated puff (the Mosmo Fakhama 60K with its AED 35 refill pods). Skip it too if you take MTL draws. Our best disposable vape in Dubai guide covers the alternatives and the My Shisha brand hub lists the range.
Value: Cost Per 1,000 Puffs and Box Pricing
At AED 49 the XL is AED 2.97 per 1,000 rated puffs (based on the manufacturer’s 16,500 rating; long DTL draws can lower the real total). The box of ten is listed at AED 490, so there is no box discount. In the shisha class that is expensive: the Oxbar Shisha 60K is AED 0.82, the Sultan Xtra Shisha 100K AED 0.65, the Mosmo Fakhama 60K AED 0.75 for the device and AED 0.58 on refills. The XL costs three to four times as much per rated puff as those bars.
What you pay for is the flavour list and the 3mg strength, which none of the higher-capacity shisha bars match. If you want twenty-one lounge flavours at very low nicotine, the XL is the only option we list; if you are happy with ten flavours and a bigger device, the alternatives are far cheaper. Prices include the 100% federal excise on e-smoking products and 5% VAT; our disposable vape price guide and puff count guide explain the numbers.
How to Buy in Dubai
The My Shisha XL 16500 is in stock at Vaps Shop AE across twenty-one flavours as singles and boxes of ten. We deliver across the UAE: Dubai orders placed between 10am and 11pm usually arrive within about two hours to Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, JBR, Deira, Bur Dubai, Business Bay, Jumeirah and Al Barsha; Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain are delivered within 24 hours. Cash on delivery is available in every emirate, card on delivery in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman, and delivery is free over AED 350. WhatsApp +971 50 827 1328 to mix a box.
Buy sealed units from a seller showing the ECAS/MoIAT compliance mark and confirm the 3mg strength printed on the box. Sales are restricted to adults aged 18 and over.
Comparison Table
| Device | Puffs | Nicotine | Flavours | Battery | Price (AED) | AED / 1,000 puffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Shisha XL 16500 | 16,500 | 3mg | 21 | 1,000mAh Type-C | 49 (49 boxed) | 2.97 |
| Oxbar Shisha 60K | 60,000 | 0.6mg (as listed) | 11 | Type-C | 49 | 0.82 |
| Sultan Xtra Shisha 100K | 100,000 | 20mg | 10 | Type-C | 65 (60 boxed) | 0.60–0.65 |
| Mosmo Fakhama 60K | 60,000 per pod | Check pod | 15 | 950mAh fast-charge | 45 device / 35 pod | 0.58–0.75 |
| Yuoto XXL 2500 | 2,500 | 50mg (5%) | 15 | 1,200mAh sealed | 30 (23 boxed) | 9.20–12.00 |
My Shisha XL 16500 vs Oxbar Shisha 60K
Same price. The Oxbar lists nearly four times the rated puffs, a display, airflow control and accessories; the XL lists twice the flavours and a slightly higher 3mg strength. On paper value goes to the Oxbar, per our Oxbar Shisha 60K review; flavour choice goes to the XL.
My Shisha XL 16500 vs Mosmo Fakhama 60K
The Fakhama’s refill pods make it far cheaper per rated puff over time; the XL is simpler and has the wider flavour list. Repeat buyers may prefer the Fakhama, per our Mosmo Fakhama 60K review.
Getting the most from the XL
Keep it upright between sessions, take slow long draws rather than rapid ones, charge when the LED blinks, and keep it out of the sun.
End of life and disposal
The XL contains a lithium cell; take it to an e-waste point. Our UAE disposal guide lists the options.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Twenty-one shisha flavours, the widest list we stock | AED 2.97 per 1,000 rated puffs, three times the big shisha bars |
| Shisha Two Apple, Cuba Cream and Lemon Mint on the list | No screen or airflow adjustment |
| 3mg strength suits long hookah-style draws | No box discount |
| 0.5Ω mesh coil built for DTL | Only 16,500 rated puffs against 60,000–100,000 rivals |
| 1,000mAh Type-C battery for a 29ml tank | Too low in nicotine for cigarette switchers |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many puffs does the My Shisha XL 16500 really give?
It is rated at 16,500 puffs from a 29ml tank. Real-world results vary with draw length, and long DTL draws can lower the total; we have not measured it.
What nicotine strength is the My Shisha XL 16500?
3mg/ml nicotine salt, far under the UAE’s 20mg/ml cap.
Is the My Shisha XL rechargeable?
Yes, via Type-C, with a 1,000mAh battery. We have not measured puffs per charge.
Which My Shisha XL flavours are available?
Twenty-one flavours, including Shisha Two Apple, Cuba Cream and Lemon Mint.
How much is the My Shisha XL 16500 in Dubai?
AED 49 for a single or AED 490 for a box of ten at Vaps Shop AE, with free delivery over AED 350.
Verdict
This My Shisha XL 16500 review comes down to choice against cost: twenty-one lounge flavours, a 3mg strength and a 29ml tank in one bar. It is expensive per rated puff next to the 60,000 and 100,000-puff shisha bars and offers no gadgets, but for a hookah regular who wants flavour choice above all the specs justify AED 49. Buy the My Shisha XL 16500 at Vaps Shop AE.
