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Tikobar Lux 2500 Review: 7 Key Specs & Best Price (2026)
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Overview
This Tikobar Lux 2500 review covers the cheapest bar in our shop: a 7ml sealed pen at 5% (50mg/ml) nicotine salt with a dual vertical coil, a 1,000mAh battery, a 2,500-puff rating and eight flavours, sold in Dubai for AED 25 as a single or AED 220 for a box of ten. At AED 22 a unit boxed it undercuts everything else we sell, and the review looks at what the specs at that price include and leave out.
Key takeaways:
- 50mg nicotine: 2.5× the UAE’s standard 20mg/ml cap — check the compliance mark on the box.
- Rated 2,500 puffs (manufacturer-stated) from a 7ml pod; real-world results vary with draw length.
- Eight flavours, including Lush Ice, Purple Rain and Aloe Blackcurrant.
- AED 25 single, AED 22 boxed — AED 8.80–10.00 per 1,000 rated puffs.
- Best for heavy smokers who want the lowest possible outlay per bar.
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.
Tikobar Lux 2500 Review: Design and Key Specs
The Lux is a slim rectangular pen, 105mm tall and about 19mm across, with a glossy shell in a colour-coded finish, a printed flavour label and a small LED at the base. There is no button, screen, port or airflow ring. The mouthpiece is a narrow duckbill designed for a tight MTL draw. At around 32 grams it is light and pocketable.
The specs reflect the AED 22 boxed price. The dual vertical coil is a pair of wire coils stacked in the chimney, an older design than mesh; mesh coils are usually marketed for longer flavour life and denser vapour, so this is a budget coil choice. The 1,000mAh battery is generous for a 7ml pod, which is the right way round for a sealed pen with no charging port and the Lux’s clearest design strength. Against the Yuoto Luscious 3000 at AED 1 more a unit boxed, the Lux is rated for 500 fewer puffs and has a smaller battery (1,000mAh against 1,350mAh).
Flavours and Vapour Output
The eight flavours lean cold: Lush Ice, Purple Rain, Aloe Blackcurrant, Lychee Ice, Grape Ice, Blue Razz, Green Apple and Strawberry Watermelon. Lush Ice is the familiar watermelon-menthol profile, Purple Rain a grape-and-berry ice, and Aloe Blackcurrant the least common name on the list. There is no tobacco, plain mint or dessert option. The range is sweet and cold, in line with what sells in the Gulf market, and taste is subjective; we have not independently assessed flavour quality or how long it lasts.
The dual vertical wire coils are designed for a warm MTL vapour, and at 50mg/ml the nicotine hit is strong on every pull. The narrow duckbill mouthpiece suits a tight MTL draw rather than a lung inhale, so expect modest vapour volume. Rated puffs assume short draws and real-world results vary. Our cheap disposable vape guide ranks the Lux against every other sub-AED-35 pen we stock.
Battery and Charging Specs
The Tikobar Lux 2500 has a 1,000mAh sealed battery and a 7ml pod, and there is no charging port, so it is designed to be used and then disposed of. The manufacturer rates it at 2,500 puffs. That rating assumes short, MTL-style draws; longer pulls use more liquid, so real-world results vary with draw length and we have not measured it. As arithmetic on the rated figure, 2,500 puffs at 400 a day is just over six days, and at 250 a day ten days.
The battery is sized larger than a 7ml pod needs, so the pod is the limit rather than the cell. Store it upright and out of heat, since a thin glossy shell warms quickly in a parked car. If you want a sealed pen with a bigger rating, the Yuoto Luscious 3000 and ISGO Vegas 2800 cost a few dirhams more; our battery and charging guide and puff count guide explain how to read the numbers.
Nicotine Strength and UAE Compliance
The Tikobar Lux 2500 is 5% nicotine salt, which is 50mg/ml and 2.5× the UAE’s standard 20mg/ml e-liquid cap. Check the compliance mark on the retail box. This strength is for heavy smokers and existing 5% users; the tight draw keeps each pull small, but a first-time vaper will find it harsh. Our UAE nicotine cap explainer sets out the regulation and the context.
For a compliant 20mg pen at a similar price, the Elf Bar 2600 boxed at AED 28 is the closest, and the ISGO Vegas 2800 adds a mesh coil and airflow ring; our nicotine strength guide helps with the choice. 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 Tikobar Lux 2500
Buy it if you are an adult smoker used to 50mg who wants the lowest price per bar and buys by the box. At AED 22 a unit it is the cheapest nicotine device we sell, the battery is sized generously for its pod, and Lush Ice and Purple Rain are familiar Gulf-market flavours.
Skip it if you need 20mg, want a mesh coil, or want anything beyond the basics; the Yuoto Luscious 3000 at AED 23 boxed is rated for 500 more puffs for one dirham more. Skip it too if you vape enough that a rechargeable bar makes sense. Our best disposable vape in Dubai guide covers the alternatives and the Tikobar brand hub lists the range.
Value: Cost Per 1,000 Puffs and Box Pricing
At AED 25 the Lux is AED 10.00 per 1,000 rated puffs (based on the manufacturer rating, not measured use). The box of ten at AED 220 brings the unit to AED 22 and the rated figure to AED 8.80. That is the cheapest single price in our range but not the cheapest per rated puff in the sealed class: the Yuoto Luscious 3000 is AED 7.70 boxed, the Elf Bar 3500 AED 8.00 boxed, the Yuoto XXL 2500 AED 9.20 boxed and the Elf Bar 2600 AED 10.80 boxed.
The Lux’s value is the outlay, not the economy: AED 22 is the least you can spend on a bar, and for someone who buys one at a time that matters more than the per-puff figure. Against rechargeable bars the gap is large, with the 10,000-puff class at AED 3.30 to 4.00 per 1,000 rated puffs. Prices include the 100% federal excise on e-smoking products and 5% VAT; our disposable vape price guide explains why even the cheapest bar costs what it does in Dubai.
How to Buy in Dubai
The Tikobar Lux 2500 is in stock at Vaps Shop AE in all eight 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.
Cheap bars attract cheap fakes; buy sealed units from a seller showing the compliance mark. Sales are restricted to adults aged 18 and over.
Comparison Table
| Device | Puffs | Nicotine | Coil | Battery | Price (AED) | AED / 1,000 puffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tikobar Lux 2500 | 2,500 | 50mg (5%) | Dual vertical wire | 1,000mAh sealed | 25 (22 boxed) | 8.80–10.00 |
| Yuoto Luscious 3000 | 3,000 | 50mg (5%) | Wire | 1,350mAh sealed | 30 (23 boxed) | 7.70–10.00 |
| Yuoto XXL 2500 | 2,500 | 50mg (5%) | Wire | 1,200mAh sealed | 30 (23 boxed) | 9.20–12.00 |
| Elf Bar 2600 | 2,600 | 20mg | Wire | 1,050mAh sealed | 28 boxed | 10.80 |
| Maskking GTS 2500 | 2,500 | 20mg | 1.2Ω wire | 1,500mAh sealed | 300 per box of 10 | 12.00 |
Tikobar Lux 2500 vs Yuoto Luscious 3000
One dirham apart by the box. The Luscious is rated for 500 more puffs and has a bigger battery; the Lux is the cheaper single. On paper the Luscious is the stronger pen; see our Yuoto Luscious 3000 review.
Tikobar Lux 2500 vs Elf Bar 2600
The Elf Bar is 20mg with over twenty flavours for AED 6 more a unit boxed; the Lux is 50mg and cheaper. Choose by strength; see our Elf Bar 2600 review.
Getting the most from the Lux
Take slow, steady draws with a pause between them, keep the pen upright and out of the sun and heat, and remember that rated puffs assume short draws.
End of life and disposal
The Lux contains a lithium cell; take it to an e-waste point. Our UAE disposal guide lists the options.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Cheapest bar we stock at AED 22 boxed | 50mg is 2.5× the UAE 20mg cap; not for beginners |
| 1,000mAh battery for a 7ml pod; rated 2,500 puffs | Older dual vertical wire coil rather than mesh |
| AED 8.80 to 10.00 per 1,000 rated puffs | Thin glossy shell at this price |
| Eight flavours, including Lush Ice and Purple Rain | Only eight flavours, all sweet or cold |
| Light and pocketable (about 32 grams) | Yuoto Luscious 3000 is rated higher for one dirham more |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many puffs does the Tikobar Lux 2500 really give?
The Tikobar Lux 2500 is rated at 2,500 puffs from a 7ml pod. Real-world results vary with draw length and mode, and we have not measured it.
What nicotine strength is the Tikobar Lux 2500?
5% nicotine salt, which is 50mg/ml and 2.5× the UAE’s standard 20mg/ml cap. Check the compliance mark on the box.
Is the Tikobar Lux rechargeable?
No. It has a sealed 1,000mAh battery and no charging port.
Which Tikobar Lux flavour is best?
That is a matter of taste. The eight flavours are Lush Ice, Purple Rain, Aloe Blackcurrant, Lychee Ice, Grape Ice, Blue Razz, Green Apple and Strawberry Watermelon.
How much is the Tikobar Lux 2500 in Dubai?
AED 25 for a single or AED 220 for a box of ten at Vaps Shop AE, with free delivery over AED 350.
Verdict
Summing up this Tikobar Lux 2500 review, the Tikobar Lux 2500 is the cheapest way we sell to get a 50mg bar, with a battery sized generously for its pod and basic wire coils. For a box buyer on the tightest budget it makes sense, but the Yuoto Luscious 3000 is rated higher for one dirham more, and anyone who needs 20mg should look elsewhere. Buy the Tikobar Lux 2500 at Vaps Shop AE.