Nasty Bar 8500 UAE: Disposable From the Juice Giant Reviewed

The Nasty Bar 8500 sells for AED 38 in the UAE and delivers 8,500 puffs from 17ml of 20mg or 50mg salt nicotine, running a mesh coil off a 650mAh rechargeable battery with USB-C and an LED status screen. That works out to AED 4.47 per 1,000 puffs — among the better mid-tier values in Dubai right now. This review covers the specs, the 12 flavours, which nicotine strength to pick, and how it stacks up against comparable devices.

Quick Summary

• AED 38 per device, or AED 380 for a box of 10 — note there is no bulk discount at box quantity.

• AED 4.47 per 1,000 puffs, cheaper than the Flonq Max S 8000 and roughly level with the Waka soPro PA10000.

• 17ml of liquid is unusually generous for an 8,500-puff device — that is 2ml per 1,000 puffs.

• Two strengths: 20mg and 50mg. Most UAE buyers should take the 20mg.

• Made by Nasty, a Malaysian company founded in 2015 that built its name on award-winning e-liquid before moving into hardware.

Nasty Bar 8500 Specs at a Glance

The Nasty Bar 8500 is a rechargeable MTL disposable — the mainstream format in the UAE right now, where a sealed device carries enough battery and liquid to last one person one to two weeks.

Two specs stand out. The 17ml liquid capacity is high for this puff class — many 8,000-puff devices ship 12–13ml and rely on optimistic puff testing to reach their headline number. And the LED screen means you are not guessing at battery or juice level, which is the single most common complaint about devices in this tier.

Is the Nasty Bar 8500 Good Value in the UAE?

At AED 4.47 per 1,000 puffs, the Nasty Bar 8500 sits in the better half of the mid-tier disposable market in Dubai. Puff counts are manufacturer claims rather than measured figures, so cost per 1,000 puffs is a comparison tool, not a guarantee — but it is the only way to compare devices of different sizes fairly.

The Nasty Bar undercuts the Flonq Max S by AED 7 for a device with 500 more claimed puffs and more liquid, which makes it the stronger buy of the two 8,000-class options. Higher-puff devices win on paper per puff, but they are also a bigger loss if a flavour turns out not to suit you.

One thing to check before you buy a box: at AED 380 for ten, the box price is exactly ten times the single price. There is no volume saving, so buy a single first and confirm the flavour before committing.

Nasty Bar 8500 Flavours

Twelve flavours are stocked in the UAE, weighted heavily toward fruit and ice — consistent with the flavour house Nasty built its reputation on.

Three worth calling out. Double Apple is the shisha-style profile UAE buyers ask for most and few disposables execute properly. Kiwi Passion Fruit Guava is a direct descendant of the flavour blending that made the brand's name. And Dry Tobacco is a genuine dry tobacco rather than a sweetened one — rare in this format, and the pick for ex-smokers who dislike dessert-tobacco blends.

20mg or 50mg? Which Strength Should You Buy

Buy the 20mg unless you have a specific reason not to. It is the strength most UAE disposables ship at, it is what your palate will be calibrated to if you have used other devices here, and 50mg is a notably harsher throat hit that most people find excessive in an MTL device.

Choose 50mg only if you are a heavy former smoker who has tried 20mg and found it insufficient. There is no price difference between the two, so the choice is purely about how the device feels — and going too strong is the fastest way to waste AED 38.

Who Should Buy the Nasty Bar 8500?

This is a good pick if you want a mid-size rechargeable disposable with real liquid capacity and a screen, from a brand with a decade of flavour experience behind it. Nasty was founded in Tampin, Malaysia in 2015 as an e-liquid manufacturer and picked up VAPOUROUND awards across 2017–2022 before expanding into devices, with an office in the UAE among its international operations. The flavour work is the reason to buy the hardware.

It is the wrong pick if you want the lowest possible cost per puff — the 12,000 and higher tiers beat it there — or if you want a non-rechargeable device you never have to plug in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does the Nasty Bar 8500 cost in the UAE?

A: The Nasty Bar 8500 costs AED 38 per device at Vapify, or AED 380 for a box of ten. That works out to roughly AED 4.47 per 1,000 puffs. Orders over AED 289 qualify for free delivery, with same-day delivery available in Dubai and Sharjah.

Q: Is the Nasty Bar 8500 rechargeable?

A: Yes. It runs a 650mAh battery with a USB Type-C charging port, so you can recharge it as many times as needed to finish the 17ml of pre-filled liquid. Once the liquid runs out the device is finished — recharging extends battery life, not liquid, and the device cannot be refilled.

Q: How long does a Nasty Bar 8500 last?

A: For an average user taking around 400 to 500 puffs a day, a Nasty Bar 8500 lasts roughly 17 to 21 days. Heavier users will finish it in about a week. The LED screen shows remaining liquid, so you get warning before it runs dry rather than being caught out.

Q: What is the difference between 20mg and 50mg Nasty Bar?

A: The nicotine concentration, and therefore the throat hit. 20mg is the standard strength for UAE disposables and suits most users. 50mg delivers a much stronger hit intended for heavy former smokers. Both cost the same and contain the same 17ml of liquid across the same 12 flavours.

Q: Which Nasty Bar flavour is best?

A: Double Apple is the strongest seller in the UAE because it delivers the shisha-style profile local buyers look for. For iced fruit, Watermelon Ice and Peach Ice are the safest choices. Ex-smokers should try Dry Tobacco, which is a genuinely dry tobacco rather than a sweetened dessert blend.

Q: Who makes the Nasty Bar?

A: Nasty Bar is made by Nasty, a Malaysian company founded in Tampin in 2015. It began as an e-liquid manufacturer and won multiple international flavour awards between 2017 and 2022 before expanding into disposable hardware. The company now operates across five continents, including an office in the UAE.

Verdict

The Nasty Bar 8500 is a well-specified mid-tier disposable at a fair AED 38 — 17ml of liquid, a screen, USB-C charging and a flavour list backed by a decade of e-liquid work. It is not the cheapest per puff in the UAE, but it is one of the better-built devices at this size.

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