RELX UAE Guide: How to Choose, Charge and Use Your Device

By TEREA 365 Editorial · 7 January 2026 · updated 1 January 2026 · 6 min read

This RELX UAE guide walks first-time buyers through every current model, from the RELX Essential to the RELX Infinity 2, and shows how to charge, load and vape one without the trial and error. You will also find pod and nicotine guidance, common faults, and where to order genuine RELX pods for UAE delivery.

RELX UAE Guide: How to Choose, Charge and Use Your Device

What Is a RELX Device and Why Do UAE Vapers Choose One?

A RELX device is a pod-based vaping system built around two parts: a rechargeable battery body and a small, pre-filled pod that clicks into place. There is no coil-building, no bottles of e-liquid and no settings menu, which is a big part of why RELX UAE searches keep climbing among adult smokers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah who want something they can pick up and use the same day.

The trade-off is that a pod system is never a one-off purchase. Once a pod runs dry you replace the whole thing rather than topping up a tank, so your ongoing cost tracks how often you vape and how many flavours you get through.

Convenience: compact enough for a pocket or bag, with nothing to learn beyond charge and click.
Variety: a wide spread of flavours aimed at adults moving away from cigarettes.
Reliability: pre-filled pods remove the mess and guesswork of refilling a tank.
Discreetness: little visible vapour and no lingering smell, which suits offices and public spaces.

Which RELX Model Should You Start With in the UAE?

Five RELX devices currently circulate in the UAE, and choosing between them comes down to battery life and finish rather than anything technical. All five take the same RELX pods, so moving to a different device later will not force you to switch flavours or nicotine strength as well.

If you are placing a first order, the straightforward starting point is the RELX Essential or the RELX Infinity: Essential keeps the cost of trying RELX low, and Infinity is worth the step up once you know you will vape daily and do not want to charge more than once a day. Style-led buyers tend to go straight for the RELX Artisan instead.

RELX Artisan - metallic, style-led finish; best for buyers who want the device to look premium as well as work.
RELX Essential - lightweight, affordable, short battery life; best for a first RELX or anyone who wants the basics.
RELX Infinity - longer battery life and consistent flavour; best for everyday, all-day use.
RELX Infinity Plus - extra-long battery with faster charging and slightly stronger output; best for frequent vapers.
RELX Infinity 2 - refined airflow and optimised battery life for smoother puffs; best for buyers who want the newest of the RELX Infinity devices.

What Is Actually Inside a RELX Device?

Every RELX device breaks down into three parts, and knowing what each one does prevents most beginner mistakes before they happen.

Device body - holds the battery, the LED indicator and the electronics, and charges over USB-C or micro-USB depending on the model. Leaving it on charge in UAE summer heat, such as inside a parked car, is the fastest way to shorten battery life.
Pods - pre-filled with nicotine salts and flavouring, sold in strengths such as 18mg for beginners and 30mg for people used to heavier smoking. They are single-use: once the flavour fades, the pod is finished rather than refillable.
Mouthpiece and airflow - the vents around the mouthpiece control the draw and stop a burnt taste; covering them while you inhale is a common beginner mistake.

How Do You Charge, Load and Use a RELX for the First Time?

Using a RELX device for the first time takes four steps, and none of them require technical skill. That said, skipping the charging or seating steps is where most first-week problems start.

Charge fully before first use - 40 to 60 minutes depending on the model. A blinking light means it is charging and a solid light means it is done; do not charge it inside a car parked in the sun.
Insert the pod squarely onto the contacts and push gently until it clicks. A pod that is not seated properly is the most common cause of leaks.
Vape by drawing on the mouthpiece - RELX devices are draw-activated, so there is no button to press. Slow, steady pulls give better flavour than short, rapid puffs, especially on a fresh pod.
Wipe the mouthpiece occasionally, swap the pod once the flavour weakens rather than pushing it to empty, and keep the device out of direct sunlight.

Which RELX Pod Flavour and Nicotine Strength Should You Pick?

Pod choice comes down to flavour preference and nicotine strength, plus which device you already own. In the UAE, RELX Pod Pro and RELX Pod Pro 2 are the two pods in circulation, and both are built to work with the RELX Infinity, RELX Infinity Plus and RELX Infinity 2.

Which strength suits you depends on what you are used to: someone coming from a heavier smoking habit is unlikely to be satisfied with an 18mg pod, while a lighter smoker will find 30mg too strong. Start with one flavour before buying several, so you know what you actually like rather than guessing.

Mint, Tobacco, Fruit Blends, Tropical and Menthol are the flavours we are asked for most often in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
18mg suits beginners or lighter use; 30mg is aimed at people who were heavier smokers before switching.
Keep spare pods sealed until you need them - UAE heat dries out an opened pod faster than you would expect.

What Goes Wrong for Beginners, and How Do You Fix It?

Most of the faults we hear about are not device faults at all, but a handful of habits that are easy to correct once you know what to look for.

Beyond the four faults above, the mistakes we see most with new buyers are: running several flavours at once instead of settling on one, charging the device overnight or in the heat, forcing a pod into place instead of reseating it, picking a nicotine strength that does not match previous smoking habits, skipping mouthpiece cleaning, and vaping in areas where it is not permitted. Working through this list before assuming a pod or device is defective saves a wasted replacement order.

Device will not turn on - charge it fully and check the pod is seated correctly.
Weak vapour or flavour - the pod is likely near empty; replace it.
Leaking pod - it probably is not fully seated; reseat it rather than pressing harder.
Burnt taste - almost always a dry pod; replace it straight away.

How Do You Maintain a RELX Device and What Are the Rules in the UAE?

A short routine keeps a RELX device running for its full lifespan: wipe the mouthpiece daily, check the flavour every two to three days and replace the pod once it weakens, and clean the device body and charging contacts weekly. Handled this way, the battery should last months; left overcharging or sitting in heat, it will not.

On the rules side, RELX devices and pods are legally sold in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, both online and in shops, to buyers aged 18 and over. Avoid vaping indoors in malls, restaurants and offices, and if you are travelling domestically, keep the device and pods in their original packaging - individual venues and airlines can still set their own restrictions on top of this.

Where Can You Order Genuine RELX Pods in the UAE?

TEREA 365 delivers RELX pods across the UAE alongside IQOS ILUMA devices, TEREA sticks and HEETS, so if you already run a RELX Infinity, Infinity Plus or Infinity 2 you can top up your pods without hunting between shops. TEREA 365 is an independent UAE retailer and is not affiliated with RELX or its parent company; our role is sourcing genuine stock and getting it to your door.

Orders are placed over WhatsApp on +971561652004, with delivery in 1-2 hours across Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman and within 24 hours to the rest of the UAE. Payment is cash or card on delivery, so there is nothing to enter online.

If this is your first RELX order, message us the device you already have, or the one you are considering, and we will point you to the matching Pod Pro or Pod Pro 2 flavour and strength rather than leaving you to guess.

Frequently asked questions

Is RELX a vape?

Yes. A RELX device is a pod-based e-cigarette: a rechargeable body paired with a pre-filled pod, rather than a mod with a refillable tank. It is draw-activated, so there is no fire button, and each pod holds nicotine salts and flavouring rather than raw e-liquid you handle yourself.

Is RELX refillable?

No. RELX pods are sealed and single-use, filled with nicotine salts and flavouring at the factory. Once the flavour fades or the pod runs dry, you replace the whole pod rather than topping it up, which keeps things mess-free but means the running cost continues for as long as you use the device.

Is RELX safe?

We sell RELX pods and other vaping and heated tobacco products as a retailer, not as a health authority, so we will not make safety claims here. What we can confirm is that our stock is genuine, stored correctly for UAE heat, and sold only to buyers aged 18 and over, in line with local rules.

Is RELX a good buy in the UAE?

That depends what you are comparing it to. Against a refillable vape kit, RELX costs more per puff because pods are single-use, but you skip buying coils, e-liquid and a separate charger. For someone who wants a device that works the same day with no setup, it is a straightforward buy.

Is RELX good for beginners?

For most first-time buyers, yes. There is no coil to prime, no e-liquid to measure and no settings to configure - you charge it, click in a pod and inhale. The RELX Essential and RELX Infinity are the two models we point beginners toward, one for keeping the cost of trying it low, the other for daily use.

How long does a RELX pod last?

A RELX pod typically lasts around 600 to 650 puffs, which works out to roughly 4 to 7 days for most beginners, depending on how often you draw on it. Heavier daily use burns through a pod faster, and a pod nearing the end usually tastes noticeably weaker before it runs out completely.