Quick Facts
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | AED 45 |
| Bottle size | 60ml |
| Nicotine strength | 12mg (freebase) — well under the UAE’s 20mg/ml cap |
| VG/PG ratio | 50/50 |
| Format | Freebase e-liquid for pod systems, starter kits and refillable devices |
| Flavours | 12 |
| Cost per ml | AED 0.75 |
Key Takeaways
- A balanced 50/50 VG/PG ratio makes this compatible with most pod systems and starter kits, not just sub-ohm tanks.
- 12mg sits comfortably under the UAE’s 20mg/ml cap — a genuinely moderate, daily-use strength rather than an extreme.
- 60ml at AED 45 works out to AED 0.75 per ml, a reasonable mid-tier price point for a 12-flavour range.
- Freebase nicotine (not salt) means a smoother throat hit at speed but a slightly less “immediate” nicotine delivery than a salt e-liquid at the same strength.
Last tested/updated: 12 September 2026
The Dr Vapes 12mg Vape Liquid 60ml is a freebase e-liquid at a moderate 12mg nicotine strength, built on a balanced 50/50 VG/PG ratio for compatibility across most pod systems, starter kits and refillable devices. At AED 45 for 60ml, it sits in the mid-tier of the catalog’s e-liquid pricing.
This review is based on the specifications published on the live product page rather than a hands-on multi-week vaping test of this exact batch — flavour notes below describe what the listed flavour names typically deliver in a 50/50 freebase base, not an independent tasting session. Vape Collection sells this product directly, disclosed here plainly.
Formulation
A 50/50 VG/PG split is the middle ground in e-liquid formulation: PG (propylene glycol) carries flavour and produces a sharper throat hit, while VG (vegetable glycerin) is thicker and produces denser vapour. At an even split, this liquid isn’t optimized purely for flavour throat-hit (higher PG) or cloud production (higher VG) — it’s built to work reliably across the widest range of device types, which is the actual reason 50/50 remains the standard pairing for pod systems specifically.
Flavour Profile
The 12-flavour range spans fruit (Red Apple Ice, Pink Candy, Pink Sour), dessert (Creamy Vanilla Custard, Unicorn Strawberry Milk) and tobacco (Barista Tobacco, Creamy Bold Tobacco, Pure Tobacco) profiles — a wider spread than most single-strength e-liquid lines, which typically lean into one category. The two tobacco variants in particular are a genuine point of difference from the fruit-and-dessert-heavy e-liquid lineups common elsewhere in the catalog.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| 50/50 VG/PG ratio works reliably across pod systems, starter kits and refillable devices alike. | Freebase nicotine delivers a smoother throat hit than salt nicotine at the same strength, which some vapers may find less immediately satisfying. |
| 12mg is a genuinely moderate strength, well under the UAE’s 20mg/ml cap. | 60ml is a mid-size bottle — heavy daily users may find themselves reordering more often than with the 120ml option in the same brand. |
| 12 flavours span fruit, dessert and tobacco — a wider spread than most single-strength lines. | |
| AED 0.75 per ml is a reasonable mid-tier price for the flavour range on offer. |
Who Should Buy This (and Who Shouldn’t)
Buy this if you want a moderate, freebase e-liquid that works across most pod-system and starter-kit devices without needing to match a specific coil resistance. Skip it if you specifically want salt nicotine for a smoother high-strength hit, or need a larger bottle for heavy daily use — Dr. Vapes’ own 120ml option in this catalog covers that.
How It Compares: Dr Vapes 12mg Vape Liquid 60ml vs Dr. Vapes E Liquid 3mg 120ml
The clearest in-catalog comparison is Dr Vapes’ own E Liquid 3mg 120ml, giving a direct look at how strength and bottle size trade off within the same brand.
| Spec | Dr Vapes 12mg Vape Liquid 60ml | Dr. Vapes E Liquid 3mg 120ml |
|---|---|---|
| Bottle size | 60ml | 120ml |
| Nicotine | 12mg freebase | 3mg freebase |
| VG/PG ratio | 50/50 | 78/22 |
| Cost per ml | AED 0.75 | AED 0.50 |
| Best for | Moderate-strength daily vaping | Low-nicotine, cloud-leaning vaping |
The 120ml option is both lower-strength and higher-VG, aimed at a different vaping style entirely — this isn’t a simple “bigger bottle, same liquid” choice.
UAE-Specific Notes
At 12mg, this e-liquid is well under MOIAT’s 20mg/ml cap under UAE.S 5030:2018. Sale is restricted to buyers 18 and over under Federal Law No. 15 of 2009 on Tobacco Control; see the store’s Age Restriction / Disclaimer page for the verification process.
What Other Reviews Miss
Most e-liquid listings describe the VG/PG ratio as a spec line without explaining what it actually changes in the vaping experience. Framing the 50/50 split as a device-compatibility decision, and directly contrasting it against the brand’s own 3mg/120ml 78/22 option, gives buyers the actual basis for choosing between two same-brand e-liquids rather than a generic flavour pitch.
Related Reading
- Dr Vapes The Tobacco Series E-liquid Review
- The Ultimate Guide to Dr Vapes The Tobacco Series
- Nicotine Strengths Explained: 3mg to 50mg in the UAE
- Browse the full E-Liquids range
- the full DR VAPES range
FAQ
Is 12mg a strong nicotine strength?
It’s moderate — well under the UAE’s 20mg/ml cap, and a common choice for daily vapers who don’t want the top-end strength.
What devices is this e-liquid compatible with?
Its 50/50 VG/PG ratio works reliably across most pod systems, starter kits and refillable devices.
How does it compare to Dr. Vapes’ 120ml e-liquid?
That option runs a lower 3mg strength with a higher 78/22 VG/PG ratio, aimed at low-nicotine, cloud-leaning vaping rather than moderate daily use.
Is this freebase or salt nicotine?
Freebase — it delivers a smoother throat hit than a salt e-liquid at the same strength.
Verdict
The Dr Vapes 12mg Vape Liquid 60ml is a solid, moderate-strength freebase e-liquid built for broad device compatibility rather than a niche use case. Its 12-flavour range, including two genuine tobacco options, is a real point of difference from more fruit-heavy lines in the catalog.