Best Folding E-Bikes in the UAE: Weight and Folded Size

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Quick answer

If you will carry it often, look first at the Fiido D11 (17.5 kg with battery, confirm UAE supply) or the premium Dahon Unio E20 (18.7 kg, 71 x 42 x 81 cm folded). The ADO A20 is the mid-price option at 21 kg. Folding helps with storage, but it does not make an e-bike easy to carry up stairs, and it does not prove you can take it on the Metro.

How this comparison was made: IonicRide has not ridden, folded or tested these bikes. Specifications come from manufacturer and retailer pages, checked on 3 November 2026. Prices change, stock was often unclear, and listings sometimes conflict. We say so where they do. Range figures are maker or seller claims.

Illustration of a folded e-bike on a large platform scale — Weight matters most if you will lift the bike, so check the figure before you buy.

Table of Contents

What matters most in a folding e-bike

Carried weight. Ask whether the listed weight includes the battery. Only some sources make this clear.
Folded size. Measure your lift, boot or storage space. Do not guess from photos.
Battery removal. A removable battery can make carrying and charging easier. See our guide to charging in Dubai apartments.
Load rating. Include yourself and anything you carry.
UAE support. Ask who handles warranty, parts and repairs locally.

Not sure folding is right for you? Read folding vs full-size e-bikes.

Models compared

Model	Weight	Folded size (cm)	Battery	Max load	Listed speed	Price seen
Fiido D11	17.5 kg with battery	80 x 40 x 74	36V 11.6Ah, removable	120 kg	25 km/h	AED 3,809 (Qatar store page)
Dahon Unio E20	18.7 kg	71 x 42 x 81	36V 9.5Ah (345Wh), removable seatpost	105 kg rider	Sources differ: 25 or 32 km/h	AED 8,995
Dahon E-Hemingway	19 kg	87 x 40 x 72 (Dahon)	36V, listed as both 9.5Ah and 360Wh; seatpost	105 kg rider	Not listed by Dahon	AED 6,795 (Virgin UAE)
ADO A20	About 21 kg	90 x 43 x 70	36V 10.4Ah, removable	120 kg	25 km/h	AED 2,999
Wind Horse 16-Inch	24.5 kg	Not found	288Wh	Not found	35 km/h	Check Noon or Amazon.ae

Unio E20 and E-Hemingway specs from Dahon. Noon listing for the E-Hemingway is on our product page. Wind Horse figures are published specs from our product database. Check the exact listing before buying.

Which one suits you?

Fiido D11: lightest in this comparison

CycleSouq lists 17.5 kg with the battery, a removable battery, disc brakes and a 120 kg load. The folded size is compact on paper.

Good fit for: riders who carry the bike regularly and want a mid-range price. Downside: we saw it on CycleSouq’s Qatar page, so confirm UAE delivery, price and warranty first. The seller’s 80–100 km range is a best-case claim.

Dahon Unio E20: premium option

Dahon lists a 200W mid-drive motor with 60 Nm of torque, 9 gears and a removable seatpost battery. Dahon also publishes its folded size clearly.

Good fit for: commuters who pedal, and who value a folding-bike specialist. Downside: the highest price here, and a lower rider limit of 105 kg. The UAE listing shows 32 km/h, so ask whether it can be limited for cycle lanes.

Check price on Noon

Dahon E-Hemingway: longer and lower when folded

Dahon lists 19 kg, a 250W rear hub motor, mechanical disc brakes, 7 gears and a folded size of 87 x 40 x 72 cm. It is longer than the Unio E20 when folded, but lower.

Good fit for: riders wanting a Dahon at a lower price than the Unio, based on prices in our database. Downside: the same 105 kg rider limit as the Unio, and a retailer’s folded size differs from Dahon’s, so measure before buying.

Check price on Noon

ADO A20: mid-price option

CycleSouq lists a 7-speed Shimano drivetrain, mechanical disc brakes, a removable battery and a 120 kg load.

Good fit for: buyers who mainly want to store it, with less carrying. Downside: about 21 kg is heavy on stairs. Details for the similar A20+ conflict on another UAE listing, including 25 or 35 km/h and a sold-out notice, so confirm the exact version.

Wind Horse 16-Inch: budget, with compromises

This has the lowest price in this comparison, based on our product database, but it is also the heaviest. It lists a 35 km/h top speed, which is above typical cycle lane limits in Dubai.

Good fit for: tight budgets and short trips, if speed can be limited. Downside: small wheels, weight, and missing specs for brakes and folded size. Check these with the seller.

Check price on Noon Check price on Amazon.ae

Checked, but not on our shortlist

HIMO ZB20 Max: 28 kg, and no folded size or price on the page.
ENGWE L20 2.0: 31 kg, out of stock, and it lists up to 45 km/h.
Fiido D3 Pro: seen on a Saudi store page, with a 125 cm folded length and conflicting gear details.

Illustration of a folded e-bike beside a storage bench in a clear apartment entrance — Check where the folded bike will stay in your apartment, and how you will carry it there.

Apartment and carrying reality

Stairs: even the lightest bike here weighs 17.5 kg. Try lifting the same weight first.
Lifts: measure the depth and the door, then compare with the folded size.
Car boots: check the boot with seats up, and protect it from oil on the chain.
Heat: avoid storing batteries in a hot car. See how Dubai heat affects e-bike batteries.

Metro and legal checks

Do not assume a folding e-bike can go on the Metro. RTA’s carriage document sets rules for e-scooters, and older reports quote RTA allowing foldable bicycles without batteries. Ask RTA about your exact bike.

Dubai’s Resolution 13 of 2022 sets 16 as the e-bike minimum age, and requires a helmet, reflective vest, lights, a bell and front and rear brakes. It also bans e-bikes from roads above 60 km/h. See e-bikes on Dubai cycle paths.

Illustration of a folded e-bike and a car boot opening being measured for fit — Measure your car boot opening before you rely on a listed folded size.

Checklist before you buy

☐ Weight includes the battery
☐ Folded size fits your lift, boot or storage
☐ Load rating covers you and your bag
☐ Speed setting suits cycle lanes
☐ Lights, bell, reflector and brakes are fitted, or budgeted
☐ UAE warranty and repair contact are clear
☐ Replacement battery and charger are available
☐ Final price includes delivery and assembly

Bottom line

Choose by what you will really do. For regular carrying, start with the Fiido D11 if UAE supply checks out, or pay more for the Dahon Unio E20. For storage with less lifting, the ADO A20 is a reasonable mid-price choice. Confirm the speed setting and local warranty before paying. For wider options, see our e-bike buyer’s guide and e-bikes under AED 5,000.

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Sources

By Alex at IonicRide. Prices and sources checked 3 November 2026.

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