Pizza Oven UAE 2026: Gas or Wood-Fired, What Size, and Which Oven to Buy

Quick answer: for most UAE homes, a gas pizza oven is the one to buy: it heats up quickly, needs no wood and is easy to control. Choose a 13 inch oven for a couple or small family, a 17 inch oven for bigger pizzas and guests, and a wood-fired oven if the flavour and the fire are part of the fun.

This guide explains gas vs wood-fired ovens, what size you need, and which oven to buy. Every pick is in our pizza ovens collection, priced in AED with free UAE delivery on orders over AED 200.

Gas or wood-fired pizza oven?

What size pizza oven do you need?

• 13 inch: one pizza of about 30 to 33 cm at a time. Compact and easy to carry, good for 2 to 4 people.
• 17 inch: pizzas up to about 43 cm, or a smaller pizza with room to turn it. Better for families and guests.
• Rotating stone: the stone turns so the pizza bakes evenly without you turning it by hand, which helps beginners.

How to choose a pizza oven: what matters

• Heat. Neapolitan-style pizza needs a very hot oven. Check the maker's maximum temperature and burner power.
• Stone. A cordierite stone holds heat and gives a crisp base.
• Thermometer and door. A built-in thermometer tells you when the stone is ready; a door holds heat for breads and roasts.
• Where it sits. Pizza ovens need a stable, heat-safe table outdoors. A dedicated outdoor oven table gives you prep space too.
• Fuel. Gas ovens run on an LPG cylinder with a regulator. Wood ovens need dry hardwood; olive and birch logs are in our firewood range.

Best pizza ovens in the UAE: our 6 picks

All in stock at the time of writing. Details come from the maker's product information; prices change, so check the product page.

1. Cozze 13 Inch Classic Gas Pizza Oven: best value

The Cozze 13 Inch Classic is a 6 kW portable gas oven with a pizza stone, thermometer and door.

• Pros: low price, portable, thermometer and door included.
• Cons: one smaller pizza at a time.
• Price: from AED 1,425.

2. Cozze 17 Inch Classic Gas Pizza Oven: best for families

The Cozze 17 Inch Classic is an 8 kW gas oven for pizzas up to 43 cm, with stone, thermometer and door.

• Pros: big pizzas, more room to turn them.
• Cons: larger footprint, needs a sturdy table.
• Price: from AED 2,195.

3. Cozze 17 Inch with Rotating Stone: easiest for beginners

The Cozze 17 Inch with Rotating Stone has a 360 degree turning cordierite stone, so the base bakes evenly while you watch the top.

• Pros: even bake without turning by hand.
• Cons: costs more than the classic 17 inch.
• Price: from AED 2,749.

4. Burnhard TONY Gas Pizza Oven: hottest gas pick

The Burnhard TONY is a portable gas oven rated to 500 C, with an L-shaped burner and a cordierite stone.

• Pros: very high heat for fast, blistered crusts.
• Cons: high heat means pizzas cook in moments, so watch closely.
• Price: from AED 2,299.

5. La Hacienda Lorenzo Wood Fired Oven: best wood-fired oven

The La Hacienda Lorenzo is a traditional wood-fired oven for the garden, for pizza, bread and slow-cooked dishes.

• Pros: real wood-fired flavour, a centrepiece for the garden.
• Cons: longer heat-up, fire and ash to manage.
• Price: from AED 2,299.

6. Bad Axe Blaze Bake: lowest-priced wood-fired oven

The Bad Axe Blaze Bake is a wood-fired outdoor oven on a portable frame with rapid pre-heating.

• Pros: lowest entry price for wood-fired pizza.
• Cons: smaller and simpler than the Lorenzo.
• Price: from AED 699.

UAE tips: heat, wind and safety

Pizza season. The cooler months from late autumn to spring are the best time to cook outdoors in the UAE; in summer, cook after sunset.

Wind. Gas ovens are affected by strong wind. Face the opening away from the wind and use the door between pizzas.

Safe placement. Keep the oven on a heat-safe surface, away from walls, umbrellas and anything that can catch fire, and keep children back from the opening. Apartment balconies are not the place for a pizza oven: UAE municipalities restrict barbecues on balconies.

Store in the shade. When cool, cover the oven and keep the gas cylinder upright and out of direct sun.

Pizza night checklist

• Oven, stable outdoor table and gas cylinder or dry firewood.
• Pizza peel and gloves from BBQ tools and gloves.
• An infrared thermometer to check the stone, from BBQ thermometers.
• A fitted cover from grill covers.

Our verdict

For most UAE families, the Cozze 17 Inch Classic is the oven to buy: big pizzas, easy gas, fair price. Beginners who want an even bake without effort should pay a little more for the rotating-stone model. On a budget or for two people, the Cozze 13 Inch does the job, and if the fire is half the fun, choose the La Hacienda Lorenzo or the Bad Axe Blaze Bake.

Pizza oven FAQs

Is a gas or wood-fired pizza oven better?

Gas is easier: it heats quickly, needs no wood and holds a steady temperature. Wood-fired gives more flavour and atmosphere but takes longer and needs more attention. Most first-time buyers are happier with gas.

What size pizza oven should I buy?

A 13 inch oven bakes one pizza of about 30 to 33 cm, fine for 2 to 4 people. A 17 inch oven takes pizzas up to about 43 cm and suits families and guests.

Can I use a pizza oven on a balcony?

Not in most UAE apartments. Municipalities in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah restrict barbecues on balconies, so use the oven in a garden, on a villa terrace or in a community BBQ area, and check your building rules.

What wood should I use in a wood-fired oven?

Dry hardwood such as olive or birch. Avoid treated or painted wood. Our olive and birch firewood comes in 40 litre sacks of about 15 kg.

How long does a pizza take in a gas oven?

Once the stone is fully hot, a thin pizza bakes in a few minutes, and faster at the highest temperatures. Preheat until the thermometer shows the oven is ready.