6 small kitchen appliances every Saudi apartment actually needs
Air fryer, blender, kettle, microwave, sandwich grill — what's worth buying from Philips, Alsaif, Jano and other Marshan brands without overspending.
1. Air fryer (the new oven)
Philips XXL HD9650, Alsaif air fryer 6L, and the Jano 5.5L — all handle chicken, samosa, sambousek, fish without oil. Replaces the small electric oven for a family of 4 and saves ~25% electricity vs a gas oven. Most-recommended single appliance for any new Saudi apartment.
2. High-power blender (1500W+)
Braun PowerBlend, Philips ProBlend, Moulinex Easy Force, Alsaif heavy-duty — all handle ice for lebniya and milk shakes, make Saudi-style mhalabia and custard, and crush nuts for tahini. 1500W+ is the floor; 800W blenders burn out in under 18 months under Saudi daily use.
3. Electric kettle — fast water for tea + qahwa setup
Boil 1.5L in under 4 minutes. Look for stainless interior (not plastic) and auto-shutoff. Saudi homes use the kettle 5-10x daily for shaai ahmar — pick a 2200W glass model (Russell Hobbs, Philips, Alsaif glass kettle) over a 1500W cheap one to save ~20% on time.
4. Microwave (combination, with grill)
23-30L combination unit (Sharp R-861, Samsung-licensed regional models, Geepas combination) reheats and grills meat — saves a separate oven. The grill function is critical: Saudi guests don't accept reheated leftovers without a crisp top.
5. Sandwich / panini grill
Black & Decker, Tefal Snack Collection, Geepas, Jano — 800-1200W panini press handles the school-morning sandwich tawa plus weekend halloumi club sandwiches. Removable plates for easy cleanup, ceramic non-stick is worth the extra 50 SAR.
6. Hand blender / immersion blender
Braun MultiQuick, Philips ProMix — the unsung hero of the Saudi kitchen. Soup straight in the pot (lentil soup is a Ramadan favorite), sauces, baby food. 600-800W is plenty. Cleans in 30 seconds, lives in a drawer not on the counter.
Frequently asked questions
- Are these kitchen appliances 220V Saudi compatible?
- Yes — every appliance Marshan Store sells is the official Saudi-market 220V / 50Hz version with the Saudi 3-pin plug fitted. Alsaif and Jano are built for the Saudi market specifically; international brands ship through their authorized Saudi distributor.
- Tabby and Tamara on small kitchen appliances?
- Yes — every kitchen appliance above 200 SAR is eligible for Tabby (4 installments) and Tamara (3 installments) at zero interest. Bundle deals on a starter kit usually qualify too.