Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a station for millions of travellers every year. When travelling through it, you have to be aware of the banned items and the Emirati regulations regarding them to avoid any legal issues or possible delays. Some items are prohibited and others are only restricted, so let’s learn which are which.
Those are strictly forbidden items that cannot go either in the carry-on or the checked luggage under any circumstances. The UAE security reacts with zero tolerance against some of these items and the penalties are serious to the level of imprisonment.
Those banned items Dubai Airport include fireworks, firecrackers, sparklers and any type of explosives. Furthermore, flammable liquids such as paints, gasoline, lighter fluids and alcoholic beverages above 70% by volume are prohibited. Moreover, gas cylinders including portable stoves and gas-powered devices are included.
This includes knives -usually with a blade of over 6 cm-, daggers, swords and any balded or sharp weapons. Additionally, guns, pistols, rifles, tasers, stun guns and all types of ammunition.
This category also involves electronic weapons, any replica that can be mistaken for a real weapon, and self-defence items such as pepper spray, brass knuckles and batons.
The only exception in this category is the pre-authorized permission from the relevant UAE authorities for specific weapons on special occasions such as security personnel flying or sports event coverage.
All forms of narcotics including Cannabis, Heroin, Cocaine, Hashish, and Ecstasy are prohibited in their natural and synthetic forms. Additionally, some medical drugs from the same category, psychotropic medications and sleeping pills are also forbidden.
The exception for that is medications that are prior approved by the UAE Ministry of Health with a doctor’s letter, valid prescription and having the medications in their original packaging.
This includes acids, alkalines, corrosives, radioactive materials and any other hazardous material. This category also involves biological substances such as insecticides, pesticides, aerosols, pressurised cans, and weed killers.
Gambling is prohibited in the UAE, so any tools or material related to it is harshly banned. We mention devices such as poker chips, slot machines and roulette wheels. Playing cards, promotional material and any other items relevant to gambling activities are also forbidden.
The passage of these items follows certain rules and regulations. Without which, they are not allowed on the plans; in other words, they are banned items Dubai airport.
Carry-on: containers of less than 100ml. All containers must fit in a transparent resealable plastic bag with a maximum volume of one litre.
Checked luggage: any container that is larger than 100 ml.
Carry-on: laptops, mobiles, power banks and lithium batteries up to 100 wh must be carried only in hand luggage.
Electronic cigarettes and vapes are only allowed in carry-ons. However, their use is prohibited throughout the flight.
Checked luggage: smartwatches, ear pods, headphones, MP3, gaming devices such as PlayStation and tripods are allowed in luggage.
Cameras are allowed in both checked luggage and carry-ons. Nevertheless, it is advisable to keep it in the hand luggage to avoid damage and theft, especially if you are on business for shooting luxury cars, weddings, or both as in wedding car rental in Dubai.
Carry-on: nail clippers and files are allowed if their blade is less than 6 cm.
Checked luggage: scissors, knives and any other sharp tool must go into the luggage.
Carry-on: all types of sports equipment are not allowed in the carry-on.
Checked luggage: golf clubs, baseball bats, hockey sticks and more are all only allowed in luggage.
carry-on: drones with lithium batteries of less than 100 Wh can be carried in the carry-on after the approval of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
Checked luggage: any drone with other specifications should be carried in the checked luggage also after the approval of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
Travellers are allowed either 4 litres of alcoholic beverage or 2 packs of beer (24 cans) free of duty.
Travellers are allowed the equivalent of 500 grams of tobacco, 50 cigars and 400 cigarettes free of duty.
Any amount that exceeds AED 100,000 and its equivalent in any foreign currency must be declared. Also, valuable items such as jewellery must be declared to avoid issues with customs.
Raw food, home-cooked food, seeds, vegetables, fruits, raw plants and also bacon are prohibited on planes from Dubai. Only processed, securely packed food and baby food are allowed on board.
Devices such as electric shavers, hair dryers, hair irons and curlers, and clothing steamers are allowed in both carry-on and checked luggage.
Yes, pets and service animals are allowed on planes according to a few regulations. Health certificates must be issued after certain vaccinations. Also, a microchip may be required for identification purposes.
