Items Prohibited
Passengers visiting dubai are now prohibited from bringing certain products. If discovered in possession of these, you could be subject to legal action:
Narcotics & Drugs:
It is forbidden to use drugs that cause vertigo, such as cocaine, heroin, poppy seeds, and cannabis. Additionally, unless a legitimate prescription is present, medications that include forbidden narcotics such as codeine and methadone are prohibited.
Non-vegetarian cuisine, home-cooked meals, betel leaves, and certain plants are prohibited.
Depending on their content, printed materials, pictures, oil paintings, books, and stone sculptures may also be subject to limitations.
It's against the law to transport things like rhinoceros horns and ivory.
Three-layer fishing nets, gambling equipment, and products from nations that are blacklisted.
Permitted Items with Restrictions
Some items are allowed, but only with prior approval or payment:
Medicines: Over-the-counter or prescription drugs not on the prohibited list may be carried with proper documentation.
Electronics: Personal devices like e-cigarettes, electronic hookahs, and wireless transmission devices require prior clearance.
Alcohol: Permitted in limited quantities.
Cosmetics and Personal Care Items: Allowed but may need to be declared.
Prohibited Medicines
Specific medicines are outright banned unless you have official authorization:
Betamethodol, Cannabis, Codoxime, Fentanyl, Methadone, Opium, Oxycodone, and others.
Always check the list of restricted medicines on the dubai Customs or airline website before traveling.