Pay attention to your luggage when traveling to UAE. Poppy seeds, pork products, certain medicines and toys resembling weapons are prohibited. Violating these rules may result in legal action.
Dubai: If you are going to UAE for work or travel, take special care while packing your luggage. Airport officials and customs have warned that there are many common items that can cause you to be stopped at the airport and face legal action. Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports have released a list of banned items. Let us know which things are prohibited to be carried.
These things are banned in handbags
It is prohibited to keep any thing in hand luggage i.e. the bag carried in the cabin, which can be used as a weapon.
Measuring Tapes: Measuring tape used for work cannot be kept in hand luggage.
Sports Equipment: Items like cricket bats, skateboards and fishing rods are not allowed in cabin luggage.
Toys: If toys resembling guns, bows and darts are found in hand luggage, they will be confiscated by the security staff.
It is strictly forbidden to carry these food items
Poppy Seeds: Use of poppy seeds is common in Indian kitchen, but it is completely banned in UAE. It has been kept in the list of narcotics. If even poppy seeds mixed with food are found in your possession, it will be considered a serious crime.
Pork Products: Pig meat and products made from it such as lard, gelatin and bacon are not allowed to be brought into the country through customs.
Ban on strong smelling fruits
Some airlines, such as Etihad Airways, have banned strong-smelling fruits. Fruits like jackfruit, durian and chepadak cannot be taken on the plane.
Medicines and Narcotics
Many medicines which are easily available in other countries are banned in UAE. If you have any medicine that contains narcotic or psychotropic substance, then a strong prescription and special permission from the doctor is necessary for it. Products like hemp and CBD oil are completely banned in the country.
Other things banned at different airports
dubai airport: Narcotics, gambling paraphernalia, unauthorized books/photographs, counterfeit currency and ivory.
Sharjah Airport: Knives or scissors longer than 6 cm, firecrackers, compressed oxygen cylinders and fire extinguishers.
Abu Dhabi Airport: Inflammable liquids, poisonous substances, chemicals and imitation weapons.