Can you bring alcohol to United Arab Emirates?

• Alcohol

  allowed, within limits

  Alcoholic beverages not exceeding 4 litres, or 2 cartons of beer (each carton up to 24 cans of up to 355 mL per can), duty-free per traveler aged 18 or over. Excess quantity is confiscated rather than merely taxed.

  No alcohol allowance for travelers under 18 — cigarettes, tobacco products and alcoholic beverages are not permitted entry at all for under-18s, per the guide.

  Also covers: alcohol, wine, spirits, liquor, beer

  Checked 2026-08-13 — Source: Dubai Customs — Passenger Customs Guide, Version 6 (2025)

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Informational only — not legal advice. Customs rules change; confirm with the official source above before you travel. See update history