Can you bring fresh fruit or produce to United Arab Emirates?

• Fresh produce

  depends on specifics

  Dubai Customs' official passenger guide lists "Plants and Seedlings" among goods accompanying passengers that are subject to permits from relevant authorities, and explicitly states that agricultural seedlings containing soil are not allowed to be brought in by a traveler at all. The guide does not name the issuing agency or give species-level specifics beyond the soil rule.

  Also covers: fruit, vegetables, plants, seeds, seedlings

  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