Customs Entry (Personal)

Prohibited

Birds (and derived products) from all Asian countries, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and other countries that may be affected by Avian Flu
Butane gas lighters and their refills and aerosol products
Counterfeit money
Endangered species or products thereof
Items of Israeli origin or items on Israeli blacklist
Ivory and items made thereof
Narcotics and drugs (including dried poppy flower arrangements, cannabis, opium, etc.)
Non-Islamic religious books and symbols
Pirated video and audiotapes or illegal computer software
Polished, whitened, artificial or imitation pearls are prohibited as are genuine unstrung pearls
Pork products
Pornographic material, anything erotic that may be deemed offensive to Islamic customs' officials
Raw agricultural products
Religious propaganda, potentially offensive printed matter, CDs videos or films
Wireless transmitters and communications equipment
Works of art, collector's pieces, antiques
Abu Dhabi and Fujairah: Fruits and vegetables from cholera infected areas, cultivated pearls.
Dubai and Sharjah: uncooked edible seafood, fruits and vegetables from cholera infected areas

Restricted

Alcohol and liquor
Audio and Visual Media (including computer and similar games) subject to censorship
Currency
Local currency and foreign currencies exceeding AED 40,000 (or equivalent) must be declared on arrival
Exposed film or other valuables
Falcons
Firearms, ammunition, explosives and any weapons (including decorative
items such as swords and daggers)
Flammable or corrosive items
Foodstuffs (at the discretion of customs authorities)
Live plants, seeds, or bulbs
Medicines, pharmaceuticals or medicinal drugs
Pets
Cats and dogs (must be at least 4 months old) and birds must be accompanied by:
- an import permit issued by United Arab Emirates Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries and
- veterinarian good health certificate and vaccination documentation
certain breeds of dogs are prohibited.
Stamp or coin collections of high value
Telecommunications equipment

Note: UAE customs authorities enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from U.A.E. of items such as firearms, fireworks, pornographic materials, medications, religious materials, and communication equipment. It is advisable to contact the Embassy of U.A.E. for specific information regarding customs requirements.