What is prohibited to export from the Emirates

Tourists love to bring back souvenirs from their travels. Sometimes they are so exquisite that it seems that literally anything can leave an imprint in the heart of travelers from this country.

Despite the fact that a toilet, a towel, a washing machine may be in the room, it does not always mean that you need to take them with you. Ignorance of the laws of the state can lead to a large number of fines and penalties. Therefore, when trying to go to a country on vacation or go in search of adventure in this country, you should not neglect ethics, moral standards, culture, and adequate behavior, so that later there are no precedents that cause either a smile or tears.

Specific categories of goods/items

The Emirates is a very specific country, and its laws differ significantly from the standards of the EU and the states. Each item banned for export received this kind of status for a reason.

• Trying to find an answer to the question of whether it is possible to export shells from the United Arab Emirates, it is worth understanding that this option is available, but you should not overdo it by collecting suitcases full of seafood or shells, in which fish, crayfish, crabs still live.
• Drugs. Religion and law do not allow both the import and export of illicit drugs. Including the Dubai real estate agency warns that experts may refuse to cooperate and provide housing to dubious individuals who take drugs. Airport officials check suitcases with highly sensitive devices and are able to find even the tiniest dose.
• An amount exceeding AED 100,000 in cash must be supported by an appropriate document authorizing the export.
• A large number of gold items.
• Firearms (only collectors are allowed to take souvenir sets with them).
• Gambling, chips and accessories.

What else might be of interest to customs officials?

There are additional categories of goods that are controversial and questionable. For example, pornography or goods for a sex shop, radioactive substances, technology (certain types, does not apply to ordinary mobile phones and cameras), fur products (as well as sheepskin coats, leather jackets), some food products, cultural and historical values, wild animals.