How much Beer can I bring into United Arab Emirates?
Restricted
You can bring Beer into United Arab Emirates only within the stated limits.
What you need to know
- 2 carton
- Channels: Carried with the traveler, Post or courier
- Only one of these allowances can be used per trip.
On the plane
Airline differences
| Airline | Difference from the baseline |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) | Stricter than the standard rule |
Important
This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.
Official sources
- Passenger Customs Guide, Version No. 6 - 2025, Second: Baggage Declaration Dubai Customs, Government of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Questions about Beer in United Arab Emirates
- How many beer can I bring into United Arab Emirates?
- United Arab Emirates allows 2 cartons per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
- Do I have to declare beer at United Arab Emirates customs?
- Only above the allowance. Up to 2 cartons there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.
- What happens if I do not declare beer in United Arab Emirates?
- Under Dubai Customs Policy, 'Declaration and Inspection of Items or, if you declare the excess yourself: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Dubai Customs Policy, Article: the goods are held until you leave the country. Under Dubai Customs Policy, Article: the goods are confiscated.
- Can I post or ship beer to United Arab Emirates instead of carrying it?
- Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead.
- Is there a minimum age for the beer allowance in United Arab Emirates?
- Yes — 18 years. A traveller under that age gets no allowance for beer at all, not a smaller one.
- Can I take beer out of United Arab Emirates?
- United Arab Emirates publishes no separate rule for taking beer out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
- Does the United Arab Emirates limit for beer apply per person or per family?
- Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
- Where does this rule come from?
- Federal Customs Authority / ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) states it in Passenger Customs Guide, Version No. 6 - 2025, Second: Baggage Declaration. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Alcoholic beverages not exceeding 4 litres or 2 cartons of beer, each consisting of 24 cans not exceeding 355 ml for each can and the excess quantity will be confiscated.”
- How does United Arab Emirates compare with other countries on beer?
- Of the 21 countries covered here, 1 prohibit beer, 10 limit it and 10 let it through. United Arab Emirates is among the ones that set a limit.
Source: Federal Customs Authority / ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) — Passenger Customs Guide, Version No. 6 - 2025, Second: Baggage Declaration · verified 2026-09-19
Source: Federal Customs Authority / ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) — Passenger Customs Guide, Version No. 6 - 2025, Second: Baggage Declaration · verified 2026-09-19
Source: Federal Customs Authority / ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) — Customs Policies 2005-2020 · verified 2026-09-20
Source: Federal Customs Authority / ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) — Passenger Customs Guide, Version No. 6 - 2025, Second: Baggage Declaration · verified 2026-09-19
Source: Federal Customs Authority / ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) — Passenger Customs Guide, Version No. 6 - 2025 · verified 2026-09-20
Source: Federal Customs Authority / ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) — Passenger Customs Guide, Version No. 6 - 2025, Second: Baggage Declaration · verified 2026-09-19
Source: Federal Customs Authority / ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) — Passenger Customs Guide, Version No. 6 - 2025, Second: Baggage Declaration · verified 2026-09-19