Do I have to declare jewelry and precious metals at United Arab Emirates customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to United Arab Emirates customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare jewelry and precious metals in United Arab Emirates?

Under Dubai Customs Policy, Article, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated; the case is referred to the responsible authority.

Can I take jewelry and precious metals out of United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates publishes no separate rule for taking jewelry and precious metals out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the United Arab Emirates limit for jewelry and precious metals 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 iDeclare. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Any Jewellery, gold, silver and other precious metals?”

How does United Arab Emirates compare with other countries on jewelry and precious metals?

Of the 19 countries covered here, 0 prohibit jewelry and precious metals, 7 limit it and 12 let it through. United Arab Emirates is among the more permissive.

How much Jewelry and precious metals can I bring into United Arab Emirates?

Declare

You can bring Jewelry and precious metals into United Arab Emirates, but you must declare it.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Required

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

iDeclare Dubai Customs

Questions about Jewelry and precious metals in United Arab Emirates

Do I have to declare jewelry and precious metals at United Arab Emirates customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to United Arab Emirates customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare jewelry and precious metals in United Arab Emirates?: Under Dubai Customs Policy, Article, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated; the case is referred to the responsible authority.
Can I take jewelry and precious metals out of United Arab Emirates?: United Arab Emirates publishes no separate rule for taking jewelry and precious metals out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the United Arab Emirates limit for jewelry and precious metals 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 iDeclare. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Any Jewellery, gold, silver and other precious metals?”
How does United Arab Emirates compare with other countries on jewelry and precious metals?: Of the 19 countries covered here, 0 prohibit jewelry and precious metals, 7 limit it and 12 let it through. United Arab Emirates is among the more permissive.

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