Where does this rule come from?

Federal Customs Authority / ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) states it in Prohibited Items List. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles (including aerosols) such as hair sprays, perfumes, colognes and medicines containing alcohol”

How does United Arab Emirates compare with other countries on cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food)?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food), 9 limit it and 11 let it through. United Arab Emirates is among the more permissive.

How much Cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) can I bring into United Arab Emirates?

Restricted

You can bring Cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) into United Arab Emirates only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

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

Prohibited Items List General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)

Questions about Cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) in United Arab Emirates

Do I have to declare cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) 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 cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) 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 take cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) out of United Arab Emirates?: United Arab Emirates publishes no separate rule for taking cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the United Arab Emirates limit for cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food) 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 Prohibited Items List. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles (including aerosols) such as hair sprays, perfumes, colognes and medicines containing alcohol”
How does United Arab Emirates compare with other countries on cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit cargo liquids in checked baggage (Zamzam water, edible oil, liquid food), 9 limit it and 11 let it through. United Arab Emirates is among the more permissive.

Related items

Accompanied cash Accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) Agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) Alcohol and alcoholic beverages above 22% vol (or undenatured ethyl alcohol 80% vol and over)

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Other items in this group

Duty-free liquids in a sealed security bag Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit Perfume and toilet water Skincare and make-up products