Pets and live animals

Item	Cabin	Checked
Cats and dogs	Restricted 2 piece
Dangerous dog breeds	Prohibited No stated quantity
Pets carried in the cabin	Restricted No stated quantity
Aquarium fish	Restricted No stated quantity
Dogs (CDC 2024 import rule)	Restricted 2 piece

Official sources Last verified 2026-09-19

Import of pets (cats / dogs) - Conditions & Requirements Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), United Arab Emirates
Banning private ownership of dangerous animals The Official Portal of the UAE Government (u.ae) · Aug 27, 2026
Restricted and Prohibited Goods Abu Dhabi Customs