Customs

Customs clearance in the UAE is fast and efficient. No customs duty is levied on personal items entering the UAE. It is forbidden to import drugs and pornographic content. Luggage is x-rayed at the country International Airports on arrival and videos, books and magazines may be checked. Videotapes may be confiscated temporarily for the content to be checked.

Needless to say controlled substances such as cannabis, opium etc, are banned and the penalties for handling these drugs are severe. If a blood test for illegal drug usage proves positive, you can be charged with a criminal offence even if you used the drug before arrival in the UAE. The importation of firearms and dangerous weapons is also restricted.