How Much Alcohol Can I Bring into the United Arab Emirates? 2026 Duty-Free Limit

How much alcohol can I bring into the United Arab Emirates duty-free?

4 L alcoholic beverages or 2 cartons beer (24 x 355 ml). The allowance applies from age 18. Anything over the allowance must be declared, and duty and tax may apply.

Source: dubaicustoms.gov.ae, checked 5 Nov 2026

Can I carry alcohol on the plane to the United Arab Emirates?

Alcohol up to 24% ABV (beer, wine): carry-on yes, but carry-on liquids limit of the departure airport applies; checked bag yes; No aviation limit; destination customs allowance applies. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Alcohol 24-70% ABV (spirits): carry-on yes, but carry-on liquids limit applies; checked bag yes; Max 5 L per container and 5 L per passenger, unopened retail packaging. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Alcohol over 70% ABV (e.g. 151-proof rum, grain alcohol): carry-on no; checked bag no; Forbidden. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026

Drinks in your carry-on also count toward the airport's liquids limit unless bought after security.

Airline alcohol rules for flights from the United Arab Emirates

Emirates: 24-70% ABV in retail packaging: max 5 L per person, cabin or checked; customs/UAE rules also apply. Source: emirates.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

Etihad Airways: Beverages over 70% ABV banned in cabin and checked. Source: etihad.com, checked 6 Nov 2026