Government & Regulations

Planning to fly out of Dubai or Sharjah? Before you zip up that cabin bag, here’s a heads-up — UAE airports have strict rules on what can and can’t be taken on board. And with Emirates banning the use of power banks on flights from October 2025, now’s a good time to double-check your packing list.

Dubai Airports – Banned in Cabin Baggage

These items will not make it past security:

• Hammers, nails, screwdrivers, sharp work tools

• Scissors with blades over 6cm

• Personal grooming tools with parts over 6cm

• Swords, knives, sharp objects

• Handcuffs, firearms, ammunition, laser guns

• Walkie talkies

• Lighters (only one allowed on your person)

• Bats, martial arts weapons, drills

• Ropes, measuring tapes, packing tapes

• Electrical cables (unless for personal trip use)

Dubai – Restricted in Cabin Baggage

• Liquids: Max 100ml per container, up to 10 containers total (1 litre)

• Medicines: Must have a doctor’s prescription

• Metal medical implants: Carry a doctor’s certificate

• Power banks:

  • Allowed up to 100Wh

  • Between 100–160Wh: Airline approval needed

  • Above 160Wh: Not allowed

  • Cannot be used during the flight

Sharjah Airport – Completely Prohibited in Cabin and Checked Baggage

• Weapons, bats, martial arts gear

• Flammable gases, liquids, solids, corrosives

• Chemical & biological agents (including hazardous powders and viruses)

• Knives with blades ≥6cm (plus hunting, souvenir, or martial arts knives)

• Oxidizers (e.g., bleach, ammonium nitrate)

• Diving tanks, fire extinguishers, compressed oxygen

• Radioactive materials

• Explosives, ammunition, fireworks

• Suspicious or dummy weapons/grenades

• Tear gas, mace, stun guns

• Organic peroxide

Sharjah – Restricted in Cabin Baggage

• Liquids: Max 100ml per bottle, in a 20×20cm resealable plastic bag, presented at security

• Medicines & baby food: Carry separately and bring proof (prescription or doctor’s note)

Travel Tip: Always check your airline’s own rules before flying — they may have extra restrictions. When in doubt, leave it out or pack it in checked baggage (if allowed).

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