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What's banned in United Arab Emirates?

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Banned in United Arab Emirates

• Pit BullsBanned

  Owning, importing, trading or breeding one is banned.

• Phones in SchoolsBanned

  Phones caught at school are confiscated for a month.

• Plastic BagsBanned

  Single-use plastic bags banned nationwide since 1 Jan 2024.

• Titanium Dioxide (E171)Banned

  Banned by the federal Cabinet in March 2023, in all 7 emirates.

• Poppy SeedsBanned

  A traveller was detained in 2026 over sweets made with poppy seeds.

• Military ServiceMandatory

  11 months, or 3 years without a school diploma.

Restricted in United Arab Emirates

• FireworksRestricted

  Trading in fireworks without a licence: at least Dh100,000 fine.

• GamblingRestricted

  Only a licensed lottery for now. Its first casino opens in 2027.

• Social Media for KidsRestricted

  Under-15 ban decreed in June 2026; platforms have until mid-2027.

Allowed in United Arab Emirates

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