United Arab Emirates

Cannabis laws in United Arab Emirates follow United Arab Emirates’s national law. City-level policy rarely changes cannabis legality; jurisdiction law determines legal risk.

Cannabis is illegal in all forms. Possession or use, even in trace amounts, can lead to severe penalties including imprisonment. There is a zero-tolerance policy.

Quick facts

• Recreational: Illegal
• Medical: Not available
• Possession: Illegal, even traces
• Buying/Selling: Illegal
• Tourists: Strict enforcement with severe consequences

Practical guidance

Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.