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Emirates hand luggage & liquid rules

Emirates Economy includes one cabin bag (55×38×20 cm, 7 kg). Business and First get two cabin pieces up to 7 kg each. Liquids follow the airport rule — Dubai enforces 100 ml per container in a clear bag; some connecting airports allow up to 2 L via CT scanners.

Cabin bag allowance

Overhead cabin bag55 × 38 × 20 cm · 7 kg

Business/First: two pieces up to 7 kg each.

Liquid rules on this airline

Dubai security still enforces the 100 ml / clear-bag rule.
Transit passengers connecting via Dubai should keep any duty-free liquids sealed in the STEB with receipt.

Duty-free & connections

Dubai Duty Free purchases in the sealed bag with receipt can travel in the cabin on Emirates onward flights.

Medicines, baby milk, batteries & vapes

Baby formula, food and medical liquids are exempt.
Vape devices are banned in checked baggage; some destinations (e.g. Thailand, India) restrict them entirely — check destination rules before packing.

Frequently asked

Can I take 2 L bottles from Dubai on Emirates?

No — Dubai security still enforces the 100 ml rule at the checkpoint.

Main hubs

Dubai (DXB)

Sources

Emirates cabin baggage — checked 2026-06-01

Last reviewed 2026-06-01.