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We're checking Dubai Al Maktoum's latest liquid rules
- →Pack to the stricter 100ml-per-container rule for now
- →Use a single 1-litre clear bag
- →Confirm with the airport before you travel
Dubai Al Maktoum liquid rules: can you take liquids in hand luggage?
Dubai · United Arab Emirates · IATA DWC · ICAO OMDW
We monitor the official source for this airport but haven't yet validated the rule. Confirm with the airport before travel.
At DWC · the three rule systems
Security · Airline · Border
Security
Will this pass the checkpoint?
LimitedDubai Al Maktoum enforces the standard cabin liquids rule for containers in hand luggage.
Airline
Can this travel in cabin or checked baggage?
Airline-dependentYour airline's cabin-bag size and weight limits still apply on top of security rules.
Border
Can you bring this into the destination country?
Usually OKPersonal-use liquids are rarely a customs issue arriving into United Arab Emirates.
Three separate rule systems · Any one can stop your item
Before you fly home: check what you're bringing back
Some liquids are fine through airport security but restricted by customs, biosecurity, alcohol duty, medicine rules or destination law.
CBD and cannabis warning
CBD, cannabis oils, hemp products, THC vapes and edibles may be illegal or heavily restricted here, even if they are legal where you bought them.
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Packing checklist for Dubai Al Maktoum
A short checklist for this trip — pack what you need to stay within the rules above.
Packing checklist
100ml travel bottles
Packing checklist
Clear toiletry bag
Packing checklist
Leakproof bottle pouch
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