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Tourists are not exempt. Cocaine is illegal in Dubai; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.
Is Cocaine legal in Dubai?
No.
Cocaine is illegal in Dubai. Updated October 2026.
Dubai follows United Arab Emirates law. Cocaine is illegal in United Arab Emirates: possession, sale, transport and cultivation are all prohibited.
The recorded ruling
WhereItsLegal indexes Cocaine in Dubai as illegal. Dubai follows United Arab Emirates law. Cocaine is illegal in United Arab Emirates: possession, sale, transport and cultivation are all prohibited.
Tourists are not exempt. Cocaine is illegal in Dubai; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.
This city page inherits the parent jurisdiction’s recorded facts. A local ordinance is only shown when it exists as its own record.
Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-25. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.
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Is Cocaine legal in Dubai?+
No — Cocaine is illegal in Dubai.
Is Cocaine illegal everywhere in Dubai?+
The recorded status for Dubai as a whole is illegal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
Can tourists use Cocaine in Dubai?+
Tourists are not exempt. Cocaine is illegal in Dubai; bringing it in, buying it, or using it can trigger the same penalties.
When was this Dubai Cocaine ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-25.
Can you fly with Cocaine into Dubai?+
No. Cocaine is illegal in Dubai; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.
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