Narcotics
Tough antinarcotics program in UAE imposes the death sentence for convicted drug traffickers.
The possession, use or trafficking in illegal substances may end with the jail sentences and heavy fines.
The list of controlled substances include the variety of drugs that in some countries are normally taken under a doctor’s supervision.
As they can be classified as narcotics it is necessary to carry a doctor’s prescription for any medication brought to UAE.
Also importation or possession of poppy seeds is strictly prohibited.
In case of questions regarding the actual list of controlled substances the traveler ought to contact the national embassy or consulate in Dubai.
The suspiction of drugs use can lead to blood or urine tests held under supervision of local authorities and may result in imprisonment.
Alcohol
Generally alcohol drinking is forbidden with few exceptions.
The guests of the hotel may drink in hotel’s bar or restaurant. Non-Muslim residents in UAE need to carry the personal liquor license.
The permit for possession alcohol is issued by the Ministry of Interior.
Zero tolerance for drinking and driving.
The tourists may bring to Dubai 2 l of alcohol above 22% , and 2 l of wine.
Forbidden articles list
among the main articles the tourists can not bring to UAE are :
Narcotics and some medicine drugs
fireworks
weapons
ivory and pearls
pornography
religious materials
Muslim religion
The holiday day is Friday, during that day most of institutions are closed.
The biggest holiday is Ramadan , which lasts about a month starting from mid-September.
During Ramadan many the working day is shorter in many offices and institutions.
Ramadan ends with feast Id al-Fitr celebrated at the beginning of October.