Check first
At the border
🛂 ENTERINGUnited Arab Emirates 
High-risk - usually needs a permit.
- Live plants, seeds, soil and cuttings are tightly controlled for biosecurity.
- Most require a phytosanitary certificate or are banned outright.
- Declare on arrival without exception.
Helpful sources
🌐Dubai Customs — traveller guideOfficial guidance↗🌐UAE Government — customs clearanceOfficial guidance↗To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Import rules change often and vary by nationality. Confirm with the United Arab Emirates customs authority or your embassy before you travel.