Are vapes and e-cigarettes legal in Dubai?
Last updated: May 2026
Dubai Practical Editorial Team· Collaborative authorship
Signed by: Sarah Al Qasimi (Lead Editor). Fact-checked by the full editorial team.
Legal since 2019 — only TRA-approved vaping products may be sold. E-cigarettes are restricted to the same rules as cigarettes: no smoking (including vaping) in enclosed public spaces, restaurants, government buildings, or near schools. Violations attract AED 500–3,000 fines. Travelling with vapes: declare at customs, maximum 60ml e-liquid, no more than 2 devices.