United Arab Emirates cannabis guide
Ivy's summary of the rules in force now, with a link to the official program.
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2026-10-29
United Arab Emirates allotment
The legal allotment for cannabis in the UAE is zero grams. Because cannabis is classified as a prohibited narcotic substance, individuals cannot legally obtain or possess it for any personal or medical purpose.
- The legal possession limit for cannabis is zero grams.
- No medical or recreational access is permitted for residents or visitors.
- Home growing of cannabis is strictly prohibited.
0 g — nothing legal to buy
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Cannabis law in United Arab Emirates
ProhibitedCannabis is strictly prohibited in the United Arab Emirates for both recreational and medical use. While recent legislation has established a framework for the industrial and medical use of industrial hemp, this does not permit the use of cannabis containing THC for personal medical treatment.
- Cannabis, including cannabis resin and extracts, is classified as a prohibited narcotic substance.
- There is no medical cannabis programme for patients to access THC-containing products.
- Possession, use, import, and sale of cannabis are subject to severe criminal penalties under federal law.
- CBD products and cannabis-derived medicines are generally treated as illegal controlled substances.
Checked 2026-10-29 by Ivy.
Educational information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official program.
Official programme in United Arab Emirates
The bodies and pages a patient in United Arab Emirates deals with — the patient register, the medicines regulator and the rules they publish.
No official page is on file for United Arab Emirates yet — Ivy adds the programme's own links the first time the country is checked.
Dispensaries in United Arab Emirates
No licensed stores are on file for United Arab Emirates yet — the directory is swept place by place, and the official list below is the one to trust.
Outside the United States a licensed store is set up by the national or provincial programme, so the official list below is the one to trust. The rules change at every border.
Always verify a store is licensed for United Arab Emirates before you visit.
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