Dubai Customs has issued a fresh reminder to travellers about how much tobacco they can bring into the UAE without paying customs duty, as the emirate heads into its busiest travel season of the year. posted on the authority's official social media channels on Saturday, October 31, passengers aged 18 and above are allowed to carry up to 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars, or 500 grams of tobacco, including minced or pressed tobacco intended for pipes, duty-free. The allowance applies strictly to personal use; anything carried for commercial purposes, or quantities exceeding the stated limits, will be subject to the applicable customs duty on the excess amount. Dubai Customs did not announce any change to the long-standing limits but chose to repeat them publicly as international arrivals typically rise in the lead-up to winter, when the emirate welcomes a large influx of tourists and returning residents. The authority encouraged travellers who are unsure about their allowance to check directly with its official channels before flying, rather than relying on rumours or outdated information. Dubai's airports handle one of the highest volumes of international passengers in the world, and customs officials say clear, timely reminders of allowance limits help avoid delays, confiscations or fines at arrival checkpoints. Travellers exceeding the duty-free limits are required to declare the excess and pay the relevant charge before clearing customs.