What foodstuffs can I bring into the UAE?
 

Could anyone tell me if I can bring the following items into Dubai in my suitcase? I can't seem to find any previous threads, or indeed any external links to the issue!

- Rowntree's jelly (ok, I may not chance this one, 'cos they do contain pork!)
- dried, organic baby pasta shells
- organic baby food (unopened, non-pork)
- organic porridge oats (unopened)
- organic baby/toddler snacks (rice-cakes, etc... unopened)

Just asking, cos I find these products are either relatively hard to come by or almost prohibitively expensive in Dubai. :o

Thanks in advance.
HK

Re: What foodstuffs can I bring into the UAE?
 

I can't see that you would have a problem with any of the above .

Re: What foodstuffs can I bring into the UAE?
 

no problem, they are all available here...in spinneys and elsewhere...why you'd be arsed to bring them in mind is another matter...

how about chateaubriand patsy, is that allowed, lmao...

MM, xx

Re: What foodstuffs can I bring into the UAE?
 

If you are taking stuff over, throw a couple of packs of decent black pudding in for me, would you...?

Re: What foodstuffs can I bring into the UAE?
 

hehe - I could imagine that black pudding would be a no-no on oh-so many levels!

Thanks for your input guys. As for why I would want to, well... I'm just weaning Master Kitty and have it in my head that I'd like him to have organic, or at least food that I can trust to not be pumped full of salt/sugar/crud. Plus, for example, our local AlMaya (sure, not the cheapest) does Organix kid's cereal bars - a 6 pack - for 54 AED. In Asda they're selling for £1.50. Nuff' said.

Re: What foodstuffs can I bring into the UAE?
 

DON'T bring any codeine (e.g. Cocodamol etc) - it's a banned drug in most GCC countries........... and UAE is especially strict on it.

Re: What foodstuffs can I bring into the UAE?
 

.... I know it's not a "foodstuff" but I thought I'd warn you anyway.

Re: What foodstuffs can I bring into the UAE?
 

And they don't seem to like vibrators also.;)

Re: What foodstuffs can I bring into the UAE?
 

Pork is not a problem if you are not a muslim. Put some frozen stuff in your suitcase well wraped and it will be ready to eat when you get here. I have taken Bacon into some weird places but not KSA. I did used to take stuff to Sudan everytime I went as it assured me of an Airport pick up.

Re: What foodstuffs can I bring into the UAE?
 

OMG!! Wasn't that the loveliest dinner last night. I am having the leftovers for lunch lol

Re: What foodstuffs can I bring into the UAE?
 

i'm jealous...enjoy...

MM, xx

Re: What foodstuffs can I bring into the UAE?
 

that's interesting that pork isn't an issue - although I wouldn't attempt bringing fresh (even frozen) meat in a suitcase, if only because of potential leakage/hygiene issues.

Codeine I know about! I think I'd also steer clear of poppy seeds...