Luggage info
Think carefully about how you organize your belongings between your hand luggage and your checked luggage to make them easily accessible.
Dubai International Airport > Guide > Luggage
In general, the rules concerning prohibited items in baggage at Dubai International Airport are in line with UAE legislation. However, each airline applies its own regulations concerning the number, weight and dimensions of baggage allowed on board their aircraft.
These rules may differ depending on the airline and destination chosen. It is therefore advisable to contact your airline if in doubt. To avoid any inconvenience at Dubai International Airport or other airports in the Emirates, it's a good idea to check the regulations in force before packing your baggage.
Hand Baggage Rules
Dimensions and weight : They are set by each airline and depend on your ticket. Check the baggage allowance indicated by your airline; the airport does not set these limits.
Liquids, aerosols and gels: According to Dubai Airports, each container must not exceed 100 ml and the total must not exceed one litre. Exceptions apply to medicines, milk and baby food, as well as special diets.
Electronic devices : Keep laptops and tablets in your carry-on luggage, easily accessible, and place them in a separate compartment at the security checkpoint. External batteries are carried in carry-on luggage.
Prohibited items: Please refer to the safety instructions of Dubai Airports and your airline.
Checked baggage rules
Allowance: The number, weight and dimensions of checked baggage depend on the airline, the travel class and the ticket. Please consult your airline's baggage policy (see our page). airlines).
Outsized luggage: According to Dubai Airports, luggage exceeding 90 cm in length, 75 cm in height and 60 cm in width, or without a flat surface, must be checked in at the airline counter and then deposited at the oversized baggage counter. Plan for extra time.
Cardboard boxes: They are accepted in the hold if they are sturdy and of good quality.
Storage: A luggage storage service is available 24/7 in Terminals 1, 2 and 3; the rates are listed on the Dubai Airports website.
Valuables : Keep them in your carry-on luggage.
Information verified on October 3, 2026, from Dubai Airports.
Problems with luggage on arrival in Dubai?
Checked baggage is handled by your airline. According to Dubai Airports, in the event of lost, delayed or damaged checked baggage, please contact your airline’s baggage service: it is they who register your declaration and inform you of the procedure and the applicable claim deadlines.
- Report the problem to your airline’s baggage counter, if possible before leaving the airport.
- Keep your boarding pass, baggage tags, and proof of purchase.
- Photograph the possible damage.
- The deadlines and compensation depend on the company and the rules applicable to your trip: act without delay.
For an item left behind on board or at the airport, Dubai Airports provides a lost property form.