Indoor places
Federal smoke-free restrictions in enclosed public places also cover electronic tobacco products.
SMOKING RULES
Smoking rules in United Arab Emirates
What the law says about smoking here, with country and regional detail.
Federal smoke-free restrictions in enclosed public places also cover electronic tobacco products. · UAE shisha cafés face special licensing and generally a 150-metre separation from specified sensitive sites. · Restaurants and cafés may have designated smoking rooms/areas subject to strict technical requirements; smoking is prohibited outside compliant areas.
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Frequently asked questions
The detailed legal rules appear below.
Detailed smoking rules and exceptions
Outdoor places
No specific published rule documented for this area.
Hotels & hospitality
Restaurants and cafés may have designated smoking rooms/areas subject to strict technical requirements; smoking is prohibited outside compliant areas.
Airports & transport
No specific published rule documented for this area.
Tobacco sales
UAE shisha cafés face special licensing and generally a 150-metre separation from specified sensitive sites.
Indoor places
PROHIBITED
Federal smoke-free restrictions in enclosed public places also cover electronic tobacco products.
Federal smoke-free restrictions in enclosed public places also cover electronic tobacco products.
Legal reference: Federal Law No. 15/2009 as amended; Executive Regulation
Hotels & hospitality
CONDITIONAL
Restaurants and cafés may have designated smoking rooms/areas subject to strict technical requirements; smoking is prohibited outside compliant areas.
Restaurants and cafés may have designated smoking rooms/areas subject to strict technical requirements; smoking is prohibited outside compliant areas.
Legal reference: Federal tobacco-control framework / Executive Regulation
Tobacco sales
CONDITIONAL
UAE shisha cafés face special licensing and generally a 150-metre separation from specified sensitive sites.
UAE shisha cafés face special licensing and generally a 150-metre separation from specified sensitive sites.
Conditions: Einzelne Ausnahme-/Sonderlizenz möglich.
Legal reference: UAE tobacco control provisions