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Photography & Drones — United Arab Emirates
What travelers need to know about photography & drones in United Arab Emirates. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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RESTRICTED
Flying drones is prohibited in certain areas of the UAE without prior approval from local authorities and may result in arrest and imprisonment.
Arrest and imprisonment
§ US State Dept — UAEPROHIBITED
Photographing UAE military facilities, sensitive civilian sites, airports, some beaches, diplomatic missions, or people without consent may bring arrest, detention, and/or prosecution; GPS mapping without authority coordination carries the same risk.
Arrest, detention, and/or prosecution
§ US State Dept — UAERecommended for travelers · partner
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