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i spoke with the live chat at the dubai website. The conversation went as follows:
Tracy: Hi. Thanks for connecting to Dubai Airports! How can we assist you today? Visitor12157939: Hi, i was traveling from the UK to asia, transiting in between in dubai Visitor12157939: i have a vape pen as a gift. Just wanted to know whether this would be a problem for someone who is just transiting for an hour Tracy: Please give me a moment, while I check for the possible information. Visitor12157939: sure Tracy: Please be advised that electronic smoking devices are prohibited in the UAE, all arriving and departing passengers are restricted to possess the same. Tracy: However, please be informed that it is permissible to carry the item (e-cigarette) in hand baggage if you are a transit passenger. Tracy: If there's anything you need my assistance with, please do not hesitate to let me know. Visitor12157939: Thank you so much for you help Tracy
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Since there is a chance of nicotine to be present in them, sadly, they are banned. Here is a discussion I have found on trip advisor. They will confiscate it if they find them in your hand luggage. Checked bag without batteries would be the best way to do it.
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[OP here:] For others wondering: I contacted Emirates and they said it would be fine to bring in carry on provided I don't use it in the airport.
Both times in Dubai there was no mention of it by security and there were people in the smoking lounges vaping.