United Arab Emirates: drones are effectively banned for tourists.
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Drones in United Arab Emirates are effectively banned for tourists. Tourist drone use is effectively banned — drones are commonly confiscated at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports, and GCAA permits are rarely practical to obtain for visitors.
Registration exists on paper, but tourist drone use is effectively banned in practice — consider leaving your drone at home.
It's a real risk — drones are commonly confiscated at customs in United Arab Emirates for tourists without the right paperwork.
Yes — photographing military sites, government buildings, and some infrastructure can be restricted almost anywhere in the world, drone or no drone. When in doubt, don't photograph it.