Legal status of marijuana in United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Legal status of marijuana in United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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Find out about the legal status of medical and recreational marijuana in United Arab Emirates. Is marijuana illegal? Better safe than sorry!

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The production, sale and possession of any form of medicinal marijuana products are illegal in United Arab Emirates.

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The cultivation, sale, and possession of cannabis for recreational purposes are illegal in United Arab Emirates.

The cultivation, sale, and possession of cannabis are highly illegal in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and will most probably lead to a long prison sentence.

In a country that can give a life sentence or even the death penalty for trafficking, you might want to think twice before getting yourself mixed up with anything cannabis related. Even when you have traces of cannabis in your blood you are already a suspect of possession and in this country you are guilty until proven innocent, so stay safe, and stay away from weed.

We are not aware of any possible law changes in the (near) future in United Arab Emirates regarding medical and/or recreational cannabis.

Max Sargent
Max Sargent

Max has been writing about cannabis and psychedelics for several years now. With a strong belief that an open, honest attitude toward drugs and drug policy can improve the lives of many, he seeks to offer insightful and developed opinions on the subject.

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