Anyone found vaping or using an e-cigarette in unauthorised areas in Dubai will be fined (Image: Getty Images)
Dubai and the rest of the UE attract around 1.5 million British nationals every year. There’s plenty to enjoy in the Middle Eastern country from sun to luxury hotels. However, it’s important to be aware of local customs when travelling abroad and be up to date on the latest travel advice. This year the UAE changed its laws on vapes - or e-cigarettes - but there are numerous rules about where people can and cannot smoke them.
Dubai holidays: Is smoking a vape illegal in Dubai? UAE vaping rules explained
The UAE made the sale of vapes legal in February 2019 - but that doesn’t mean they can be smoked indiscriminately.
Smoking an e-cigarette comes with the same restrictions as puffing on a traditional cigarette.
Anyone found vaping or using an e-cigarette in unauthorised areas in Dubai will be hit with a fine of up to Dh2,000 (£420).
Locations where vaping is banned include places of worship, schools, universities and shopping malls as well as health and pharmaceutical facilities, according to local news site The National.
It’s also prohibited to smoke onboard vehicles transporting food, medicine, petrol and chemicals.
