Pakistani passengers travelling through Dubai International Airport (DXB) should be aware of updated security guidelines regarding mobile phones and other restricted items.
How many phones are allowed?
According to official guidance from Dubai Airports, travellers are allowed to carry up to 15 mobile phones in their luggage, excluding their personal device.
However, there is a strict condition:
- All additional phones must be in their original manufacturer’s packaging.
- Phones not properly packed may be confiscated at security checkpoints.
The rule is linked to lithium battery safety, as improperly stored batteries can pose a fire risk to airport facilities and aircraft.
Key Security Rules at Dubai Airport
Authorities have urged passengers to carefully follow these guidelines to avoid delays:
- Cooperate with security staff and follow instructions.
- Remove metal objects before screening and place them in trays.
- Do not carry prohibited items such as lighters, flammable materials or toy weapons.
- Avoid bringing luggage for strangers.
- Never leave bags unattended.
- Carry prescriptions and medical certificates if travelling with medication or implanted medical devices.
Security checks become especially strict during peak seasons like Eid and summer holidays.
Pakistani travellers heading through Dubai are requested to follow the rules, pack smartly, and arrive early to avoid last-minute stress.
How to check Dubai visa status online, step-by-step guide in 2026
Dubai has been an easy destination for Pakistanis with less travel time and easy visa process, but UAE government has recently made some changes to the policy.
Visa tracking, once a tough task, is now just a click away in 2026 for the travel enthusiasts across world.
To make it easy for the visa applicants, here’s a step-by-step guide to check your UAE visa status online.
- Log in to Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) portal.
- Select ‘File Validity’
- Enter passport number
- Enter nationality
- receive an instant read-out of visa type, expiry date and fine status.
In case the visa is issued in other emirates, then the applicant must use the ICP Smart Services site/mobile app.
