Originally Posted by pr0digy25

While having this and that authenticated by the Embassy may be the "official" way of doing things... there is always the factor of resonableness.

I would think as long as it was a) proscribed to you and in packaging indicating as such (ie. pharmacy label on the pill bottle/box) and it's b) in a quantity consistent with your duration of travel... there wouldn't be any problems with it.

Of course if it's something on the extreme end of things (powerful sedatives), then you might just want to make a direct inquiry with UAE Customs by telephone and see what the situation is "on the ground".