Transiting through DXB with duty-free purchases
Jan 8, 2020, 1:20 am
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2015
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Transiting through DXB with duty-free purchases
TL;DR: does DXB allow me to proceed through transit security with a bottle of spirits in a sealed duty free bag in my hand luggage? Or do I fall foul of the liquids rule?
Story:
I'm flying MAN-DXB-DPS (Bali) next week to attend a family wedding. The wedding venue are allowing the wedding party to bring their own bottles, on the condition that all bottles must arrive in sealed duty free bags.
Due to my very short transit time at DXB, there is a good chance that I won't be able to swing via DDF to acquire my share of the party juice. To avoid this scenario, I am considering purchasing the supplies at MAN and asking them to put it in a clear sealed bag as is now fairly common at various airports.
Yes, I would much prefer to buy at DDF, but I don't want to risk it.
Story:
I'm flying MAN-DXB-DPS (Bali) next week to attend a family wedding. The wedding venue are allowing the wedding party to bring their own bottles, on the condition that all bottles must arrive in sealed duty free bags.
Due to my very short transit time at DXB, there is a good chance that I won't be able to swing via DDF to acquire my share of the party juice. To avoid this scenario, I am considering purchasing the supplies at MAN and asking them to put it in a clear sealed bag as is now fairly common at various airports.
Yes, I would much prefer to buy at DDF, but I don't want to risk it.
Jan 8, 2020, 7:41 am
#3
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: UK/Mauritius
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Posts: 683
Manchester will put your purchases in a STEBS bag - a clear Security Tamper Evident Bag. Done this when travelled MAN-MRU loads of times and no problem in Dubai.
