Duty Free in Transit
Jul 8, 2009 | 3:29 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 5
Duty Free in Transit
Hi All
I'm going to fly from London to Seoul via Dubai soon. I want to buy a bottle in duty free in London but am worried that I won't be able to take it through security when transiting in Dubai. Can anyone advise?
Thanks!
I'm going to fly from London to Seoul via Dubai soon. I want to buy a bottle in duty free in London but am worried that I won't be able to take it through security when transiting in Dubai. Can anyone advise?
Thanks!
Jul 8, 2009 | 5:10 pm
#3
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Denmark/Sri Lanka
Programs: QR PC Silver, FlySmiles, Skywards
Posts: 576
If duty free in London uses Security Tamper-Evident Bags for your purchase, it will be acceptable at Dubai security, otherwise it will be confiscated.
http://www.emirates.com/english/help...ry=214913#faq4
http://www.emirates.com/english/help...ry=214913#faq4
Jul 8, 2009 | 9:45 pm
#4
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Dubai, UAE
Programs: EK Gold, BA Silver, IHC Plat, HERTZ gold, GF Gold, SAS Silver
Posts: 752
In my opinion, Dubai Duty Free is way better, and in many cases cheaper than the LHR. Check out http://www.dubaidutyfree.com/index.asp. There selections are way better than LHR too.
You can use credit cards or UK pounds in DDF, so you dont have to worry about taking AED with you either.
If you do however, want to buy in the UK you can take liquids though in transit without problem if it is in the specific bag.
You can use credit cards or UK pounds in DDF, so you dont have to worry about taking AED with you either.
If you do however, want to buy in the UK you can take liquids though in transit without problem if it is in the specific bag.
Jul 9, 2009 | 1:27 am
#5
Join Date: Aug 2008
Programs: Skywards Platinum
Posts: 528
I think the shopping experience in London is far superior ......... atleast the airport is not a mobbed Zoo!!! .......... in particular, the alcohol shopping areas.
I did have that security- tamper evident bags, sealed and carried it through the Dubai airport with no problem. I must say, that I got it from the actual Emirates flight and not in LHR. So, take take this info for what it's worth.........
I did have that security- tamper evident bags, sealed and carried it through the Dubai airport with no problem. I must say, that I got it from the actual Emirates flight and not in LHR. So, take take this info for what it's worth.........
