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Are exotic pets illegal in the United Arab Emirates?

Partly. Exotic pets are restricted in the United Arab Emirates. Dangerous and predatory animals banned for private owners.

Federal Law 22 of 2016 on predatory, dangerous and semi-dangerous animals (Cabinet Res. 15/2019 annexes): private ownership banned, zoos/research only; fines Dh10,000-700,000 (u.ae). Annex-based category ban.

Source: Federal Law 22/2016

• The United Arab Emirates is one of 11 countries where exotic pets are banned, and 48 more restrict them.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 2.
• In Asia: banned in 2 of 46 countries.

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