The health ministry has verified that smoking e-cigarettes within workplaces and confined areas is forbidden across the UAE. The use of e-cigarettes is regulated by the federal legislation on tobacco control.

According to the UAE government website, the federal law forbids and penalizes.

• The sale of tobacco products to those under 18.
• Smoking in private cars when a child under the age of 12 is present.
• Smoking in houses of worship, educational institutions (such as universities and schools), health and sports facilities.
• Automatic vending equipment and devices for tobacco distribution inside the country.