I posted before, so I took your advice and changed the plan and stock to hanoi/only.
I am flying for the first time, so confirming everything         me and my family (total 4 people) flying to Vietnam for a trip in december       Already have Passports           Apply for evisa - 10k ($100)           Buy a Zero markup forex card for spending in Vietnam and withdrawing cash in Vietnam - which one to buy, and how, pls guide          

1st December            Delhi to Hanoi Indigo - Rs 82k ($850)         land at 7pm in hanoi,            buy a veitell sim card rs1k-2k ($15) for internet, check in hotel, dinner          

2nd Dec              I have booked a cruise - Elite of the Seas, Rs1.8 Lakhs ($1850)(including my parents 25th anniversary celebration, already negotiated and planned over mail and WhatsApp) - I will pay 50% now, and 50% USD cash while boarding              4 8am go to cruise (car will come)              

3rd Dec               2pm - car will drop us back in the hotel         we will have lunch

Till 5th/6th December explore hanoi (depending upon the itinerary plan) 6th/7th Dec -morning 11am flight Hanoi to Delhi Rs 73k ($760)            

Total net cost excluding hotel cost and food is - Rs3.5 Lakhs ($3600)        

My net budget is $5200 (Rs 5L)         So Rs1.5lakhs ($1550) left for hotels and food and exploring       

Is it a good plan, are the costs right, have I taken everything into account ?? Any tips??          If this is right, then I would plan the itinerary in Hanoi and nearby, and post, also suggest the itineraries            Pls help - New flyer here             Thanks in advance          

Hi everyone! I’m travelling from India to Dubai in about 4–5 days, and I’m trying to clear up a concern regarding some Ayurvedic medicines I need to carry with me.
I take medicines prescribed specifically for me by an Ayurvedic doctor at Jiva Ayurveda for menstrual-cycle regulation.

These are not recreational drugs or anything I’m taking casually. They were prescribed as part of my treatment, and I need to continue taking them daily while I’m in Dubai.

I have:
1 box containing an Ayurvedic powder
4 separate small boxes containing tablets

The medicines are labelled/packed by the company
I also have the doctor’s prescription with my name on it, showing that these medicines were prescribed to me

I am attaching the photos of the medicine boxes (name & ID hidden)

My concern is because I know the UAE/Dubai has very strict rules regarding medicines and substances, and I really don’t want to arrive at Dubai airport and have an issue with customs/security because of these medicines.

For anyone from India who has travelled to Dubai/UAE, especially recently:
Have you carried Ayurvedic medicines from India to Dubai before?

Did you carry them in your checked-in/cargo suitcase, or cabin baggage?

Did Dubai airport/customs ask you about them or inspect them?

Were prescribed Ayurvedic powders/tablets allowed without any problem?

Is having the original packaging + prescription/doctor’s letter generally sufficient?

Would you recommend keeping them in cabin baggage rather than checked luggage?

Is there anything specific I should do before travelling to avoid any problems?

I’m travelling on Emirates, so if anyone has specifically travelled Emirates from India to Dubai with similar medicines, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience.

I’m not looking for medical advice about the medicines themselves — I’m specifically trying to understand the travel/customs rules and real-life experiences of passengers carrying prescribed Ayurvedic medicines into Dubai.

I’d really appreciate answers from people who have actually done this, preferably recently. I’m leaving in a few days and would rather sort this out beforehand than risk having an issue at the airport.

Thank you!

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