Rumours have been circulating on WhatsApp stating that various hotels in Dubai have been given official gambling licenses.

This of course is false and Dubai Media Office took to Twitter to clear up this misinformation.

Gambling licenses have NOT been granted to any hotel in Dubai

The Government of Dubai Media Office stated that reports circulating in social media about licenses being granted for gambling activities in the emirate are incorrect.

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The WhatsApp messages stated:

Total 9 hotels were given gambling license officially in Dubai.. all are waiting for grand opening on EID festival in full blast….Opening hours 6pm to 6am
Complimentary All drinks , meals, tabbaco,
10000/-Dhs per person to carry for entry..Metropolitan Hotel
Ceasars palace hotel
Fairmont Hotel 34 floor
Al Habtoor Hotel ( H )
5 more other hotels..( Baccarat table, black jack , roulette table, Poker table etc.)

 

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