{"id":60763,"date":"2022-06-23T15:08:47","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T11:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=60763"},"modified":"2022-06-23T17:07:19","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T13:07:19","slug":"9-rules-about-booze-and-drinking-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/news\/9-rules-about-booze-and-drinking-in-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Rules About Booze And Drinking in Dubai That Everyone Should Be Aware Of"},"content":{"rendered":"
Dubai is a metropolitan city with a population of 3.43 million expats (as of 2021), according to the official Dubai Government website. Visitors and residents from all over the world live in complete harmony in this skyscraper-studded city and show the utmost respect for the emirate’s culture and laws.<\/div>\n
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Those living in Dubai, know the inner workings of the city: what’s allowed, what’s not. But the one topic that still raises a few eyebrows is that of alcohol.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Being the hub of tourism, drinking is allowed for non-Muslims. That said, the city is still a Muslim city, so while Dubai is lenient with alcohol consumption by non-Muslims in general, it still imposes strict regulations.<\/p>\n

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Hence, here are 9 rules about booze and boozing in Dubai that you must be aware of as a visitor and resident<\/h2>\n

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9. The legal drinking age in Dubai and the UAE is 21 years<\/h2>\n

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8. Expats can drink in licensed restaurants, hotels and bars attached to licensed hotels<\/h2>\n

In Dubai, alcohol can only be consumed privately or in licenced public areas.<\/p>\n

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7. Consuming Alcohol without a liquor licence at home is now allowed<\/span> in Dubai<\/h2>\n

Drinking in other private areas such as hotel rooms is also permitted.<\/p>\n

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6. You still need a valid liquor license to PURCHASE booze from bottle shops around the city<\/h2>\n

Here are a few licensed bottle shops in Dubai:<\/p>\n

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  • African + Eastern<\/li>\n
  • The Cellar Door<\/li>\n
  • MMI<\/li>\n
  • Legal Home Delivery \u2013\u00a0 a legal bottle home delivery service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    5. Selling alcohol to anyone below the legal drinking age in Dubai is illegal<\/h2>\n

    This is according to the amendments to Federal Law No\u20093 of 1987 of the Penal Code.<\/p>\n

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    4. Unauthorised entities who make, distribute or sell booze in Dubai are subject to severe legal action<\/h2>\n

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    3. Dubai has a zero-tolerance policy for drinking and driving, this offence is punishable nationwide<\/h2>\n

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    2. It’s AGAINST the law to drink in public areas – including beaches, parks and gardens<\/h2>\n

    Being intoxicated in public areas goes against the UAE’s cultural code and could lead up to 6 months imprisonment\u00a0with hefty fines.<\/p>\n

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    1. Be discreet when showing or talking about alcohol on social media<\/h2>\n

    Refer to alcoholic drinks as beverages\/drinks\/spirits\/grapes and etc.<\/p>\n

    It’s safer for your personal and business accounts.<\/p>\n

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    Watch The Lovin Dubai Show: A British Resident In Dubai Has Been Jailed For Drunk Driving<\/h2>\n