UAE and consumption of alcohol

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Published: 15.04.2011

 

If you are going on holiday to UAE, it's good to have some informations about consumption of alcohol. 

 

Alcohol is generally forbidden in the UAE for the locals,because of their religion which is Islam. But the tourists have their rules as well.Alcohol can be purchased at the airports.In Emirates Dubai and Abu Dhabi is available in hotel restaurants and in some shops,where you need special license.Definitely do not drink alcohol publicly except of hotel restaurants.

In Sharjah Emirate is alcohol  absolutely prohibited everywhere and you don't get to buy it anywhere.

On the other hand the Emirates Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah is available almost everywhere and you do not need any license for buying it.

For those non-Muslim is a valid rule of 2 liters of alcohol per person while entering the country.