Alcohol is prohibited on the beaches and strolling on the streets. Rule is applicable for everyone.
Serving of Alcohol is restricted to designated Restaurants & Clubs. Venues hold strict license for sale & consumption of alcohol.
Anyone above the eligible drinking age i.e. 21 can consume alcohol in the licensed venues. Requires special license for home consumption linking to their Emirates ID and Annual Fees.
Public Intoxication and Drinking Drive can lead to hefty fines, imprisonment, and even deportation.
Muslims are allowed to consume alcohol in the licensed venues but prohibited from purchase .
The age for obtaining the alcohol License has been lowered from 25 to 21 in year 2020. The delivery of alcohol services have been legalized.
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