Consumption of alcohol or alcoholic beverages is no longer prohibited in most areas of the UAE. However, respect for the country's Islamic traditions and culture is encouraged when drinking alcohol.
Dubai, one of the seven states of the United Arab Emirates, has issued some new guidelines regarding alcohol consumption. In the guidelines, emphasis has been placed on age limit and license for consumption of liquor. If you want to consume alcohol or alcoholic beverages, you must follow these instructions.
According to a report by Khaleej Times, Dubai, one of the major cities in the United Arab Emirates, is set to relax laws on the purchase of alcohol or alcoholic beverages in 2023. The 30 percent tax on liquor was also removed. As a result, these drinks become more accessible to tourists and locals.
A person must be at least 21 years of age to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages everywhere in the UAE, including Dubai. No one under this age can purchase and consume alcohol.
There are other restrictions on drinking alcohol. For example, drinking alcohol is prohibited anywhere in Dubai. Drinking alcohol must be done in a restaurant or lounge. And that restaurant or lounge must have a license.
You can drink alcohol at your home or place of residence. In that case, there must be a license. Do not drive while drinking alcohol. In this case, the law is quite strict. Violation of the law will result in fines to be determined by the court. Not only this, 23 black points will be added to the driving license. And the vehicle will be impounded for 60 days.
In 2022, a British expatriate was sentenced to 1 month in prison for drunk driving. Also his car was impounded for 30 days. He was charged with driving under the influence, driving in the wrong direction and damaging property.
Alcohol cannot be bought at will in Dubai. It is also forbidden to sell alcohol to him. A buyer must have a license to buy liquor. If you want, you can get a license very easily. Liquor license can also be applied for online.
Or one can go to a valid liquor store and apply offline to get a free license. National identity card is required for citizens of the country. Anyone can buy liquor immediately after applying.
