Alcohol Policy in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

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Private island in Florida's Tampa Bay ransacked by partiers as owners plan to rebuild and sell. Abu Dhabi overhauls alcohol laws to allow for microbreweries. Dubai remains more lenient on alcohol policies. Craft brewery in Abu Dhabi imports equipment to tap into untapped market.

Key Points

  • Abu Dhabi eliminated its licensing system for alcohol purchases, allowing for more freedom in alcohol consumption.
  • Craft brewery in Abu Dhabi imports equipment from the U.S. due to lack of local resources.
  • Dubai Duty Free sold millions of cans of beer and bottles of liquor last year, highlighting the demand for alcohol in the region.

Pros

  • Abu Dhabi overhauls alcohol laws to allow for microbreweries, boosting sales and tourism.
  • Dubai remains more lenient on alcohol policies, drawing tourists and residents to imbibe.

Cons

  • Islam considers alcohol consumption as 'haram' or forbidden.
  • Strict no-tolerance policy on drunken driving and public intoxication in the UAE.