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There have been speculations about rules and regulations governing the intake of alcohol in Dubai. For an establishment to be allowed to serve alcohol, it should obtain a permit which will be... |
There have been speculations about rules and regulations governing the intake of alcohol in Dubai. For an establishment to be allowed to serve alcohol, it should obtain a permit which will be attached within its vicinity. Without the permits, it is not permissible that a particular club sells alcohol to either resident or tourist. Grounds for not observing the law is punishable by the government of Dubai.
Because of Dubai being popular with the nightlife, a lot of tourists expect that liquor will be served in any establishment that they enter into. But that is a misconception although adherence to the law will not get you into trouble. Rules regarding alcohol are as follows:
1. A business establishment or venues for drinking should have with them permits to serve or sell alcohol or else consequences will be imposed.
2. Alcohol is prohibited to be sold during religious holidays celebrated by Dubai. Even in daylight hours of Ramadan and non-Muslims, alcohol will not be provided.
3. Drinking of alcohol in public places is strictly a no-no; whereas there is a zero-tolerance regulation on driving drunk. If anyone is caught on a head-on collision and was found out that the one driving is under the influence of alcohol, that person will stay for a month or more inside prison and pay a fine.
4. Alcohol is not sold in supermarkets; only non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. Therefore alcohol can only be bought from a licensed outlet mentioned by the government of Dubai. This will ensure that people will adhere to the policy of Dubai.
5. When visiting bars who are authorized to sell alcoholic beverages, it is a must to carry an identification card so that the management will tolerate you drinking alcohol. Minors who are considered having the age of 21 below are not allowed to go into bars.
So far, alcohol is very much available to non-Muslims in all hotels and bars within Dubai. Some of the bars and clubs that allow drinking alcohol are the following:
Clubs like the Planetarium is housed for its stylish London accent. Ramada Hotel and Scream are warehouse-type venues which give out some of the latest scene in music to their ongoing crowds. Astoria Hotel has become an institution for club fanatics for it creates a mainstream choice of different kinds of music and shelters them with a restaurant wherein a live band plays.
Bars
A Rooftop Swimming Pool which is located at the top of Hilton Dubai Creek has a small bar but entails visitors to appreciate the beautiful sunset. The Terrace Bar, located inside Park Hyatt has a bar that touches the Creek. This is very much applicable for couples who would want to have a quiet, fine-dining time together because light music is played on the background. 360 degrees is a new addition to the Jumeirah Beach Complex. This location has an open bar which accumulates the outstanding views of the beach hotel. The Sky View bar which is inside Burj Al Arab has live bands – both international and local although reservations must be made before one can enter because of the demand in seating capacity.
For those who are planning to spend their vacation in Dubai and wants to enjoy inside bars and clubs, it is very much advisable that one is identified as a non-Muslim before barging into drinking.