Are there laws against drinking in Dubai?

Answer by  BrendaG (6111)

The legal age for drinking alcohol is 21. It is available in many hotels as well as nightclubs and bars. They can stay open until 3 a.m. but most close a little earlier than that. You are not allowed to drink in public anywhere and getting caught drinking and driving can lead to fines, imprisonment, lashings, or even deportations!

Answer by  partyanimal33 (452)

As Dubai has a large muslim population, drinking in public places is frowned upon or banned, depending on the area. That is not to say that drinking is illegal there, just done behind closed doors. Liqour stores are not open during all muslim holidays.

Answer by  324hjt (610)

As Dubai is part of a Muslim country (the United Arab Emirates), there are laws against drinking in Dubai. That said, the laws in Dubai are much more liberal than other Muslim countries. For instance, you can drink in hotels, so the vibrant bar scene in Dubai is concentrated there.

Answer by  countrygal (164)

Yes there is a law aganist drinking and walking on the sidewalk. Also it is illegal to be drunk in public.I beleive it is also illegal to drink on the public beaches of Dubia.

Answer by  Olive (1195)

There are the common sense laws against drinking-that is combining drinking and driving-a dangerous combination anywhere in the world. Drinking in bars is fine. Most Middle Eastern countries are muchs more restricted regarding drinking.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Yes initially, there were laws prohibiting consumption of alcohol but now it is okay. Before it was limited to drinking in the five star hotels only.