{"id":9178,"date":"2025-02-05T13:47:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T12:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/?p=9178"},"modified":"2026-03-17T16:55:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:55:16","slug":"uae-how-to-buy-alcohol-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/asia\/uae-how-to-buy-alcohol-in-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy Alcohol in Dubai \u2013 Rules &amp; Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9178\" class=\"elementor elementor-9178 elementor-9139\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-247bd03 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"247bd03\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d15e8a elementor-toc--minimized-on-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-10937 elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"7d15e8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__7d15e8a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__7d15e8a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__7d15e8a\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39c04a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39c04a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Hello! \ud83d\udc4b<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019re heading to <span class=\"s1\">Dubai<\/span> and wondering <span class=\"s1\">where and how to buy alcohol<\/span>, you\u2019ve come to the right place. It might seem straightforward, but the UAE has <span class=\"s1\">specific regulations<\/span> that you should follow to avoid any trouble. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In this guide, <span class=\"s1\">we\u2019ll explain where you can legally buy alcohol, whether tourists need a permit, and what to watch out for.<\/span> While you can enjoy a drink in Dubai, the process isn\u2019t as straightforward as in most European countries. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you want to avoid any trouble, <span class=\"s1\">check out this step-by-step guide<\/span> to buying alcohol in Dubai. \ud83c\udf77 <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60eb35d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60eb35d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What are the rules here?<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">In Dubai, you can <span class=\"s1\">buy and drink drinks<\/span>, but you need to know <span class=\"s1\">where and under what conditions<\/span> to avoid any issues. Unlike in many countries, you can\u2019t just walk into any store and grab a bottle of wine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59b1410 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59b1410\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>The most important rules about alcohol<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">\u2714 <span class=\"s1\"><b>21+ only<\/b><\/span> \u2013 If you\u2019re under 21, forget about buying alcohol. Bars and liquor stores often ask for ID to verify your age. <\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\u2714 <b>Drinking only in designated areas<\/b> <span class=\"s2\"> \u2013 Alcohol can only be consumed<\/span> in licensed bars, hotels, and restaurants<span class=\"s2\">. Drinking on the beach, in the park or on the street?  <\/span>Definitely out<span class=\"s2\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\u2714 <span class=\"s1\"><b>Zero tolerance for drinking and driving<\/b><\/span> \u2013 Even the smallest amount of alcohol in your system can <span class=\"s1\">lead to serious consequences<\/span>. It\u2019s best to take a taxi or book an Uber right away. <\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\u2714 <span class=\"s1\"><b>Purchases only in licensed stores<\/b><\/span> \u2013 You won\u2019t find beer or whiskey in supermarkets or gas stations. There are specialized <span class=\"s1\">liquor stores<\/span> for that\u2014but more on that in a moment. <\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">\u2714 <span class=\"s1\"><b>Public intoxication is a no-go<\/b><\/span> \u2013 If you get too <span class=\"s1\">cheerful after a few drinks<\/span> in public, you might run into trouble. It\u2019s best to stay moderate and head back to your hotel before things get complicated. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7ea6b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"d7ea6b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--1 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-027-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-027-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"UAE Dubai African Eastern alcohol shop window signage reading \u201cFREE LICENSE\u201d and \u201cQuickly and easily, get your\u201d.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebc73f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ebc73f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Where can you buy alcohol in Dubai?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you think you can buy alcohol in any random supermarket in Dubai\u2014<span class=\"s1\">that\u2019s not how it works.<\/span> The sale of alcoholic beverages is strictly regulated and only available in <span class=\"s1\">designated locations<\/span>. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-806a9b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"806a9b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>Licensed liquor stores<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Dubai has <span class=\"s1\"><b>specialized liquor stores<\/b><\/span>, but you won\u2019t find them on every corner. The two biggest chains are: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">\u2714 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmihomedelivery.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MMI (Maritime and Mercantile International)<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">\u2714 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africaneasterndxb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">African + Eastern<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b73b3e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b73b3e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>Bars, restaurants and hotels<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019re not looking to buy alcohol to take away, <span class=\"s1\"><b>the easiest option is to order a drink at a bar, restaurant, or hotel.<\/b><\/span> Of course, these places must have a <span class=\"s1\"><b>liquor license<\/b><\/span>\u2014but most tourist-friendly spots do. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c2d102 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c2d102\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>What should you avoid?<\/b><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">\ud83d\udeab <span class=\"s1\"><b>Illegal sales<\/b><\/span> \u2013 Never buy alcohol under the table or from private sellers. You could face <span class=\"s1\"><b>hefty fines or worse<\/b><\/span>, as selling alcohol without a license is strictly punished in Dubai. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Under current law, individuals involved in the illegal sale of alcohol can face fines of up to 500,000 AED and potential imprisonment. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Additionally, selling alcohol to anyone under 21 is strictly prohibited. Those caught offering or selling alcohol to minors can face fines ranging from 100 to 500,000 AED, along with possible imprisonment.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It\u2019s also important to remember that alcohol consumption is only allowed in private spaces and licensed bars and restaurants. Anyone caught drinking in unauthorized public places can face a fine of up to 100,000 AED and up to six months in prison.  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aff554 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2aff554\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What does it take to purchase alcohol?<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Many sources claim that <span class=\"s1\">tourists can buy liquor without a license<\/span>, but our experience in <span class=\"s1\">January 2025<\/span> proved otherwise. When making a purchase, we were <span class=\"s1\">asked for a license<\/span>, even though <span class=\"s1\">it\u2019s officially not required<\/span>.<\/p><p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Below, we explain <\/span>where and how to legally buy alcoholic beverages in Dubai<span class=\"s2\">, along with some key things to keep in mind to <\/span>avoid any unexpected surprises<span class=\"s2\">. \u2b07\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-935f32a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"935f32a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Create an account on LicenseDXB<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">To register on <span class=\"s1\">LicenseDXB<\/span>, first, <a href=\"https:\/\/licensedxb.com\/#\/home\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">visit the registration page<\/span><\/a> and have your <span class=\"s1\">passport<\/span> ready, as it will be required to complete the form. Next, enter your <span class=\"s1\">personal details<\/span>, including your <span class=\"s1\">full name, passport number, and visa type<\/span>. Before submitting, double-check all the information to ensure accuracy. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">After submitting the form, <span class=\"s1\">you just need to wait for automatic approval<\/span>. Once your registration is accepted, you\u2019ll receive <span class=\"s1\">email confirmation<\/span>, allowing you to legally purchase beverages in licensed stores across Dubai. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5cc186 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"d5cc186\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--1 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-licensedxb-portal.png\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-licensedxb-portal-1300x650.png\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"LicenseDXB Homepage dashboard showing virtual card and monthly limit status for Dubai alcohol license\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-284151c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"284151c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Choose a store<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">After registering on <span class=\"s1\">LicenseDXB<\/span>, it\u2019s time to choose your preferred store for shopping. Dubai has <span class=\"s1\">two main licensed alcohol retailers<\/span>: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">\ud83d\udd39 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pl\/maps\/search\/MMI+Dubai\/@25.157395,55.183004,11z?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">MMI \u2013 See locations on Google Maps<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">\ud83d\udd39 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.pl\/maps\/search\/African%2BEastern+dubai\/@25.2018387,55.1747246,11z?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">African + Eastern \u2013 See locations on Google Maps<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Both chains offer a wide selection of products, and their prices are quite similar. Choose the store <span class=\"s1\">closest to your location<\/span> and head over for your purchase. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97ed102 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"97ed102\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--1 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-024-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-024-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Neon-lit UAE Dubai African Eastern alcohol shop storefront with timings sign and parked bicycles outside at night\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-251dd6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"251dd6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Select products<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">Once inside the store, you can freely browse the selection\u2014<span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmihomedelivery.ae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MMI<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africaneasterndxb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">African + Eastern<\/a><\/span> offer a wide range of products, from <span class=\"s1\">spirits<\/span> and <span class=\"s1\">wines<\/span> to <span class=\"s1\">beers from around the world<\/span>.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Don\u2019t expect <span class=\"s1\">prices similar to those in Poland or other European countries<\/span>. Adult beverages in Dubai is more <span class=\"s1\">expensive<\/span>, and the prices might surprise you\u2014especially if you\u2019re used to shopping in countries without high taxes on these products.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1cecbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"b1cecbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--2 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-025-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-025-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"UAE Dubai African Eastern alcohol shop shelf display with bottles labeled Australia Red and New Zealand Red\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-025-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-025-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-025-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-025-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-026-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-026-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Dubai African Eastern alcohol shop interior with shelves of bottles and \u201cNEW ARRIVAL\u201d sign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-026-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-026-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-026-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-026-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e49eee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e49eee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Show your license and pay for your purchases<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">At the checkout, <span class=\"s1\">you\u2019ll be asked to show your license<\/span>. This is a barcode generated on LicenseDXB, which the cashier will scan to verify your eligibility for the purchase.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\uded2 <strong><span class=\"s1\">Payment:<\/span><\/strong> Most stores accept both <span class=\"s1\">card and cash<\/span>, but it\u2019s a good idea to double-check beforehand, especially if you\u2019re using a foreign card.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a7128c elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"0a7128c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--3 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--landscape\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-029-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-029-1300x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_landscape\" alt=\"Point-of-sale terminal at UAE, Dubai African Eastern alcohol shop with card reader and receipt printer on a counter\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-028-mfrh-original-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-028-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"UAE, Dubai African Eastern alcohol shop display of Okocim beer cans and cartons with prices on a sign\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-028-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-028-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-028-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uae-dubai-2025-028-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e84c031 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e84c031\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Take a look at our other posts<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Since <span class=\"s1\">we\u2019ve already had one beer<\/span>, maybe it\u2019s time for another round of <span class=\"s1\">interesting facts about the Emirates?<\/span> \ud83c\udf7b But don\u2019t worry, <span class=\"s1\">we\u2019re not getting behind the wheel<\/span>\u2014we\u2019re adults, and we know the rules.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/tag\/uae\/\">We encourage you to check out our <span class=\"s1\">other posts about the United Arab Emirates<\/span><\/a>, where we share our experiences, interesting places, and practical tips.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wondering how to buy alcohol in Dubai? 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