Abu Dhabi scraps needs for individual alcohol licence

  • Date: 22-Sep-2020
  • Source: Gulf Business
  • Sector:Tourism
  • Country:UAE
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Abu Dhabi scraps needs for individual alcohol licence

Abu Dhabi has scrapped the requirement for residents and tourists to have a licence to buy and drink alcohol.

A circular sent to alcohol distribution companies and retail stores last week by the Department of Culture and Tourism confirmed the change in regulation.

As per the new rules, customers have to be at least 21 years of age and will only be allowed to consume the beverages inside private homes or licenced areas.

"We would like to announce the cancellation of alcohol licences for individuals, where residents and tourists will be permitted to buy and possess alcohol from licenced retail shops, and are allowed to drink within tourism and hotel establishments, clubs and independent outlets, in accordance with the following requirements,“ the circular said.

"The consumer must be 21 years