Alcohol in Dubai
It's a myth that Dubai is a ‘dry’ emirate. Alcohol can be bought and consumed here depending on various factors. Firstly, it is only sold in restaurants belonging to a hotel. There are no pubs in Dubai, but there are plenty of places to enjoy a drink since most of the shopping malls and entertainment centres are attached to a hotel. Alternatively, alcohol can be purchased for private consumption at selected liquor stores by those in possession of a liquor license. For this, a letter from the employer is needed, plus a copy of the residence permit and passport. Women also need to have permission from their husbands.