The Emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended the 30 percent tax on alcohol sales for one year to stimulate tourism. According to the statement, Dubai authorities will also stop charging for personal alcohol licenses that anyone considering consuming alcohol must carry.

The emirate has been loosening alcohol bans for some time now. It was previously allowed to sell alcohol during the day during Ramadan, and delivery of alcohol orders to peoples’ homes was approved during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more

Source: https://www.tourism-review.com/dubai-suspends-alcohol-tax-to-boost-tourism-news12875