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Alcohol into ab dhabi?

we are travelling to abu dhabi, and was wondering if we can bring alcohol into the counrty?
we are flying on a dry airline line, but wondered if it was possible to buy in duty free to drink in our hotel room before we go out for a night.
if any body knows it would be most helpful.
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  • 2 years ago
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At the duty free shop at Abu Dhabi you can buy 4 liters of alcohol and bring it into the country.

All hotels have license to sell alcohol, also restaurants connected to them. In restaurants downtown you'll not be able to drink while dining.

There is absolutly no supermarket which sell spirits in Abu Dhabi. There are a couple of East Afrian Liquor stores where you can alcohol, but not for tourists. They are only for expats holding a liquor license.

The bottle Tequila, Gin and other comparable spirit is between Dhs 40 and 50. For i.e. Dhs 200 you'll get 4 bottles of gin and later just have to buy juice. In Abu Dhabi it is possible to change money first and buy alcohol right where you pick up your luggage. Compared to the prices you pay in Hotels, bars and restaurants, the duty free is extremly cheap. A beer in a club will cost you Dhs 20 + 6 % tourism charge and 10% serving charges. Now, do some calculation. For a long drink you pay almost as much as one whole bottle cost you at the duty free.

Take care and enjoy your stay in Abu Dhabi.

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