How to apply and obtain an Alcohol / Liquor License for Residen or Tourist in Dubai?

Why do you need a license for liquor/alcohol?

Although the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages are unrestricted, in Dubai it is necessary to have a liquor license. The owner of a Dubai drinking permit can legally buy, transport, and store alcoholic beverages in their residence.

Procedure/requirement to apply, Where to apply?

• Free of charge, visitors can now purchase and consume their own alcohol after obtaining a 30-day license.
• Fill out the required paperwork and purchase alcohol from the Mercantile and Marketing International (MMI) outlets of Emirates Group, the sales, and marketing subsidiary.
• There are 17 designated MMI outlets in Dubai that can be used by tourists to purchase alcohol and issue liquor licenses for residents.

Step by step procedure

• Make sure to bring your original passport to any MMI store.
• Upon arrival in Dubai, fill out and sign a form verifying that you are an international tourist and are aware of the city’s alcohol policies.
• Because of the UAE’s strict regulations on alcohol consumption, each visitor will receive a code of conduct leaflet.
• There is no fee and you can shop right away
• According to a footnote, only visitors who are non-Muslim and over the age of 21 are permitted to purchase alcohol.
• Further, MMI advises tourists to adhere to the laws of the land when it comes to the consumption of alcohol.

Eligibility /Documents

• To obtain a Dubai alcohol license, you must be at least 21 years old.
• Liquor license holders in Dubai must not be Muslims.
• A valid Emirates ID is required for all UAE nationals.
• Passports are required for tourists (Dubai entry stamp)

What is the cost of a license?

Tourists do not have to pay anything.

What is the validity of a license?

For a period of 30 days, a Dubai alcohol temporary permit is granted.

Can you buy alcohol in the rest of the emirates as a tourist?

For non-Muslim visitors over the age of 21 who wish to purchase alcohol from an MMI or an African and Eastern liquor store in the city, this has now been made possible.

What is the minimum order to do online?

Customers can place their orders online with a minimum purchase of AED 250 and a delivery fee of AED 50 using a safe payment gateway.

Is there an extra charge to order online?

No there is no extra charges

Can Muslims get alcohol license in the UAE?

How do I get a liquor permit in Dubai?

Can non Muslims buy alcohol in Dubai?