Non-Muslim residents of Dubai need an alcohol license to purchase alcohol from a store.
Requirements
In order to qualify for a licence, applicants must be aged 21, non-Muslim and resident in Dubai, and must earn more than AED 3,000 per month.
Applications
Application forms can be picked up from Maritime & Mercantile International (MMI) and African & Eastern (A&E) liquor stores.
The completed application form should be returned to the store with the following documents:
- Copy of passport and residence visa
- Copy of labour contract issued by the Ministry of Labour
- Photocopy of tenancy contract
- Passport size photograph
- Application fee
The store will process the application with the Dubai Police. The process usually takes around two weeks. Licenses are valid for one year, and then need to be renewed.
Prabhu says
my monthly salary is 2000aed can i apply for this. I am staying in labour accomodation. Please reply me
Tom says
In July I am going to spend couple weeks in Dubai. Am I allowed to enter Dubai with alcohol purchased in duty free shop in UK?
mia says
does the tenancy need to be under my name to get a license please?
Julie says
Hi,
How can I check my applied Alcohol permit online?
I already submitted my requirements and not sure if what’s next step.
Shane says
I have a valid alcohol license issued in Abu Dhabi and now live in Dubai. I find it strange that I have to apply for a Dubai alcohol license! They won’t sell me alcohol at the shops here in Dubai.
James Jawas says
I would strongly suggest that you leave Dubai and move to United States.
Sushith says
Very True. I had a same problem as well. Very Strange.