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Dubai drops 30 percent tax on alcohol to woo tourists, expats
Dubai has suspended a 30 percent tax on alcohol and dropped a licence fee requirement previously needed to buy alcohol in the commercial and tourism hub, two major retailers said on social media. The move is expected to further boost the appeal of Dubai, a part of the United Arab Emirates, to tourists and expatriate residents drawn by its more liberal lifestyle, compared with other Gulf cities. The changes took effect on Sunday and will run for a one-year trial period, domestic media have said. “With the removal of 30% municipality tax and a free alcohol licence, buying your favourite drinks is now easier and cheaper than ever,” MMI, one of two major purveyors of alcohol in Dubai, said on its Instagram account on Sunday. Prices in its stores across the emirate now reflect the removal of the tax, it added. Another retailer, African+Eastern, confirmed on Sunday the tax no longer applied, but prices would remain subject to a 5 percent value-added tax (VAT). The Dubai Media Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Source - aljazeera #Dubai #tourist
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