Starting in January 2025, Dubai will reintroduce the 30% alcohol sales tax, which was suspended two years ago.
The tax had been paused by Dubai Municipality initially for a year in January 2023, allowing residents and tourists to purchase alcohol at lower prices from licensed stores such as MMI and African + Eastern, as well as hotels, bars, and restaurants selling alcohol, to purchase at reduced rates.
From 1 January 2025, this change is expected to result in higher alcohol prices across restaurants, bars, and retailers throughout Dubai.