There Will be a Dry Night in Dubai this Weekend

The government has announced a dry night in Dubai this week to mark the occasion of the Islamic holiday of Israa Wal Miraj. Here’s what you should know…

A dry night Dubai is scheduled for this weekend

Licensed venues including hotels, restaurants and bars will be prohibited from serving alcohol from 6pm on Friday, April 13 until 7pm on Saturday, April 14. The announcement was made by the Department of Tourism and Commerce.

The restrictions will be in place to mark Israa Wal Miraj, an important occasion on the Islamic calendar. Residents are still waiting for confirmation on the official holiday dates. We’ll be sure to keep you updated as more news comes in…

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